Sivaramakrishna Kaja

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About Sivaramakrishna Kaja

Overall, I have 6 years of experience in the IT industry and 4+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst (Security Operation Centre team).Proficiency in using various security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), antivirus software, proxy, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), and threat intelligence platforms Experience working in 24x7 operations of the SOC team, offering log monitoring, security information management, and global threat monitoring. Handling critical alerts from Endpoint Protection and working for resolution. Analyze the nature and source of security threats, understanding their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Handling alerts from Crowd strike EDR and investigation. Perform Malware analysis using different types of web-based tools such as Hybrid Analysis, and Virus Total. Investigate phishing emails, domains and IPs using open-source tools and recommend proper blocking based on analysis Creating suppression rules for the false positive alerts in order to avoid unnecessary noisy alerts. Strong knowledge of Incident management, Event Life Cycle and its Phases. Good understanding of OWASP Top 10, IDS, IPS, and cyber-attacks like DOS, DDOS, MITM, SQLi XSS and CSRF. Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and security standards (e.g, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST). Participate in audits and assessments. Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and networks. Skill in responding to security incidents, including identifying, containing, and mitigating the impact of security breaches. Knowledge of security architecture best practices and the ability to design and implement security measures to protect critical assets. Keeping up to date with the latest threats and trends in the cybersecurity landscape and utilizing threat intelligence to proactively defend against emerging threats. Understanding of cryptographic concepts and their application in securing data and communication. Configure and fine-tune security technologies to enhance detection and prevention capabilities. Maintain detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and response activities. Prepare incident reports and recommendations for improving security practices. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts. Participate in threat hunting to proactively identify potential security threats.