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As a cybersecurity engineer with 3 years of experience, I have honed my skills in protecting digital environments, conducting penetration tests, and implementing robust security measures. With a strong educational background and a passion for emerging technologies, I am dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity defenses and staying ahead of evolving threats. I am seeking a career that allows me to apply my expertise, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to building resilient and secure systems.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer at Bashclouds Pvt Ltd, my role is instrumental in safeguarding our organization's digital infrastructure against malicious cyber threats. Through my diligent efforts, I have successfully thwarted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and effectively mitigated SQL injection attempts targeting our servers. To enhance our defense capabilities, I implemented a honeypot system strategically. This system serves as a decoy, enticing potential cyber attackers and diverting their attention from our actual information systems. By deploying this technique, we can detect, deflect, and study hacking attempts, gaining valuable insights into their techniques and motives while ensuring the security of our core infrastructure. In my proactive stance against unauthorized access attempts, I diligently monitor our network for any signs of intrusion. By promptly identifying and responding to these threats, I effectively neutralize them, safeguarding our organization's sensitive data and fortifying our defenses. Additionally, I conduct thorough investigations into potential security breaches, enabling us to implement necessary countermeasures and prevent future incidents. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is integral to my role. Together, we continually enhance our security infrastructure, implementing state-of-the-art intrusion detection and prevention systems, robust firewalls, and stringent access controls. This collaborative approach ensures that our defenses remain robust and up to date. To stay ahead of emerging threats and attack vectors, I remain abreast of the latest industry trends and constantly update my knowledge and skills. This enables me to develop and execute proactive security strategies, including conducting regular vulnerability assessments and promptly applying necessary security patches and updates. As a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer, I am committed to upholding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems at Bashclouds Pvt Ltd. Through my unwavering dedication and continuous improvement mindset, I proudly serve as a steadfast guardian of our organization's invaluable information assets. Designed and deployed security controls to safeguard company information from external threats. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. Developed and maintained security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to enhance incident response capabilities. Implemented and maintained security monitoring tools, rules, and correlation mechanisms to improve threat detection capabilities. Developed and refined security metrics and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into the organization's security posture. Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, applying appropriate countermeasures. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to respond to active threats and minimize potential impact on company programs.

Completed BE in Chemical Engineering in 2022, from a GFTI called SLIET