Jesen Karunanithi
Caledon,ON
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Specialist with proven expertise at Kashi in enhancing organizational security through vulnerability assessments and threat intelligence analysis. Skilled in implementing multi-factor authentication and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Successfully reduced cyber risks and developed effective training programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving overall cybersecurity posture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Specialist
Kashi
Brampton, ON
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored network security systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture.
- Assisted in incident response activities, documenting findings and resolutions.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security protocols and best practices.
- Evaluated and recommended cybersecurity tools to improve threat detection capabilities.
- Developed training materials for staff on cybersecurity awareness and protocols.
- Supported compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, providing proactive solutions for potential vulnerabilities.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide policies on information security, privacy, and acceptable use of technology resources.
- Reduced cyber risks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
- Advised executive leadership on current threat landscapes, providing strategic guidance on improving overall cybersecurity posture.
- Designed effective business continuity plans that ensured minimal downtime during security incidents or disasters.
- Managed patch management procedures effectively, ensuring timely updates to mitigate vulnerabilities in the organization''s systems.
- Mentored junior team members on technical aspects of cybersecurity while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Education
No Degree - Cyber Securty
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York01-2023
Skills
- Phishing awareness training
- Software vulnerability scanning
- Multi-factor authentication
- Vulnerability assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Network access control
- Information security policies
- Threat intelligence analysis
- Mobile device security
- Digital certificates management
- Unified threat management
- Security information and event management
- Intrusion detection systems
- Network security management
- Operating system security
- Physical security
- Endpoint protection platforms
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- Association for Computing Machinery
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- American Marketing Association
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Jaycees
- Toastmasters
- Lions Club
Certification
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
Software
Coding
Interests
- Augmented Reality (AR) Development
- Coding and Programming
- Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Timeline
Cybersecurity Specialist
Kashi
10.2024 - 12.2025
No Degree - Cyber Securty
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology