Nidhi Yadav

About Nidhi Yadav

Experienced Security Analyst with 4.5 years of total experience, including 3.5 years of specialized expertise in Security Operations (SOC) and Zero Trust Architecture. Proficient in implementing and managing ColorTokens Xshield for enterprise wide Zero Trust Security, focusing on micro-segmentation, CT Agent deployment, and policy enforcement across Windows, Linux, and AIX platforms. I am skilled in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, with a proven ability to enhance security posture and reduce lateral movement risks. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure architecture design, system stability, and regulatory compliance.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   IBM

   May 2024 — Present · IN

   Roles & Responsibilities-1.Implemented Zero Trust Security Architecture using ColorTokens Xshield to strengthen enterprise security andminimize lateral movement risks.2.Performed micro-segmentation and enforced least-privilege access policies across workloads.3.Deployed, managed, and troubleshot CT Agents on Windows, Linux, and AIX, including version upgrades and validation.4.Monitored and investigated security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel and IBM QRadar.5.Conducted end-to-end incident handling — detection, triage, investigation, and response.6.Utilized CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint threat detection and remediation.7.Collaborated with network teams to implement Palo Alto firewall rules and block malicious activity.8.Attended and supported security audits for the Zero Trust ColorTokens Xshield environment, ensuring compliance and readiness.9.Optimized threat prevention and policy cleanup to maintain strong security hygiene.10.Supported Change, Incident, and Problem Management processes and conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents.11.Configured and enhanced Xshield features for improved visibility and policy control.12.Documented Minutes of Meetings (MOMs) and participated in client/stakeholder meetings for updates and remediation planning.

Education

• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Research

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2016 — 2020

• Dilasagram Convent High School

  High school , Science

• Mount Science Junior College

  Higher Secondary School , Science