An experienced cybersecurity professional adept in technical operations and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in deploying advanced security measures like QRadar SIEM and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, effectively boosting threat detection and response. Adept at overseeing service ticket triage, performing detailed vulnerability assessments, and leading in-depth cyber incident investigations. Demonstrates a keen analytical approach, with a strong emphasis on proactive security analysis and threat hunting. Dedicated to continuous professional development, keeping pace with the latest cybersecurity trends and techniques. Well-versed in ensuring compliance with key standards such as NIST and ISO 27001, upholding rigorous cybersecurity protocols.
Hi, I’m
Harsh Barot
Toronto,ON
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Catalent Pharmaceutical Inc.
Information Security Analyst
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored security logs and alerts for suspicious activity, investigating and escalating potential incidents as needed
- Performed vulnerability assessments and scanning on internal systems, identifying and documenting vulnerabilities
- Assisted with security awareness training and phishing simulations, educating employees on best practices
- Maintained and updated security documentation, including incident response plans and access control policies
- Implemented basic security controls on endpoints and systems, such as patching and antivirus software
- Analysed security data and trends to identify emerging threats and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
- Collaborated with other IT teams to integrate security controls into all IT processes.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures.
- Monitored network traffic to detect suspicious activities or policy violations.
- Performed vulnerability scans on systems, networks, applications and databases.
Information security Analyst L1- WPSL security
03.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw efficient shift transitions, ensuring clear communication of issues and follow-up actions for uninterrupted operational continuity
- Created detailed process documentation, significantly enhancing operational transparency and efficiency
- Supported the Team Lead or SOC Manager in various tasks including reporting, projects, and administrative duties, thereby boosting team productivity
- Conducted proactive security investigations and searches in client environments, effectively identifying potential threats at an early stage
- Managed service ticket triage and distribution, optimizing response times and maintaining operational effectiveness
- Orchestrated incident investigations and in-depth analysis of identified threats, actively mitigating potential security impacts
- Monitored and administered request and incident queues, upholding high standards of service quality
- Led the investigation of relevant cyber incidents, guaranteeing comprehensive and prompt resolutions
- Kept abreast of regulatory requirements and standards, ensuring strict compliance with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001
- Gained expertise in ethical hacking, contributing to vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, thereby strengthening security defenses.
Care IT solutionsAhmedabad, India
Technical Support Analyst
01.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Providing voice and remote support for the Clients and VIP support Engineers
- Maintaining Client Computers, Domain User Accounts, Local User Accounts, Logon Procedures, setting up New Users, Deleting & Disabling User Accounts, User Profiles, Logon Restriction
- Managing Internet access to users as per client requirements
- Handling common issues with immediate resolution and creating KB article for same
- Professional manner while working with other members of a team in leading handling
- Assisting in various application interfaces
- Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite
- As Performed upgrades and installation of software and drivers and essential desktop troubleshooting
- Enhanced in delighting the customer by providing Optimized Resolution
- Setting up user accounts, permissions and passwords
- Overseeing security of all systems, especially the internet, and installing antivirus Protection
- TP Linux Servers – Logging into the servers to check proper functionality on daily Basis
- Trouble shooting Proxy settings through remote
- Understanding of ticketing tools BMC Remedy and HPSM.
Elitser recruitment services (Wipro infotech)Abu Dhabi, UAE
Information Security Analyst
03.2018
Job overview
- Monitored network performance and ensured its maximum availability & reliability employing oversight with respect to network security for timely situational incident analysis and remediation
- Ensured requirements are fulfilled by closely coordinating with Demand Management, Governance Risk, and Compliance Audit team
- Assessing, developing, implementing and sustaining Disaster Recovery plans and procedure
- Experience in risk management, mitigation, and prevention
- Plan and manage the IT Disaster Recovery
- Actively engaged in Network Maintenance Activity
- Maintained Rules, Report & Dashboard Configuration in ESM& Logger
- Administered real-time monitoring, investigation, analysis, reporting and escalations of security events from multiple sources including events like Network intrusion detection, Host based intrusion detection, Firewall logs, Proxy Logs, System logs applications and databases
- Supported 24x7 Mission critical production environments with 100% customer satisfaction
- Prepared disaster recovery plans for the network and security devices
- Identified security risks to mitigate new or existing controls through real-time monitoring, investigation, analysis, reporting and escalations of security events from multiple sources including events like Network Intrusion Detection, Host-based Intrusion Detection, Firewall Logs, Proxy Logs, System Logs Applications & Databases
- Managed Content Development for the different clients based on their requirement; revised and improved Information Security practice
- Administered IT networks as part of the team engaged in managing SOC & Network Security of Department of Finance-Abu Dhabi
- Delivered network maintenance support and responded to incident Request, Service Request tickets within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Supported 24x7 Mission critical production environments with 100% customer satisfaction including high-end enterprise range of Firewalls & Network Devices.
Education
Gujarat Technological UniversityIndia
Bachelor in Engineering from Comouter Engineering
01-2016
University Overview
Skills
Basic Firewall Administration
Basic Forensics
Cloud Security
Compliance Auditing Knowledge
Data recovery (Autopsy)
Endpoint Security Management
Ethical Hacking Basics
Ethical hacking and social engineering
Incident response
Incident Triage and Analysis
Malware Analysis
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Network security and monitoring
Risk assessment knowledge
Secure Code Review
Security awareness and training
Security Policy Development
SIEM Administration
SIEM monitoring
Threat Hunting
Vulnerability assessment
Zero Trust Architecture
Carbon Black EDR
Crowd Strike EDR
Checkpoint Firewall
Linux (Ubuntu, Kali, and Parrot)
McAfee SIEM
MITRE framework
Metasploit Framework
Nessus (Vulnerability Scanning)
NIDS/NIPS/IDS/IPS (Suricata)
NIST Framework
OSINT Tools
Proof Point
Proof Point TAP
Proof Point TRAP
Qradar
Recorded Future
Splunk (Log Management)
VPN (OpenVPN)
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- ArcSight SIEM tool training
- CCNA Training
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- PGDM Cybersecurity Project: - With the Help of Kibana, Elastic Search and Logstash we had developed a Cybersecurity Dashboard for monitoring Risks.
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Catalent Pharmaceutical Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Information security Analyst L1- WPSL security
03.2020 - 08.2022
Information Security Analyst
Elitser recruitment services (Wipro infotech)
03.2018
Technical Support Analyst
Care IT solutions
01.2016 - 12.2017
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor in Engineering from Comouter Engineering
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