Najad Vattakandy
London
Summary
Experienced professional with intermediate-level expertise across multiple domains including MySQL, Networking, and Penetration Testing. Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN topologies, TCP/IP protocol, routers, switches, and firewalls in various Internet and Intranet environments. Skilled in Linux and Windows operating system configurations and utilities. Hands-on experience in automating programs using UIPATH to streamline workflows. Proven track record of effectively managing security assessments to ensure compliance with industry-standard frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and SANS25. Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading teams through systematic cyber security research.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security
Student Part-Time
- Studying towards CompTIA Security+
- Completing JPMorgan Chase & Go Cyber Security job simulation task.
- Studying towards Google cyber security certificate
Cyber Security Engineer
Castellum Labs
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Proficient in identifying critical, High, Medium, and Low vulnerabilities within applications, aligning with OWASP Top 10 and SANS 25 standards, and prioritising them based on criticality for effective risk mitigation
- Participated in the development of security policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Assisted in the implementation of various security measures, such as antivirus software and firewalls, to enhance organisational security posture
- Developed and managed a MySQL Database for storing backup data, ensuring data integrity and availability
- Assisted in monitoring and analyzing the organization's security posture, conducting vulnerability assessments and assisting in incident response activities
- Developed a remote backup program using Bash Scripting and automated several scripts using SSH connections, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability
- Collaborated with teams to perform network traffic analysis using Wireshark, identifying and mitigating potential security threats
- Worked with Symantec Endpoint security software to ensure the safety and integrity of end devices, maintaining a secure computing environment
- Experienced in configuring and troubleshooting Linux OS, ensuring system reliability and security
- Assisted in creating watch out reports by monitoring dark web, identifying potential threats to enhance the security posture of reputed organisations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security With Advanced Research
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom09.2023
Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering -
AVIT
Chennai, India05.2018
Skills
- Forensic tools like Autopsy and Encase Network
- Security tool implementation and management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fundamentals of SIEM tools like Splunk
- C, C, Python, Net, Bash & PowerShell
- Network Vulnerability scanning
- Security breach investigation
- Firewall configuration
- Network traffic monitoring
- Incident detection and response
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Encryption and data protection
Certification
- Splunk Fundamentals
- Endpoint detection and Response Foundation.
- Vulnerability Management Detection & Response
Projects
A Privacy Oriented Keylogger for Organization, A privacy-oriented key logger solution tailored for organizational use, capable of deployment on any client machine and monitoring from two separate servers. Leveraging a live monitoring tool, one server is accessible exclusively from the employer's end, providing visibility into user logins and timestamps without compromising privacy. Additionally, this server triggers notifications for any detected suspicious activity, enhancing security measures. The second server, accessible to a trusted third party, securely stores client-provided data in encrypted format, ensuring confidentiality and integrity, with decryption solely possible using the key generated by the employer.
Timeline
Cyber Security Engineer
Castellum Labs
09.2018 - 05.2019
Cyber Security
Student Part-Time
Master of Science - Cyber Security With Advanced Research
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering -
AVIT
- Splunk Fundamentals
- Endpoint detection and Response Foundation.
- Vulnerability Management Detection & Response
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