Shiva Kumar Bandirala

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ABOUT SHIVA KUMAR BANDIRALA

I am a Security Operator with 5+ years of experience specializing in Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Risk & Compliance, and Security Operations across enterprise and cloud environments. My expertise lies in executing the complete Vulnerability Lifecycle—from asset discovery and agent deployment to prioritization, remediation coordination, and compliance governance.I work extensively with industry‑leading tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Tenable, and have hands-on experience deploying Qualys Scanner Appliances, QGS proxies, Cloud Agents, VM ESXi connectors, and AD connectors to strengthen enterprise‑level visibility and automation.With a strong foundation in CVSS, EPSS, KEV, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, I help organizations reduce risk by aligning technical findings with real‑world exploitability and business impact. I regularly collaborate with OS, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams to drive timely and measurable remediation outcomes.Known for my process‑driven approach, dashboards/reporting skills, and operational discipline, I’ve been recognized for enhancing tool hygiene, improving scanning success, and supporting audit readiness through security control validation.I’m passionate about building resilient security processes, enabling cross‑team collaboration, and contributing to a proactive, threat‑aware security posture.Key Strengths:• Vulnerability Lifecycle Management• Threat Intelligence & Exploit Analysis• Cloud/Endpoint Agent Deployment & Troubleshooting• Compliance Mapping (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001)• Risk Evaluation & Exception Handling• Dashboards, Reporting & Audit Support• Security Tool Hygiene & AutomationAlways open to connecting with fellow cybersecurity professionals, sharing knowledge, and exploring opportunities to contribute to secure and scalable enterprise environments.