Sowmya Reddy Adupala
Denton,TEXAS
Summary
Adept Security Analyst with 2+ years of experience optimizing software and network security. Consulted with clients to understand technology needs, determining needed software and network features and configuring to store and transmit sensitive data with minimal risk of compromise. Maintained current security-related software installations and network settings. Knowledgeable specialist strengthening systems through education and effective use of security tools.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Analyst
Nakshatra IT Solutions
Hyderabad, India, Telangana
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Analyzed web traffic logs to detect anomalies or malicious activities.
- Implemented network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software.
- Updated existing documentation such as disaster recovery plans, incident response plans.
- Executed risk assessment and data processing system performance tests to verify and configure security settings for data processing and network access.
- Built firewalls and encrypted data to secure confidential information.
- Spoke at staff meetings to promote security awareness, drawing attention to examples of incidents and consequences and showing how to minimize risk of compromise.
- Audited networks and security systems to identify vulnerabilities.
- Investigated reported information security incidents by analyzing log files, conducting interviews with involved personnel.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Provided training sessions on cyber-security topics to end users and IT staff members.
- Evaluated evidence of violations in company security policies to identify violators and investigate incidents, instructing employees on correct procedures.
- Maintained a comprehensive inventory of all IT assets across the organization's network infrastructure.
- Identified potential security risks, vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's systems and networks.
- Developed plans for implementing additional measures to maximize customer security based on individual needs suggesting approaches not universally required.
- Determined possible breach of company proprietary data to unauthorized resources and analyzed past performance data to enhance operations.
- Alleviated leakage of company proprietary data to unauthorized resources and analyzed past performance data to enhance operations.
- Conducted vulnerability scans of corporate networks to identify weaknesses in the system.
- Designed and implemented plans to secure computer files against breach, destruction, or accidental modification.
- Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
- Learned about latest security threats from blogs and online publications.
- Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.
- Used penetration testing tools to identify weaknesses in security systems.
- Reviewed security bulletins and vulnerability patch releases.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Conducted record searches and coordinated with other units on procedural problems involving complex cases.
- Investigated information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate damage.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement and update disaster recovery plans.
- Educated individuals on complex computer terms using easy-to-understand wording.
- Promoted security awareness among employees and clients to alleviate risks and breaches.
- Updated computer security policies and procedures upon learning of new risks.
- Monitored alerts generated by intrusion detection systems to identify potential attacks against corporate networks.
- Monitored security access logs and analyzed system events for suspicious activity.
Education
Bachelors of Computer Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad10-2020
Intermediate -
Sai Gayatri Junior College
Hyderabad03-2017
SSC -
Nagarjuna Model School
Hyderabad03-2015
Skills
- Monitoring computer viruses
- Telecommunications Systems
- Data Security
- Protecting networks
- Encryption
- Managing security breaches
- Linux Server
- Network Security
- Application security
- Reporting and documentation
- Intrusion Detection
- Penetration Testing
- Firewall Management
- Critical Thinking Skills
Languages
English
Professional
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
Timeline
Security Analyst
Nakshatra IT Solutions
07.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Computer Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
Intermediate -
Sai Gayatri Junior College
SSC -
Nagarjuna Model School
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