Arth Patel

About Arth Patel

I am a Cybersecurity Analyst with over 3 years of hands-on experience protecting systems, identifying threats, and ensuring compliance in fast-paced environments. My goal is simple: reduce risk, strengthen defenses, and help businesses stay secure in an ever-evolving digital world.I specialize in:SIEM/SOC operations (Splunk, ArcSight)Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)Threat detection & incident responseVulnerability assessments and patchingCompliance (NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI)Firewall management (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto)Scripting & automation using Python and PowerShellI’ve worked with U.S. and global teams (Assurant, Veritas Software), improving network security, optimizing system performance, and aligning security strategies with business goals. I believe strong security is not just about tools — it’s about clear communication, teamwork, and continuous learning. I’m open to new opportunities where I can make an impact by combining my technical skills and business awareness to defend against today’s cyber threats.Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Assurant

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Spearheaded file system creation and maintenance, optimizing security and printer configurations while improving TCP/IP addressing, leading to enhanced network performance and reliability.• Configured and optimized firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto) to enforce stringent security policies and control network traffic, implementing access control rules that reduced attack surfaces and prevented unauthorized access.• Established a streamlined vulnerability patching process, achieving a 98% patch application rate on critical systems, reducing exposure to known vulnerabilities and improving compliance with security best practices.• Performed detailed analysis using Splunk and online threat intelligence resources to assess the legitimacy of files and emails, significantly reducing false positives and enhancing threat detection accuracy.• Aligned security controls with business objectives by leveraging COBIT frameworks, ensuring technology and security strategies were in harmony with organizational goals and risk management priorities.• Converted AWS infrastructure to a serverless architecture using Terraform, streamlining deployment processes, reducing operational costs, and increasing the scalability and efficiency of cloud resources.• Enhanced expertise in cryptography, ensuring secure communication channels and implementing key security standards including PCI, NIST, ISO, and IRAM2 to meet compliance and best practices.

Education

• Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2019 — 2023

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science - MS

  2023 — 2025