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Prakash Murthy

Cybersecurity R&D Engineer at Hitachi Energy

Chennai, India

Work Experience

  • Cybersecurity R&D Engineer

    Hitachi Energy

    Apr 2023 - Present -2 yrs, 4 months

    India

    • Job Details:Conducted detailed vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Metadefender, identifying and resolving critical risks. Vulnerability and patch management in an OT environment utilising Nessus, WSUS, and ManageEngine Endpoint Central. Enhanced real-time threat detection by analyzing network traffic through Wireshark and NXLog. Implemented and enforced security policies via Checkpoint firewall, ensuring robust access control. Ensured system compliance with IEC 62443 industrial cybersecurity standards. Integrated Trellix, NXLog, and OpManager for efficient security monitoring and automation. Configured Cisco IE3300 switches in accordance with industry benchmark guidelines. Executed system hardening initiatives in line with CIS benchmarks, improving endpoint protection. Provided technical guidance on product development and cybersecurity implementation. Collaborated on the setup and integration of NPS Radius server for secure client authentication. Redesigned existing security frameworks, enhancing product efficiency while minimizing cost. Configured and managed Hyper-V and VMware ESXi hosts. Implemented syslog solutions using NXLog, Rsyslog, Kiwi Syslog, and Syslog Watcher. Gained hands-on experience with Nozomi Networks for OT network monitoring and threat detection.
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

    HCL Technologies

    Sep 2020 - Apr 2023 -2 yrs, 7 months

    India

    • Job Details:Led SIEM rule development and customization using ArcSight and Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing anomaly detection. Integrated over 3000+ log sources (Windows, Unix, network devices) into SIEM platforms. Applied MITRE ATT&CK framework to refine incident detection and threat response strategies. Developed automated security workflows using SOAR, significantly boosting operational response times. Authored comprehensive security policies and procedures tailored for client environments. Proposed architecture improvements to meet business and security requirements. Analyzed network logs and traffic via Wireshark, contributing to effective threat hunting.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Cyberforensics & Information Security

      University of Madras

      Jan 2022   3 yr 7 Months

    • Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Instrumentation

      VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

      Jan 2020   5 yr 7 Months

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    Languages

    • Tamil

      Fluent
    • English

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