Jinson Varghese Behanan

About Jinson Varghese Behanan

Spent a part of my earlier education pursuing the wrong field, which ultimately added to…

Experience

1. Information Security Lead

   Astra Security

   May 2023 — Present

   Lead the day-to-day security team operations, ensuring high-quality penetration testing and increased workflow efficiency • Execute thorough penetration testing across multiple platforms — web, mobile, and desktop applications, while extending these security assessments to network infrastructures and APIs • Conduct comprehensive security evaluations on a variety of assets, such as cloud infrastructure, smart contracts, and source code, to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure optimal security configurations • Develop and refine methodologies, tools, and standards for conducting penetration tests • Create a library of test cases, scenarios, scripts, or procedures for team reference • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other security team members • Interact with different teams, assess their projects for security risks, and contribute recommendations to ensure the accomplishment of objectives securely • Collaborate closely with customer-side developers and business managers to understand and mitigate application vulnerabilities • Define and document internal technical processes and procedures; manage the knowledge base for future hires • Manage the technical interviewing process for new security team hires, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and competencies • Mentor and train new hires to understand security policies, tools, and methodologies for seamless team integration