Avinash Nikhare

Experience

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  SAP

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  Cybersecurity Engineering Virtual Internship Program

  • User Account Security: Implemented advanced authentication and access control measures to safeguard user credentials, fortifying defences against unauthorized access.• Phishing Awareness: Conducted realistic phishing tests to educate employees about phishing threats, including designing convincing campaigns, monitoring responses, and providing tailored training.• System Hardening: Aligned systems with cybersecurity policies and industry best practices by reviewing configurations, implementing security patches, and proactively protecting infrastructure.• Analysis and Recommendations: Conducted a comprehensive final analysis to assess cybersecurity measures' effectiveness and provided well-documented recommendations for enhancing SAP's security posture. Show less

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  Nottingham Trent University

  Sept 2022 - now

  Student
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  Mastercard

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program

  Designed and implemented phishing simulations to assess employee awareness and identify vulnerabilities.Analysed simulation results and provided actionable recommendations for security improvement.

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  AIG

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Shields Up: Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program

  • Gained hands-on experience in responding to a zero-day vulnerability. Participated in exercises focused on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in real-time.• Engaged in technical bypassing ransomware activities during this program. This involved developing strategies to thwart ransomware attacks. My role encompassed understanding ransomware techniques, crafting defence mechanisms, and analysing potential weaknesses in systems to prevent ransomware incidents. Show less

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  British Heart Foundation

  Aug 2024 - now

  Information Security Analyst