Harshitha V
Soc Analyst @Huntington National Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Soc Analyst @Huntington National Bank
Cleveland, OH, US
My expertise is in protecting financial institutions by combining proactive cybersecurity with rapid incident response. I use SIEM platforms like Splunk, QRadar, and ArcSight to monitor banking networks for threats like malware and unauthorized access. I’ve led incident response efforts, achieving a 35% reduction in MTTR for critical events like ransomware attacks. My skills also include proactive threat hunting with tools like Elastic Stack and Wireshark, and managing vulnerabilities with Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7, which has helped reduce critical vulnerabilities by 45%.I am well-versed in financial regulations, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS, GLBA, and FFIEC. I develop and implement security policies and playbooks for scenarios unique to banking, such as DDoS attacks and insider threats. I also perform penetration testing on banking systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and I integrate threat intelligence from sources like FS-ISAC. My work includes collaborating with fraud teams on forensics, mentoring junior analysts, and reporting on security metrics to C-level executives to support strategic risk management decisions.
EDUCATION
Bharath Institute Of Science And Technology
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Indiana Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Information Systems
ABOUT HARSHITHA V
Seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of specialized experience in both the financial services and healthcare sectors, focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. My expertise lies in comprehensive SOC operations, including proactive threat hunting, incident response, and vulnerability management using a wide range of tools like Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, and Nessus. I have a proven track record of reducing MTTR by 35% in a banking environment and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 50% in a healthcare setting. I am adept at ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GLBA, and NIST, and have a strong background in forensic analysis, penetration testing, and fraud detection. My skills are complemented by a solid understanding of network security engineering, enabling me to design and implement robust defenses, communicate complex risks to C-level executives, and mentor junior analysts.
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