Charishma Pulyala

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ABOUT CHARISHMA PULYALA

Seasoned IT professional with 5years of experience in security operations, network management, and incident response, leveraging SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and network monitoring solutions to safeguard organizational assets. Expert in product security and application vulnerability management, focusing on vulnerability assessment, remediation, and securing applications against emerging threats• Skilled in Azure cloud security management, utilizing Azure Security Center, Azure Defender, Azure Sentinel, and Cloud App Security to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and policy violations, while implementing automated remediation strategies to enhance the security posture of cloud environments• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and configuration management tools like Ansible and Puppet to automate tasks. Strong background in threat intelligence and threat hunting, utilizing analytics and platforms to proactively mitigate emerging threats• Advanced expertise in endpoint security, using tools like CrowdStrike, Symantec, and Palo Alto to ensure protection with IDS/IPS systems and firewalls. Experienced in SIEM systems for real-time threat detection, incident response, and log correlation, improving detection accuracy by 25% by fine-tuning configurations• Knowledgeable in regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS, ensuring audit compliance and successful certifications. In-depth understanding of TCP/IP networking principles, including protocol configuration, traffic analysis, and network troubleshooting for secure data transmission• Effective communicator and team collaborator, skilled in Agile methodologies, and excelling in high-pressure environments with the ability to prioritize tasks and make quick decisions