Krishna Charan

Background

About Krishna Charan

Results-driven Cyber Security Analyst excelling in both Security Operations Center (SOC) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) environments. Expert in monitoring and responding to cyber threats using Azure Sentinel, ArcSight, and supporting tools like Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender, and ServiceNow. Skilled at phishing and malware analysis, incident response, and implementing robust detection use cases, dashboards, and automated runbooks to streamline threat management. Proficient with GRC platforms including RSA Archer and Onspring for advanced exception management, risk assessments, audit tracking, and compliance reporting. Proven ability to manage the entire exception tracking process—from triage and documentation to closure—while ensuring communication with stakeholders and auditors is clear and timely. Trusted point of contact for critical incidents, known for delivering operational clarity and actionable reporting under pressure. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to close audit gaps, manage security risks, and drive compliance initiatives. Recognized with awards for top performance, including Best Performer SOC Analyst and Most Valuable Player (Azure Sentinel Investigation). Continuously advancing skills in security and leveraging AI for GRC processes. Passionate about building secure, resilient environments through a balanced focus on technical security controls and strong risk governance. Exploring the integration of AI-driven automation and analytics to enhance threat detection, streamline exception workflows, and support intelligent risk decision-making.