Alka Badhan

About Alka Badhan

I am an IT expert with almost 4 years of experience, focusing on Cybersecurity. I concentrate on recognizing threats, implementing efficient incident responses, and creating thorough risk management strategies in the domains of technology and information security. In my current position, I have been acknowledged for my rapid incident response and accurate threat identification, employing sophisticated monitoring techniques and analytical approaches. I take pride in my leadership skills, having effectively steered cross-functional teams through difficult situations while promoting collaboration and a dedication to ongoing enhancement.Throughout my career, I have leveraged various threat intelligence platforms and tools to enhance myorganization\'s ability to anticipate and address potential security vulnerabilities. One of my significantachievements includes initiating and leading a project that successfully reduced phishing incidentsthrough the implementation of state-of-the-art email security measures and comprehensive usertraining initiatives. With expertise in Cybersecurity Risk Management, Incident Response Planning,and Vulnerability Assessment Strategies, I am dedicated to enhancing security measures andensuring the safety of information systems.

Experience

1. Senior Associate Infosec Security Cybersecurity

   Coforge

   Apr 2024 — Present · Noida, IN

   In my current role, I lead the entire spectrum of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring continuous monitoring of security events and prompt detection of anomalies. I conduct thorough investigations into security incidents using tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) based analysis, identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and performing root cause analyses to assess impacts and implement risk mitigation strategies. My specialization includes detecting and analyzing phishing and social engineering threats, utilizing advanced tools like Microsoft Defender and Cisco Secure Email to enhance our defense mechanisms. I also manage incident response workflows, ensuring rapid containment and recovery from security incidents while collaborating effectively with security and IT teams.

Education

• Jawaharlal nehru government engineering college sundernagar,Mandi Himachal Pradesh

  B.tech, Electronics and communication engineering

  2015 — 2019