Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu

ANKUR NITIN GARDE

Halethorpe, MD ***** +1-410-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 University of Maryland Baltimore County GPA: 4.00/4.00 Coursework: Introduction to Cybersecurity Enterprise Security Risk Analysis and Compliance Managing Cybersecurity Operations Cyber Practitioner Development Lab Data Management Cyber Law & Policy Cyber Warfare Security of Distributed Systems Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Aug 2017 – May 2021 University of Mumbai (Mumbai, India)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, iOS, Android Security Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nmap, Snort, OSINT, Splunk, Seceon, Nessus, OpenVAS, BWapp IT Security Standards: NIST 800-53, NIST 800-30, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, FISMA, COBIT, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS Networking: TCP/IP, OSI, Routers, Switches, DNS, VLAN, VPN, SSL/TLS Languages: Python, SQL

Office Tools: MS Excel, MS Word, Gmail, Outlook, Slack Certification: CompTIA Security+

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Net-Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd Mumbai, India

Phishing Research Analyst Aug 2022- Dec 2023

Analyzed and mitigated 80,000+ phishing forms containing malicious links and PII (e.g., passwords, SSNs), reducing data breach.

Engaged cross-functionally using Slack with cybersecurity, IT, and incident response teams, improving response time.

Reviewed and resolved 2,000+ phishing tickets, addressing malicious links and sensitive information, reducing risk exposure by 25%.

Assessed phishing trends & adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to continuously improve the company’s defense

Improved incident reporting, discovering 20+ phishing patterns and boosting client satisfaction.

Evaluated phishing trends and threat landscapes, continuously improving the company’s cybersecurity posture. Opportune Services Pvt. Ltd Mumbai, India

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst July 2021- July 2022

Monitored and examined security alerts using SIEM tools, increasing threat detection accuracy by 20%.

Investigated and triaged 200+ security incidents, performing root cause analysis and reducing recurring incidents by 15%.

Responded and contained security incidents promptly, minimizing business disruption and enhancing resolution efficiency.

Swiftly resolved critical incidents within SLA, safeguarding 10+ clients' data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Collaborated with Tier 2/3 analysts and IT teams to coordinate incident response and ensure compliance with standards.

Reviewed and enforced SOPs and incident response playbooks, reducing response times and enhancing readiness.

Delivered detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and remediation to management for informed decision-making. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Web-Based Application Security Burp Suite, BeEF, SQL Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Identified over 50 vulnerabilities using Burp Suite by analyzing HTTP traffic and attack vectors.

Performed XSS attacks with BeEF, uncovering and mitigating detected client-side flaws.

Executed SQL injection tests on BWapp, achieving 90% success in exploiting and addressing database vulnerabilities. Data Analysis and Incident Response Using Splunk Splunk, Data Analytics Jan 2024 – Mar 2024

Assessed 500+ Splunk logs to identify user patterns and system errors, improving visibility and response by 15%.

Carried out 70+ searches to investigate transactions and errors, enhancing troubleshooting efficiency.

Created dashboards to streamline decision-making and incident response processes. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Committee Member, GSA- Grant Review Panel, University of Maryland Baltimore County Sep 2024 – Present

Led a team of 6 in reviewing and analyzing 300+ grant applications for Professional Development and Research Grants, ensuring 100% compliance with eligibility criteria while streamlining approval processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.

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