VenkataSai Pavan Kumar Maniyambakam
Montreal,QC
Summary
ISC2 certified cybersecurity professional with expertise in IT support, SOC analysis, and malware detection. Proven ability to manage IT systems and deliver technical support while analyzing security events to implement proactive risk mitigation strategies in diverse environments across India and Canada. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills, ensuring system reliability and maintaining data integrity. Aiming to leverage these competencies to enhance organizational cybersecurity frameworks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst
Capgemini
Bangalore, India
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Incident Response & Management: Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive incident response plans, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery procedures. Reduced response times by 50% in critical situations.
- Threat Detection & Analysis: Expertise in malware detection, analysis, and eradication using tools like SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, and advanced threat hunting methodologies.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Proficient in creating and running search queries in SIEM platforms to identify and troubleshoot security incidents effectively.
- Endpoint Protection: Strengthened network security by leveraging endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, decreasing security incidents by 50% and enhancing organizational resilience.
- Phishing & Email Security: Experienced in analyzing phishing campaigns and mitigating risks using Microsoft Defender and other advanced email security solutions.
- Playbook Development: Designed and implemented incident response playbooks tailored to various breach scenarios, improving operational readiness and minimizing impact.
- Monitoring & Anomaly Detection: Expertise in detecting, monitoring, and resolving anomalous, inappropriate, or incorrect activity in organizational systems.
- Technical Support: Provided L1 and L2 analysts with technical guidance and support to streamline security operations and enhance team efficiency.
- Cybersecurity Tools: Hands-on experience with advanced tools such as SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, and SIEM platforms.
Analyst
Capgemini
Bangalore, India
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Incident Response & Management: Assisted in developing and implementing incident response strategies, including detection, containment, and recovery procedures, contributing to enhanced organizational security readiness.
- Threat Detection & Analysis: Gained hands-on experience in identifying and analyzing malware and phishing threats using tools like SentinelOne and Microsoft Defender, reducing potential security incidents.
- Vulnerability Management: Practiced OWASP methodologies to assess and mitigate risks, with awareness of the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Conducted vulnerability assessments on test applications (bWAPP, DVWA, Altoro Mutual), rated severity using CVSS 3.0, and provided recommendations to address security gaps.
- SIEM Tools & Anomaly Monitoring: Supported the creation of search queries in SIEM platforms to identify and troubleshoot security issues. Detected, monitored, and resolved anomalous or inappropriate activities across systems.
- Playbook Support: Contributed to the development of incident response playbooks, enhancing the organization’s ability to handle security breaches efficiently.
- Technical Support: Provided L1 and L2 analysts with support for resolving security issues, ensuring seamless collaboration and response.
- Web Application Security: Identified and reported vulnerabilities in web applications, offering remediation strategies to enhance application security posture.
- Cybersecurity Tools: Worked with industry-standard tools such as SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, and SIEM systems for threat detection and security monitoring.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by learning and applying cybersecurity frameworks and tools, ensuring alignment with current industry practices
Software Intern
CSCC LABS
Hyderabad, India
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: CSCC Labs is a team of cybersecurity experts offering integrated security services to organizations, helping them enhance their security and minimize risk efficiently
- During my cybersecurity internship, I played a pivotal role in identifying and resolving software vulnerabilities
- Through methods like penetration testing and network security enhancement, I successfully addressed bugs using tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux, and Cisco Packet Tracer
- My meticulous work significantly strengthened the platform's security framework
- CSCC Labs is a team of cybersecurity experts offering integrated security services to organizations, helping them enhance their security and minimize risk efficiently
Summer Intern
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: ECIL is a prominent public sector enterprise in India
- Concluded a four-week internship in the embedded systems division of ECIL
- ECIL is a prominent public sector enterprise in India
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Montreal, QC01-2026
Skills
- Software Tools: Microsoft 365 Defender, Splunk, QRadar, Deflect, SentinelOne, Nmap, Wireshark, VirusTotal, Nessus, MxToolbox, BurpSuite, ZAP, Proofpoint, Symantec, KnowBe4, MECM, ServiceNow, MS Office, Azure, Oracle SQL
- DevOps Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence
- Programming and Scripting Languages: C, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, Assembly code
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, and Kali Linux), Mac OS
- Certifications: Comptia Security , (ISC)2 CC
- Knowledge of Different Frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST RMF, CIS, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, OWASP Top 10
- Networking & Security: TCP/IP, DLP, EDR, IDS, IPS, DNS, Firewalls, VPN, SSH, SSL/TLS, SIEM, RBAC, MFA
Certification
- Computer Network: Networking fundamentals + Wireshark Basics
- Comptia Security+
- (ISC)2 CC
- Java programming
- Python Programming
- C++ Programming
Accomplishments
- Network Design, Developed a comprehensive network design incorporating different network layers for optimal connectivity and security.
- Network Monitoring and Analysis, Utilized Cisco Packet Tracer's features to observe network traffic and mitigate security breaches.
Projects
SecureNet : Designed a resilient network architecture for enhanced security using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Malware Morphology Insights:Analyzed multiple malware samples to study their characteristics, behavior, and impact on systems. The findings were used to strengthen threat intelligence and enhance organizational defenses against emerging threats.
CyberSentinel Framework :Developed a simulated cybersecurity environment to identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and respond effectively using advanced tools and methodologies. The framework integrated malware analysis, phishing detection, and incident response strategies to improve overall system security.
Smart Garbage Monitoring System : Developed a system to detect garbage levels in a dustbin using Arduino and ultrasonic sensors.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Welcome Crew Mentor: Offering expert guidance for a successful transition into Concordia's first year, including tipsfor resourceful networking and forging new friendships. (Jan 2024 - Present)
- Vice President External, Graduate Students’ Association, Concordia University. (April 2024 - Present)
- Co - Founded Dokada, a startup focused on offering healthy Indian snacks for busy students on campus (May 2023 – Present).
- Volunteered at ConUHacks VII, contributing to eventsuccess, and fostering innovation community.
- Web Technology Workshop and Hackathon Facilitator: Organized and led interactive web technology workshops andhackathons for college students.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Capgemini
01.2023 - 12.2023
Analyst
Capgemini
06.2021 - 01.2023
Software Intern
CSCC LABS
02.2021 - 04.2021
Summer Intern
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
06.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Concordia University
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