Karan Darji

Experience

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  Black Box

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2021

  Technical Consultant Cybersecurity

  • Implemented and supported cybersecurity solutions for corporate clients using Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, and Sophos.• Architected and integrated advanced security solutions, including email security, endpoint security, XDR, EDR, endpoint encryption, mobile device management, web security, DLP, SIEM, and SOAR.• Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, developing remediation plans to enhance security postures and reduce risks.• Provisioned hybrid infrastructure solutions for SaaS and on-premises environments, ensuring seamless integration and comprehensive log analysis.• Deployed and managed security solutions for corporate clients, integrating with various infrastructure components such as SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls, Endpoint, Email, and Web Security Solutions.• Provided operations support for large enterprises, resolving security-related issues and ensuring system integrity and performance.• Proficiently managed incidents and escalated tickets, ensuring timely resolution and maximizing client satisfaction.• Conducted seamless implementations by deploying agents across client environments utilizing Active Directory (AD) and manual approaches, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal integration.• Optimized security frameworks for clients in Western India, driving growth and satisfaction. • Maintained detailed documentation to promote transparency and continuous improvement.• Conducted security awareness training for employees, promoting best practices and enhancing overall security posture. Show less

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  University of New Haven

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Teaching Assistant for Operating Systems

    Apr 2024 - May 2024

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant for Small Scale Digital Forensics

    Jan 2024 - May 2024
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  ProNoesis

  Jan 2024 - now

  Cyber Security Consultant

  OEM: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, 365, Intune, Sentinel, Azure | Jamf |• Implemented Microsoft Defender AV and EDR across 5,000 endpoints spanning macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, improving security posture and enhancing performance.• Tailored Defender policies to align with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, optimizing platform security over a 6–8-month period, resulting in enhanced threat detection and response.• Collaborated with Microsoft support to resolve complex Defender-related issues, improving platform reliability and reducing downtime.• Proactively addressed emerging CVE vulnerabilities and deployed critical updates, ensuring continuous compliance with security standards.• Customized dashboards, reports, and policies to meet client needs, resulting in better visibility and actionable insights for security teams.• Led security incident response efforts using Microsoft 365, Defender, and Sentinel, mitigating security risks and ensuring the protection of client data.• Developed and maintained incident response plans, ensuring adherence to industry standards and quick recovery from incidents. Show less