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Nishanth Gowda haleyuru kumara

York,North Yorkshire

Summary

Results-driven Information Security Analyst with 1.5 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity. Specialized in threat hunting, log analysis, and incident response. Proven expertise in leveraging security tools such as ArcSight and Splunk to detect and mitigate cyber threats. Strong knowledge of network security principles, including IDS/IPS, firewall management, and security frameworks. Currently pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security at the University of York. Committed to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Effective collaborator with a track record of delivering detailed reports and recommendations to enhance organizational security.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Atos
Bengaluru, india

Security Analyst (Threat Hunter)
09.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Analyzed logs using ArcSight to identify and investigate potential security incidents.
  • Conducted proactive threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats and indicators of compromise.
  • Collaborated with incident response teams to contain and mitigate cyber threats.
  • Assisted in the development and improvement of security monitoring and detection capabilities.
  • Prepared and presented detailed reports on findings and recommended remediation actions.

Cyber Desk Point
Mysore, India

SOC Intern
01.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted in the monitoring and analysis of security events using Splunk.
  • Conducted log analysis and investigated security incidents under the guidance of senior analysts.
  • Assisted in incident response activities and worked with the team to develop effective response strategies.
  • Participated in regular security team meetings and contributed to knowledge sharing initiatives.


Education

University of York
york

Master of Science from Cyber Security
09.2022 - 09.2023

Visvesvaraya technological university
Mysore

BE from Information Science and Engineering
06.2017 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Threat Hunting and Incident Response
  • Log Analysis using ArcSight and Splunk
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  • Network Security Principles
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Firewalls
  • Risk Assessment and vulnerability Management
  • Security Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Penetration Testing (basic knowledge)
  • Security Incident Handling
  • Compliance and Regulatory Standards
  • Cloud Security Awareness
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Security Policies and Procedures


Accomplishments


  • Led a threat intelligence project, gathering and analyzing threat data to enhance the organization's understanding of emerging cyber threats.
  • Developed a playbook for incident response procedures, contributing to streamlined response processes and reduced incident resolution time.

Timeline

University of York

Master of Science from Cyber Security
09.2022 - 09.2023

Security Analyst (Threat Hunter)

Atos
09.2021 - 09.2022

SOC Intern

Cyber Desk Point
01.2021 - 08.2021

Visvesvaraya technological university

BE from Information Science and Engineering
06.2017 - 07.2021
Nishanth Gowda haleyuru kumara