Dixit Patel
Cybersecurity Analyst @Pharma Medica Research Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Cybersecurity Analyst @Pharma Medica Research Inc.
Mississauga, ON, CA
Executed organization-wide phishing simulation campaigns using Microsoft Defender for Office 365, increasing user reporting rates by 43% and reducing click rates by 70%.• Managed and automated server patching via Azure Update Manager, maintaining 99% compliance across 50+ servers to reduce critical vulnerabilities.• Administered and optimized firewall configurations across Fortinet and Cisco platforms, enhancing perimeter defense and securing network traffic.• Monitored and investigated security events using SolarWinds SIEM and Trend Micro XDR, improving incident detection and response time.• Conducted vulnerability scans and endpoint audits using Nessus, achieving 95% remediation compliance with NIST standards.• Provided daily operational support for 100+ hybrid assets, ensuring continuous monitoring, upgrades, and incident handling.• Conducted NIST-aligned enterprise risk assessments, reducing residual risk exposure by 35% through targeted mitigation initiatives.• Maintained and refined IT security controls and ISMS documentation to strengthen audit readiness.• Developed sensor data analytics reports to enhance visibility of threats, improving posture evaluation by 40%.• Collaborated with external auditors to remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with ISO 27001, HIPAA, PIPEDA, and PHIPA standards.• Coordinated incident triage and post-incident reviews, reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 25% and increasing cross-team response efficiency.• Evaluated technology risks and internal controls to reduce recurring policy exceptions by 20% and enhance continuous improvement efforts.
EDUCATION
Ontario Tech University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Networking and Information Technology Security
Durham College
Advanced Diploma, Computer Systems Technology
ABOUT DIXIT PATEL
As a Cybersecurity Analyst at Pharma Medica Research Inc, I play a key role in maintaining a secure, resilient, and efficient IT infrastructure. Building upon my foundation in IT systems administration, I focus on cyber defense, protecting critical assets through proactive monitoring, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response.Holding a Bachelor of Technology from Ontario Tech University, specializing in Security and Cloud Computing, I bring practical experience in Azure AD, Esxi servers, VM backups, and Office 365 integration. I leverage SIEM platforms and network monitoring tools to enhance security visibility, detect anomalies, and ensure compliance with internal security policies.My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls, manage user access, and support cloud security initiatives within Azure environments. I also contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies, helping ensure business continuity and data integrity.Currently advancing my expertise with Microsoft Azure, ISC2, and CompTIA certifications, I am committed to continuous learning and to strengthening our organization’s cybersecurity posture and operational resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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