Chaitra Malladad

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ABOUT CHAITRA MALLADAD

Passionate cybersecurity professional with over 4 years specializing in cyber intelligence research and vulnerability management. Skilled at identifying and analysing emerging threats, assessing attack surfaces, and driving proactive mitigation efforts to protect enterprise environments. Experienced in vulnerability research, penetration testing, and threat hunting, with a proven ability to translate complex cyber risks into actionable defence strategies.In parallel, I have strong capabilities as a security analyst, adept at triaging alerts, managing incident response, and optimising endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, including deep expertise with Windows Defender XDR ecosystems. I focus on real-time threat detection and enhancing organisational security posture through data-driven insights and operational excellence.In addition, I bring extensive governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) experience as a Lead Implementor, having successfully applied compliance standards such as PCI DSS, and led regulatory initiatives that align security controls with business and audit requirements. This combination of hands-on technical skills and governance knowledge enables me to provide well-rounded security guidance.Certifications include CEH, Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE, and I am currently pursuing CISSP to deepen my expertise in security governance and risk management. Recognized as a Cybersecurity Mentor by EC-Council, I remain committed to continuous learning and driving measurable security improvements.I am open to roles that leverage my cyber intelligence and vulnerability management skills, alongside duties in security analysis and GRC advisory, to strengthen security resilience and reduce risk exposure.