Ankur Gadwal

Background

About Ankur Gadwal

Results-driven Information Security Professional with over 11 years of IT experience, including 8 years in cybersecurity. Proven expertise in SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability assessment, phishing simulation, incident response, and threat hunting. Skilled in tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Defender. Adept at leading SOC operations, mentoring analysts, developing response playbooks, and automating workflows using SOAR. Strong understanding of security frameworks including MITRE ATT & CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. Experienced in securing cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), endpoint protection, and ensuring compliance through audits and internal assessments. Recognized for driving proactive security strategies, enhancing detection capabilities, and maintaining organizational resilience. Passionate about continuous learning, team development, and building scalable, efficient security operations.