Giri Sai Darapaneni

Cyber Security Analyst @Resilience, Inc

Tampa, FL, US

Secured organizational systems against cyber threats by conducting regular vulnerability scans and system hardening, reducing exposure across critical assets by 20%.* Trained 100+ employees on cybersecurity best practices, including phishing awareness, secure password usage, and incident reporting, strengthening overall security culture.* Collaborated with security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities through threat modeling and assessments, contributing to a 25% reduction in exploitable risks.* Performed ethical hacking and penetration testing using tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit, uncovering system weaknesses and enhancing defenses before exploitation.* Authored and implemented organization-wide security policies, aligning with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001 to improve compliance and risk management.* Conducted regular internal audits and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to security protocols and minimizing gaps in regulatory readiness.

University of Tampa

Security Operations Center (SOC) training

University of Tampa

Master of Science - MS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College

Bachelor of Technology - BTech