Varun Malavia

About Varun Malavia

Highly skilled Detection Engineer with experience in developing and implementing robust threat detection within the Microsoft ecosystem. Proven ability to utilize KQL for in-depth TTP analysis, develop code-based detections, and conduct malware analysis. Passionate about proactively identifying and mitigating emerging cyber threats.

Experience

1. Detection Engineer

   Mindtree

   Jul 2021 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Developed code-based detections for Threat Detection to proactively identify and mitigate emerging cyberthreats TTPs.• Utilized KQL queries to conduct global TTP analysis, enabling the creation of enhanced detection mechanisms that effectively identify cyber threats while minimizing false positives.• Proactively creating and promptly responding to reported or observed False Positives, optimizing detection systems to minimize their impact.• Conducted investigations of reported False Negatives and newly reported TTPs through Threat Hunting and searching for associated artifacts on the reported machine. When feasible, created targeted detections to enhance coverage and address any identified gaps.• Actively participating in a rotational on-call schedule to promptly address and resolve customer escalations.• Proficiently conducted malware analysis, specializing in thorough examination of PE File formats and Office macros. Using static signatures, I enhanced malware discovery for identified malicious files.

Education

• George Mason University

  Master of Science - MS

  2019 — 2021