Sankar Kunchi

About Sankar Kunchi

I\'m a competent professional with 6+ Years of experience in information Technology and experience in the Information security industry, providing valuable expertise and support to the organisation. Having experience in different types of security monitoring such as network security,data security, application security, and having exposure of different types of security tools like siem, network firewalls, web proxy’s, antivirus, Edr, Certified in email security from easydmarc.Certification in certified cyber security expert from global tech council.Certification in Splunk fundamentals

Experience

1. Senior Security Consultant

   IBM

   Nov 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Administer and maintain Forcepoint DLP policies across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments to prevent data exfiltration and ensure compliance.Monitor and analyze DLP incidents, investigate alerts, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve data security violations.Collaborate with IT, InfoSec, and compliance teams to align DLP strategies with organizational risk management goals.Perform regular audits and policy reviews to optimize detection accuracy and reduce false positives.Configure and manage endpoint agents, policy enforcement rules, and incident workflows within the Forcepoint DLP console.Provide training and awareness sessions for employees on data protection best practices and acceptable use policies.Key Achievements:Successfully reduced false positives by 40% through strategic policy tuning and incident workflow optimization.Led the deployment of Forcepoint DLP across endpoints with zero downtime and full compliance with internal data governance standards.Developed custom reporting dashboards that improved visibility into data movement and helped leadership make informed decisions.Played a key role in achieving ISO 27001 compliance by aligning DLP controls with audit requirements.Recognized for rapid incident response and proactive threat mitigation, contributing to a stronger data security posture.

Education

• GMR Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, finance and marketing