Cyber Security Network

Sai Nikhil Datla

Bellmawr, NJ **************@*****.*** +1-856-***-**** linkedin-sainikhildatla

CAREER PROFILE:

I am a dedicated cybersecurity analyst with over 2+ years of hands-on experience enhancing digital defense mechanisms. Possess a strong foundation in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation. I also possess certifications like Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) by EC-Council and CompTIA Security+. Proficient in utilizing various technologies and tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Metasploit, Snort, and more.

EDUCATION:

Masters in Cybersecurity

Rowan University, NJ, USA (2023, GPA: 3.88)

Bachelor of Technology in Cyber Security

Rashtriya Raksha University, India (2021, GPA: 3.5) Coursework: Cybersecurity management, policy, and risk; Network Security; Cyber Defense Operations Systems and Networks; Advanced Cyber Security Principles and Applications; Operating Systems; Information Theory and Coding; Software Engineering; Cryptography; Cyber Forensics; Linux and Shell Programming; Intrusion Detection and Prevention; Web Security and Vulnerability Analysis; Information System and Security.

SKILLS

Technical: NMAP, TCP/IP, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto, Linux, Burpsuite, Nessus, Snort, TAXII, Python, AWS, Azure, Microsoft Defender, SQL Soft Skills: Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and Teamwork EXPERIENCE

Code Lark LLC, Texas (remote) Security Analyst June2023-May2024

● Monitored and analyzed alerts using SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, achieving a 30% increase in threat detection accuracy.

● Utilized Palo Alto Firewall for IDS/IPS, reducing false positives by 25% and enhancing network security.

● Prioritized alerts based on their CVSS scores, ensuring critical threats were addressed promptly and improving incident response time by 20%.

● Reported findings and security incidents to senior analysts, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall security posture. Employed additional tools such as Wireshark for packet analysis and Nessus for vulnerability scanning.

CDAC, India Research Intern Jan2021-Aug2021

● Developed a security architecture for threat detection and management in on-premise and cloud systems.

● Utilized AWS services (EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, CloudFront, RDS, S3, Auto Scaling), SIEM systems, and implemented machine learning-based Security Orchestration Automation and Response System (SOAR) for enhanced threat detection.

● Focused on HPC clusters, cloud computing, cluster architectures, PKI, and SIAM for real-time event processing.

● Enhanced threat detection and management; future work includes system optimization and broader application exploration.

Corp Security Internations, India Security Analyst Intern June2019-Dec2020

● Conducted security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk evaluations, achieving a 20% improvement in security posture.

● Utilized Metasploit, Nmap, and Tenable Nessus to identify and mitigate security threats. Managed and analyzed security logs with Splunk, increasing threat detection and response capabilities by 20%.

● Implemented IDS and Palo Alto firewall configurations, enhancing network security.

● Collaborated with the SOC team to develop and implement incident response strategies, reducing resolution time by 15%.

PROJECTS

I created a Serverless web application on AWS (Wild Rydes)

● Developed and deployed a serverless web application on AWS Lambda (Wild Rydes), employing AWS API Gateway for RESTful API management, enhancing scalability, and ensuring secure data transmission.

● The technology used is: AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS DynamoDB, Amazon RDS, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Amplify, AWS IAM, and AWS S3 Developed a Comprehensive Cyber Security Plan for a small business

● Developed a cybersecurity business plan for a small medical billing business as part of a Master's degree assignment, using the NIST framework and HIPAA regulations. The plan included detailed steps for hazard prevention, incident response, and business recovery.

● Gained expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, HIPAA), risk management, incident response strategies, and business continuity planning. Utilized tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, Symantec Endpoint Protection, and Palo Alto firewall for security assessments and threat mitigation in medical billing. CERTIFICATIONS

● Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) by EC-Council (certification number: ECC0324978615)

● CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 (verification code: X67J0CKT1B41QH52)

● Website Hacking and Penetration Testing by Z Security (certificate no.: UC- 5334be44-0dfa-8f09-4a68080fc5a9)

● Splunk Core Certified Power User (currently pursuing ) INFORMATION SECURITY ACTIVITIES

● Ranked 333 out of 3593 participants as a CTF player in the NCL 2023 individual game

● CTF Player at TryHackMe (Top 3%)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & EXTRACURRICULAR

● Volunteered at FutureCon Cybersecurity Event held at Philadelphia

● I was a member of the Quantum Computing Knowledge Club at Rashtriya Raksha University

● I received an award as the Best National Cadet Corps Cadet, India (January 2015)

● Selected for National Level Riffle Shooting for TSC camp NCC (January 2014) REFERENCES

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