Prasath J, Associate - Projects

Prasath J

Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Location
India - Chennai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and electronics engineering
Experience
3 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 10 Months

Associate - Projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • India - Chennai
  • September 2016 to May 2017

Application Security Analyst with 3.8 Years of experience in information security with the aim of helping the clients to reduce the “Attack Surface” of a web application.

Strong experience in conducting VAPT and Strong knowledge on OWASP, SANS, WASC standards and Methodologies (Web/Mobile).

Enhancing the Quality of an application in terms of SECURITY by performing Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for the web applications which includes Test Planning, Test Execution, Vulnerability Reporting, and Remediation Support.

Performing Source Code Review using automated scanner (Checkmarx) to minimize the risk of an application at Development phase. • Analyzing the automated scanner’s report to avoid “False Positive” Vulnerabilities.

Providing on demand support for walkthrough and Remediation support for the reported vulnerability findings.

Verifying the Compliance like PCI-DSS based on the sensitive data being used in that particular application.

Coordinating with project stakeholders during the Delivery phase to smoother & successful completion of project deliverables as per the schedule.

Having hands-on experience in Automated Source Code Review (SAST), Mobile (Android) Security and Network Vulnerability Assessment using Qualys.

Exploring/Referring CVE database for latest threats and vulnerabilities and sharing it to development team for secure configuration of web application

Providing guidance on secure development using OWASP ASVS checklist to development team.

Software Engineer at Bahwan Cybertek Pvt Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • August 2013 to September 2016

Identifying scope of the application in security perspective

Publishing security test plan

Designing test cases based on the OWASP Guidelines 2013 and application scope

Conducting peer review for the security test cases

Identifying testing tools for performing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

Conducting in Vulnerability Assessment and executing the test cases

Reporting which include identified vulnerabilities based on severity level with mitigation to avoid future attacks

Verification of identified vulnerabilities to avoid false positives

Performing server hardening audit for security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical and electronics engineering
  • at K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
  • January 2012

B.E(EEE)

High school or equivalent, State Board - Maths
  • at A.V.Hr.Sec.School
  • March 2008

Higher Secondary Education

High school or equivalent, State Board
  • at A.V.Hr.Sec.School
  • March 2006

SSLC - Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Specialties & Skills

Vulnerability Management
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Web Application Security
Application Security - VAPT
Android Application Security
Network Vulnerability Management
OWASP Testing Methodologies
Server/OS Hardening
Selenium
Secure Source Code Review(Fortify,AppScan,CheckMarx)

Languages

English
Intermediate
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Qualys Certified Vulnerability Management Specialist (Certificate)
Certified Ethical Hacker V8 (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Learning New Things in Technology