Priyesh Amin

Cyber Security Analyst @Riskstifle

CA

Engaged in an exclusive mentorship program led by a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 18+ years of experience across critical sectors, including nuclear plants, airports, and infrastructure. Mastered key frameworks like NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001, using tools such as Rapid7, Nessus, and OWASP for vulnerability management, threat modelling, and offensive security testing. Implemented Identity and Access Management (IAM) protocols with Active Directory and Azure AD, boosting authentication and access controls in Windows environments. Conducted detailed risk assessments, including third-party risk assessments, using tools like Power BI, Excel Pivoting, and ServiceNow, ensuring comprehensive risk mitigation strategies. Developed a dynamic home lab with Splunk, Snort IDS, and pfSense firewall, simulating real-world attack scenarios for enhanced threat detection and log analysis.‍ Performed penetration testing with Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, generating comprehensive reports and dashboards for leadership, improving proactive threat mitigation strategies. Created custom detection rules in Splunk, conducted malware analysis with Any.Run, and utilized MITRE ATT & CK for improved incident response and alert triage. Designed incident response playbooks, facilitated tabletop exercises, and practiced hands-on threat intelligence research, bolstering organizational resilience against cyber threats.

KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

The University of British Columbia

Micro-Certificate

New York Institute of Technology - Vancouver

Master's degree