Tara Das

Windows System Administrator @Nbs Payment Solution

Toronto, ON, CA

Achieved PCI PTS compliance for the Luxe 8700 device, facilitating the deployment of 250 million devices for Walmart and other major clients.Maintained annual PCI DSS compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safeguarding sensitive payment data.Managed cybersecurity teams across the US, Canada, Mexico, Latvia, and China, implementing strategies to streamline global operations.Researched and deployed open-source solutions, saving over in licensing fees.Reduced cybersecurity insurance costs by by implementing best practices, including inventory checks, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing.Audited software licenses to eliminate unused assets and procured cost-effective IT resources, optimizing budget allocations.Designed and delivered weekly cybersecurity awareness newsletters and conducted quarterly and annual quizzes, fostering a security-conscious workforce.Automated security operations by developing PowerShell and Bash scripts for patch deployment and using ManageEngine Endpoint Central to schedule daily updates and service packs.Secured cloud storage systems, including AWS S3 buckets, by implementing encryption and robust access controls, preventing data breaches.Documented and mapped build systems and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), enhancing system clarity and incident response capabilities.Conducted penetration testing using tools like Nuclei and Go-lang, tracked CVEs, and performed vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and mitigate risks.Enforced role-based access control (RBAC) and the least privilege principle, ensuring secure access management across the organization.Collaborated with IT and development teams to integrate security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through vulnerability scanning and code reviews.Delivered security training during onboarding and ensured secure offboarding by removing access for departing employees.