Anusha Rongala
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer @New Target, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer @New Target, Inc
VA, US
Conduct OpenVAS security scans, OWASP-based assessments, Fortify DAST testing, SBOM analysis, and Kali-based validation across web applications, APIs, infrastructure, cloud, and IoT environments; analyze results, prepare detailed remediation reports, and ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CIS Controls, GLBA, and GDPR frameworks.Performed manual penetration testing of REST and SOAP APIs, including parameter tampering, authentication bypass, broken access control, and business logic abuse testing.•Perform internal IT audits, threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews using CISSP-ISSAP principles; design and maintain AWS cloud security reference architectures and end-to-end Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) documenting IoT integrations (Cumulocity, AWS IoT Core, Lambda, CloudWatch), trust boundaries, and security control points.•Engineer and optimize security monitoring by integrating application, cloud, IoT, and infrastructure logs into SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel); document log ingestion pipelines, parsing and enrichment logic, map detections to MITRE ATT & CK, tune alerts to reduce false positives, and support SOC investigations including APT simulations using Cobalt Strike and SOAR playbook refinement.•Configure and manage firewalls (including Fortinet fundamentals), VPNs, IDS/IPS, Microsoft O365 data governance controls, and review switch/router configurations; analyze network traffic using Wireshark, implement TLS-based authentication and RBAC for secure device onboarding, and ensure continuous vulnerability monitoring and patch management through ServiceNow and Jira workflows.
EDUCATION
Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics and Communications Engineering
VKR, VNB & AGK College of Engineering, Gudivada
High School Diploma, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Sacred Heart English Medium School
SSC, SSC
Lewis University
Master's degree, Cybersecurity
ABOUT ANUSHA RONGALA
Passionate and results-driven Cybersecurity Professional with Hands on experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) across web applications, mobile apps, APIs, networks, and infrastructure. Skilled in identifying and mitigating security risks through web application pen-testing, mobile application testing, web services assessments, and basic network penetration testing. Proficient in using tools like OpenVAS, Burp Suite, IBM AppScan, Hosted Scan and Kali Linux for security testing and vulnerability analysis. Experienced in firewall, router, and switch configuration reviews, incident response, and generating detailed security reports with remediation plans. Knowledgeable in security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls. Continuously learning emerging technologies and leveraging Microsoft O365 and AI-driven tools like Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and security posture.
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