Vara Prasad Reddy

Experience

1. Security Operations Center Analyst

   Accenture

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Monitored security alerts and notifications from various sources including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), and firewall logs to detect potential security incidents. Having 03 years of experience in Incident response with SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Seasoned Security Analyst with strong focus on safeguarding critical information systems. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and conducting thorough risk assessments. Proven ability to develop and enforce policies that mitigate threats and enhance organizational security posture. Committed to continuous monitoring and improvement of network defenses to ensure operational integrity and data protection. Conducted initial analysis and triage of security events to determine their severity and relevance, following established procedures and protocols. Contributed to the development and improvement of SOC processes and procedures, identifying areas for enhancement based on experience and industry best practices. Responded to security incidents in a timely manner, coordinating with other teams as necessary to contain and mitigate potential threats to the organization\'s infrastructure and data and Performing the Malware analysis. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports as per client requirements. Filling the Daily health checklist. Performing the deeper analysis by using the different tables in the sentinel. Basic Knowledge on the KQL and pulling the logs according to the client requirement. Proactively identified emerging threats and vulnerabilities through continuous monitoring of security alerts and advisories, ensuring timely implementation of necessary controls and patches. Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including security operations, incident response, and IT operations, to ensure timely and effective incident response.