Siddhesh Gadekar

About Siddhesh Gadekar

Security Analyst / VAPT with 3+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, and threat analysis. Skilled in SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender 365), penetration testing (Kali Linux, Burp Suite), and malware detection. Experienced in log analysis, phishing investigations, vulnerability management, and applying frameworks like MITRE ATT & CK and Cyber Kill Chain for proactive threat hunting.Adept at monitoring security events in 24/7 Security environments, reducing false positives, and improving threat detection efficiency. Passionate about cybersecurity and continuously learning emerging technologies and techniques to protect enterprise assets.

Experience

1. Security Operations Center Analyst

   Accenture

   Aug 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Operate in a 24/7 SOC environment, monitoring and triaging security events using Splunk and Elastic, identifying threats and anomalies in real-time.Investigate malware infections, phishing campaigns, brute-force attempts, and unauthorized access incidents, escalating critical cases as needed.Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and endpoints to maintain enterprise-wide security coverage.Utilize CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender 365 for endpoint threat detection, analysis, and remediation.Conduct threat hunting using MITRE ATT & CK framework, proactively identifying anomalies and reducing incident response time.Fine-tune SIEM correlation rules and dashboards, reducing false positives by 30%.Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on incident trends, security posture, and recommended preventive measures.Support patch validation and vulnerability remediation tracking, ensuring compliance with security policies.Perform Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) in lab environments using Kali Linux, Burp Suite, and Wireshark.Execute network and web application scans, identify misconfigurations and weaknesses, and document findings in remediation reports.

Education

• D. Y. Patil College of Engineering & Technology, KASABA BAWADA (DYPCET)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering