Varun Barot

Cybersecurity Analyst @Cigna Healthcare

US

Spearheaded the implementation and administration of security tools, including IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, and firewalls to enhance security posture. Experienced in managing and maintaining Windows operating systems, including user account management,Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and system updates. Conducted in-depth static and dynamic analysis of malware samples, identifying malicious code, behaviors, and indicators of compromise (IOCs). Proficient in Linux-based environments like Kali Linux & Ubuntu, performing tasks such as system configuration, user permissions, and deploying security patches and updates. Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using Nessus, OpenVAS, Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite. Designed and implemented robust security controls for AWS cloud infrastructure, resulting in a 99.99% uptime and 25% cost reduction. Familiar with administering Mac OS systems, ensuring system security and managing user profiles, software installation, and system integrity. Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and experience with cloud environments like AWS and Azure. Knowledgeable in implementing encryption protocols (AES, RSA) to secure data at rest and in transit, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information. Developed and maintained incident response plans and playbooks.Collaborated with DevOps team to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, increasing deployment speed by 30%while maintaining security posture. Experienced in managing and securing Active Directory environments, configuring and maintaining Group PolicyObjects (GPOs) for centralized management of user permissions and security policies. Conducted threat hunting and incident response using MITRE ATT & CK framework, identifying and containing 5 critical threats.

Western Governors University

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology