BARATH R
Senior Cyber Security Engineer | SOC Analyst
Chennai
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of experience and passion for protecting endpoints and cloud environment and mitigating cyber threats. Skilled in Cyber Security Operations . Comprehensive knowledge in SIEM, XDR, EDR, UEBA and O365 security and tools like XSIAM ,Microsoft defender and Azure . Experienced in identifying risks, resolving incidents, and improving security operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Cyber Security Engineer (L2) - SOC Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
09.2023 - Current
- Delivering professional, efficient, and highly accurate Incident response (24x7) across large-scale enterprise environments. Leveraging Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and Microsoft Defender . Comprehensive hand-on knowledge in SIEM , XDR , EDR , UEBA and Email Security.
- Monitoring and investigating security events across 2000+ endpoints and multiple cloud and on-prem data sources which includes: AWS, GCP, Microsoft Active Directory, Qualys , Cisco , Firewall , IPS/IDS and IAM
- Maintained enhanced identity and cloud security for Multiple data sources and handle alerts generated from: XDR agents, Correlation rules, IOCs, and BIOCs.
- Developed and fine-tuned custom correlation rules using XQL and KQL for precision detection.
- Expert in tuning and whitelisting false positives via Exceptions across policies and profiles .
- Implemented measures to block 10000+ Indicators of Compromise ( IOCs ) as a Part of Threat Intelligence .
- Strong understanding of Cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
- Strong understanding on Windows environment , Active directory , Networking , phishing and malware analysis.
- Working with the respective teams to improve Secure Score and Exposures score of the organizations
- Led a team of security analysts to monitor and analyze potential risks, ensuring timely threat mitigation and incident response.
- Provided training programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices, increasing awareness and fostering a proactive security culture within the organization.
Application Security Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for protecting Google playstore From Malicious Apps and unethical App developers and make the environment safe and secure .
- Prevented Malicious apps like Spyware, Phishing, Trojan, Maskware, Ransomware, Tollfraud, Adfraud, DDos, SMS fraud by performing Reverse Engineering ,Static and Dynamic analysis .
Education
Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech - Information Technology - (CYBER SECURITY)
Hindustan Institute of Technology And Science
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Palo Alto XSIAM
Microsoft Defender
Security Operations - SIEM,XDR,EDR,UEBA
Endpoint and Cloud Security
Incident Response and Investigation - 24x7
Network security - Firewall / IPS,IDS
Vulnerability management
XQL and KQL
Windows log event system security
Phishing and Email security
Certification
Palo Alto Certified Cortex XSIAM: Security Operations, Integration, and Automation
Recognition
Reduced false positive alerts from 10,000+ per day to a few hundreds by implementing a strategic, rules-driven whitelisting approach — significantly improving signal-to-noise ratio and analyst efficiency. This contribution was recognized and appreciated by the Business Unit.
Delivered Security Operations Demo to clients in CTS
Timeline
Senior Cyber Security Engineer (L2) - SOC Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
09.2023 - Current
Application Security Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
02.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech - Information Technology - (CYBER SECURITY)
Hindustan Institute of Technology And Science
04.2001 -