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Nishanth Senthamil

Cyber Security Analyst
Coimbatore

Summary

Cybersecurity Analyst with 4+ years of experience specializing in application security testing, vulnerability management, and identity security. Proficient in conducting SAST and DAST using Veracode, Fortify, HCL AppScan, and Burp Suite, with proven expertise in false positive analysis, manual penetration testing, and API security assessments. Skilled in generating detailed security reports, collaborating with development teams for remediation, and ensuring compliance with OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices. Recognized for reducing false positives by 25% and improving vulnerability remediation efficiency across multiple projects. Recently trained in SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and IdentityNow (IDN), expanding expertise into Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cyber Security Analyst

Accenture
05.2021 - Current
  • Executed comprehensive static application security testing (SAST) with Veracode, identifying 150+ vulnerabilities and enhancing code quality by 30%.
  • Conducted detailed code analysis across 1,000+ vulnerabilities annually, including informational, low, medium, high, and critical findings, achieving a 25% reduction in false positives through accurate classification and analysis.
  • Generated 150+ detailed security reports with remediation guidance, and collaborated with development teams to implement secure coding practices aligned with the OWASP Top 10.
  • Executed dynamic application security testing (DAST) using HCL AppScan and Burp Suite for 100+ web applications, defining scope, testing pre- and post-production environments, and excluding high-risk URLs as needed.
  • Performed manual penetration testing and request interception using Burp Suite, identifying vulnerabilities that automated scans missed, increasing detection accuracy by 20%.
  • Led false positive analysis (FPA) for over 2,000 vulnerabilities across multiple projects, reducing noise, and ensuring developers focused on high-risk issues.
  • Validated remediation of over 500 vulnerabilities through manual retesting, ensuring the closure of critical issues before deployment.
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Conducted manual testing of 100+ APIs using Postman and Burp Suite, identifying authentication, authorization, and input validation issues.
  • Documented findings and delivered 20+ API vulnerability assessment reports, enabling developers to remediate security flaws before release.
  • Completed hands-on training in SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and IdentityNow (IDN), focusing on identity lifecycle management, access provisioning, and governance.
  • Currently, I am expanding my skills in IAM integration and role-based access controls.


Education

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore
04-2021

Skills

    Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

    Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

    Web application security

    Application security

    Vulnerability assessment

    Penetration testing

    API Testing

    Identity and Access management

    Identity Lifecycle Management & Access Provisioning

    Tools - Veracode, Fortify, HCL Appscan, Burpsuite, Postman, Sailpoint IIQ and IDN

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Timeline

Cyber Security Analyst

Accenture
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

PSG College of Technology

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