Prashant Raj

About Prashant Raj

I’m Prashant Raj, currently a Consultant at Deloitte, driven by the mission to push cybersecurity forward—one step, one dot, one day at a time.My journey is grounded in hands-on experience across live threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and continuous improvement of SOC operations. I thrive on the challenges of staying ahead of evolving threats, and what excites me most is contributing to a resilient security environment where people, processes, and technology work in sync.I come from a foundation in cybersecurity training at SDI Bhubaneswar and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication from Silicon Institute of Technology. Along the way, I’ve earned recognition for my dedication, including Deloitte’s Dot of Fame Award and several upskilling recognitions.I’m passionate about mentoring, sharing practical tips, and demystifying cybersecurity for everyone. I love sparking conversations around real-world detection strategies, automation in security operations, and the mindset shifts needed for true resilience. If there’s a way to move the dot forward—whether it’s a new tool, a playbook tweak, or an inspiring story—I’m all in.I empower organizations to build strong cyber defence and resilience through a comprehensive suite of consulting services. My core focus is helping companies detect, respond to, and mitigate evolving threats—before they become incidents. I offer tailored solutions in-**Security Operations Center (CSOC & VSOC) Consulting**: Setting up or optimizing Security Operations Centers to ensure 24/7 vigilance, using industry-leading SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, Google Chronicle, etc.) and EDR/XDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender)-**Incident Response Readiness**: Crafting and updating playbooks, running tabletop exercises, and providing hands-on guidance during actual incidents-**Threat Detection & Analytics**: Leveraging KQL and advanced analytics to root out threats, proactively hunting, and reducing false positives to keep teams sharp-**Vulnerability Assessment**: Pinpointing weaknesses and recommending prioritized fixes and operational hygiene improvements-**Automation and Python Use Cases**: Streamlining repetitive SOC tasks, automating detection/response workflows, and boosting analyst productivity-**Cloud Security Consulting**: Helping organizations leverage Microsoft Azure securely and efficiently, from identity and access management to monitoring hybrid environments.Always looking to learn, grow and contribute - let\'s connect and shape a better future together.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Consultant

   Deloitte

   Jun 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Operated in a 24/7 SOC environment, monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts across user, endpoint, and network domains.• Took ownership of malware and phishing investigations, performing deeper analysis beyond initial triage.• Analyzed suspicious files, URLs, and email artifacts to determine malware behavior, persistence mechanisms, and impact.• Actively developing reverse engineering and static/dynamic malware analysis skills to support advanced investigations.• Contributed to incident documentation, playbooks, and escalation procedures, improving investigation consistency.• Demonstrated readiness for L2 responsibilities through independent case handling and improved investigation quality.Tools & Technologies:Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Auto Threat Pro, SentinelOne, Service Now.

Education

• SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (SDI), BHUBANESWAR

  Cyber security

• Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronic and communication engineering

  2019 — 2023