Harish Kumar Ayyappan

• Onboarded and coordinated delivery schedules for enterprise security projects, enhancing globally distributed endpoint protection and cloud incident response strategies.
• Spearheaded the successful deployment of the CrowdStrike Falcon agent across over 55, 000 endpoints, ensuring minimal downtime and achieving 100% agent coverage.
• Configured and optimized prevention policies, effectively blocking malicious payloads and reducing false positives by 40%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols and streamline incident response processes, contributing to a robust security posture.
• Engaged in continuous monitoring and analysis of security events, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Developed and maintained documentation for security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

• Spearheaded the deployment and upgrade of Trend Micro Deep Security agents across 500+ critical Windows and Linux database servers, achieving zero downtime.
• Managed and optimized Trend Micro Deep Security in on-prem environments, ensuring robust protection for over 500 enterprise servers.
• Configured and implemented essential security modules such as Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Firewall, and Integrity Monitoring to enhance system security.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen endpoint security measures.
• Conducted regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Developed and maintained documentation for security protocols and incident response procedures.
• Provided training and support to staff on security awareness and best practices.
• Continuously researched and integrated emerging security technologies to bolster overall security posture.

• Spearheaded the enterprise-wide deployment and management of advanced endpoint security solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection, Carbon Black EDR, Trend Micro Deep Security, CrowdStrike Falcon EDR, and Microsoft Defender.
• Successfully secured over 10, 000 endpoints for global enterprise clients, enhancing overall security posture.
• Developed and implemented robust security rule sets and endpoint protection policies to bolster threat detection and response capabilities.
• Fine-tuned configurations to maximize efficiency and minimize false positives, ensuring optimal performance across diverse environments.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with organizational goals, driving continuous improvement in security operations.
• Leveraged expertise in EDR, antivirus, and cloud security to address evolving cyber threats effectively.

• Engineered robust endpoint infrastructure baselines for a global network of over 15, 000 enterprise workstations and cloud-hosted servers.
• Conducted thorough analysis of security events and incidents, delivering actionable remediation recommendations to server and desktop owners.
• Led the implementation of critical projects related to endpoint technologies, enhancing security posture across workstations, laptops, and servers.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring a versatile approach to endpoint security.
• Utilized Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Defender and System Center, to bolster endpoint protection and security management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize security operations and enhance incident response capabilities.

• Analyze security events and incidents to provide actionable remediation strategies, significantly improving the security posture of server and desktop environments.
• Lead critical projects in Endpoint technologies, ensuring comprehensive protection for workstations, laptops, mainframes, and servers against emerging threats.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, applying expertise to enhance security measures across varied platforms.
• Implement and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, strengthening defenses against malware and cyber threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce cloud security protocols, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, continuously enhancing skills to mitigate risks and improve security frameworks.

• Oversaw enterprise endpoint security solutions such as CrowdStrike Falcon, Symantec SEPM, McAfee ePO, and Microsoft SCEP, safeguarding over 20, 000 global endpoints.
• Proactively detected and resolved security incidents through vigilant 24/7 monitoring, ensuring rapid response and issue resolution.
• Created and managed customer support tickets, enhancing communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitored and optimized the performance of security safeguards, achieving 98% compliance with established security policies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and enhance overall cyber resilience.
• Contributed to the development of incident response strategies, improving organizational readiness against potential threats.