Malatesh D Hallakai

About Malatesh D Hallakai

Cybersecurity isn’t just my job—it’s something I genuinely enjoy and continuously work to improve at. With 3+ years of experience as a SOC Analyst, I focus on detecting, analyzing, and stopping cyber threats before they can impact business operations.I’ve worked hands-on with tools like Splunk ES, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne (S1), CrowdStrike, SecureWorks Taegis, Proofpoint, and Azure security services, including Azure Entra ID Security. My experience includes SIEM tuning, threat hunting, incident response, email security, cloud security, and day-to-day SOC operations.I enjoy working in fast-paced SOC environments and collaborating with different teams to investigate alerts, analyze logs, find root causes, and respond effectively to incidents. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to receive client appreciation and internal awards, which motivates me to keep raising the bar.Right now, I’m focusing on learning more about AI-powered SOC automation, XDR integrations, and threat intelligence, with the goal of helping security teams move from reacting to threats to preventing them proactively.If you’d like to connect with someone who’s curious, hands-on, and always eager to learn in cybersecurity, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to connect, share knowledge, and explore new opportunities in this ever-evolving field.

Experience

1. Technology Consultant

   EY

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  B.E, Computer Science and Engineering

  2018 — 2022