Nathari Abhinav

Experience

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  Druva software

  Jun 2018 - May 2020

  Cyber Security Analyst

  *Analyzed network traffic using tools such as Wireshark and Splunk to detect unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and other security threats, improving the organization’s ability to respond to incidents in real time. *Configured and optimized firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto) to enforce stringent security policies and control network traffic, implementing access control rules that reduced attack surfaces and prevented unauthorized access. *Performed compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and HIPAA, successfully closing compliance gaps and mitigating legal risks. *Implemented comprehensive security policies across the organization, educating employees on cybersecurity best practices, resulting in greater adherence and a reduction in security breaches due to human error. *Aligned security controls with business objectives by leveraging COBIT frameworks, ensuring technology and security strategies were in harmony with organizational goals and risk management priorities. *Designed secure network architectures incorporating firewalls, IDS, and IPS, significantly enhancing protection against cyber threats and improving the organization’s overall security posture. *Established a streamlined vulnerability patching process, achieving a 98% patch application rate on critical systems, reducing exposure to known vulnerabilities and improving compliance with security best practices. *Managed and optimized Azure Security Center, utilizing its monitoring and detection tools to identify and respond to security threats within Azure environments, enhancing cloud security. *Reduced security incidents by 20% through proactive threat hunting using Metasploit and Burp Suite, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities before they could be exploited by adversaries. Show less

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  Freshworks

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  Cyber Security Analyst

  *Engaged in network vulnerability assessments, analysis, monitoring, and reporting, reducing potential risks. *Diagnosed and resolved TCP/IP problems, troubleshooting connectivity issues in multi-protocol Ethernet environments. *Investigated network traffic from IDS/IPS, employing event correlation to assess and mitigate risks, resulting in an improvement in threat detection. *Led Information Security Vendor Risk Management, identifying critical gaps in cloud security architecture and driving improvements to strengthen third-party security. *Conducted Network scanning using tools like Nmap and Nessus as part of penetration testing and forensic investigation, patching vulnerabilities and enhancing system security. *Developed a Security Control Assessment test plan, strengthening information system security controls. *Proficient in Ruby, React, and Python, leveraging these technologies to build custom security solutions, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance cybersecurity operations and infrastructure. *Utilized Wireshark and Cisco ASA firewalls to verify and filter network traffic, improving network reliability. *Administered Git repositories, branches, and tags, ensuring streamlined version control and collaboration. *Created SSMS tool/add-in that logs all manually entered SQL queries securely, enhancing data security and compliance. *Integrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills into daily tasks, resulting in efficient incident response and resolution. *Implemented Cloud security best practices for AWS, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data. *Developed and communicated application security metrics to key stakeholders, contributing to a measurable improvement in the organization’s overall security posture and risk awareness. Show less

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  MetLife

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Cyber Security Analyst

  *Spearheaded file system creation and maintenance, optimizing security and printer configurations while improving TCP/IP addressing, leading to enhanced network performance and reliability. *Executed active vulnerability scans and compliance checks using Nessus, validating application and OS configurations, which resulted in improved security baselines and adherence to best practices. *Configured Multi-Homed BGP with multiple service providers, ensuring internet redundancy and increasing overall network reliability for business continuity. *Performed detailed analysis using Splunk and online threat intelligence resources to assess the legitimacy of files and emails, significantly reducing false positives and enhancing threat detection accuracy. *Provided comprehensive assessment reports to business owners and vendor management teams, facilitating more informed decision-making regarding security risks and vendor selection. *Assisted teams in designing and developing management reports and interactive dashboards in Archer, increasing visibility and transparency in risk management and security metrics. *Converted AWS infrastructure to a serverless architecture using Terraform, streamlining deployment processes, reducing operational costs, and increasing the scalability and efficiency of cloud resources. *Enhanced expertise in cryptography, ensuring secure communication channels and implementing key security standards including PCI, NIST, ISO, and IRAM2 to meet compliance and best practices. *Applied Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment techniques, leading to a significant reduction in security risks and enhancing proactive defense strategies across the organization. Show less

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  RCG Global Services

  Dec 2024 - now

  Security Analyst