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Madhu Gowda Basavaraj

IT Security Analyst
Olympic,,Hong Kong

Summary

Cyber security professional with 5+ years of progressive experience as IT Security Operation Engineer for Level-1 and Level-2 activities. Good understanding of relevant topics such as incident lifecycle & Security Operations Center (SOC). Knowledgeable in security technologies such as e-mail security, Anti-Virus, DLP, & Proxy. Familiar with the behaviour and functionality of protocols like DNS, DHCP, TCP & UDP. Exposure to tools such as IBM Qradar, Splunk, Symantec security cloud, Cisco CES & FireEye, Qualys. Ability to interact effectively with different infrastructure teams like network systems, compliance, database, exchange and firewall. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

IT Security Analyst

Capgemini Hong Kong Ltd.
3 2020 - 3 2024
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities. Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
  • Reduced potential security risks by proactively monitoring systems for suspicious activity and taking appropriate action.
  • Identified areas requiring improvement through detailed analysis of past incidents, preventing future occurrences through targeted remediation efforts.
  • Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex security incidents, minimizing potential damage.
  • Drafted security reports and metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.


SOC Analyst

TUV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.

Security Analyst

P5 Software Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Coordinated incident response efforts across multiple departments, fostering teamwork in resolving complex issues effectively.
  • Streamlined incident response procedures for quicker threat mitigation and improved system uptime.
  • Analyzed log files for anomalies, identifying potential intrusions or malicious activity before significant damage occurred.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Visvesvaraya Technological University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Kuvempu University
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Email and Malware analysis

  • Threat Intelligence Analysis

  • Penetration Testing

  • Vulnerability Assessment

  • Security Information and Event Management

  • Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

  • Incident Response

  • Security controls

Roles And Responsibilities

SIEM solution

  • Monitoring and analysing security events, logs, incident investigation (on Remedy), and reporting.
  • Analysing raw logs from critical servers and machines to find abnormalities in organization network logs.
  • Acting on the incidents within the provided SLA.
  • Identifying relevant MITRE ATT&CK techniques and tactics that align with organization’s infrastructure, applications, and data.

Phishing/SPAM solution

  • Investigate & remediate Phishing/SPAM emails reported by users/customers through static and dynamic SPAM analysis of malware using different tools.
  • Monitoring & analysing risky sign-in alerts (High-risk users) in Azure.
  • Conducting Phishing simulation activity.
  • Fraudulent/Phishing Website Handling (NetCraft).
  • Handle the logs detected by EDR solution.
  • Review and approve change/service requests.

Certification

CompTIA Security Plus

Projects

  • Phishing Email hanbdling and SIEM solution.

Parent: Capgemini Hong Kong Pvt. Ltd. Client: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited. Duration: 03/2020 - 03/2024

  • TUV OpenSky Managed Threat Detection for Berkshire Health Systems (BHS).

Parent: TUV Rheinland, Duration: 09/2018 - 10/2019

  • SIEM solution.

Parent: P5 Software Pvt. Ltd. Client:  Bank Of India (BOI). Duration: 05/2017- 09/2018

Personal Information

Visa Status: Employment visa

Software

SIEM (Qradar)

Cisco CES (ESA & SMA)

Symantec- Email Security (MessageLab)

Microsoft Azure

FireEye

Qualys

Virus Total

IBM X-Force

Cisco Talos

Trend Micro

Timeline

SOC Analyst

TUV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 10.2019

Security Analyst

P5 Software Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Visvesvaraya Technological University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Kuvempu University
04.2001 -

IT Security Analyst

Capgemini Hong Kong Ltd.
3 2020 - 3 2024
Madhu Gowda BasavarajIT Security Analyst