Pranith Kumar Reddy

About Pranith Kumar Reddy

Senior Security Analyst with over 7+ years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity domain, specializing in Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, incident detection, and response. Proven expertise in IBM QRadar SIEM for real-time security monitoring, log analysis, correlation rule tuning, and alert triage. Strong experience with CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint detection and response (EDR), including threat investigation, containment, and remediation activities.Highly skilled in Email Security operations, including phishing analysis, malware investigation, URL and attachment detonation, false-positive validation, and quarantine release using enterprise email security gateways. Experienced in handling L1 and L2 SOC responsibilities, such as alert validation, incident escalation, root cause analysis, and coordination with internal IT and security teams.

Experience

1. Sr Security Analyst

   Tech Mahindra

   Aug 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Performed continuous SOC monitoring (24×7) using IBM QRadar SIEM to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.• Investigated SIEM offenses related to malware, brute force, suspicious logins, lateral movement, and data exfiltration attempts.• Worked extensively on CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint threat detection, containment, host isolation, and remediation activities.• Conducted email security investigations, including phishing analysis, malicious URL/attachment validation, and false-positive assessment.• Released and managed quarantined emails after detailed analysis in coordination with email security gateways.• Handled L1 triage and escalated validated incidents to L2/L3 teams with proper evidence, timelines, and impact analysis.• Followed incident response procedures and ensured accurate ticket documentation in accordance with SOC SOPs and SLAs.• Communicated incident status and findings to internal stakeholders, IT teams, and management in a clear and timely manner.

Education

• Loyola Academy Degree & P.G College

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science

  2011 — 2014

• St.Mary's High School

  Ssc, Ssc

  2004 — 2007