Akshay Koshti

Ahmedabad - India (+91) 9624X-2XXXX ยท akshaykoshti97@gmail.com

Hi there, I'm Akshay Koshti, an SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst committed to maintaining digital fortresses. With a sharp eye for anomalies and a knack for incident response, I specialize in detecting and neutralizing cyber threats. Dive into my portfolio to see how I orchestrate defense strategies and ensure organizational resilience in the face of evolving cyber risks.

Experience

Adani Group

Deputy Manager (SOC Operations)

Currently Working as Deputy Manager (SOC operations), Major Tasks Includes administrating EDR technologies, NMS fine tuning and Incident Response

Assistant Manager (SOC Operations)

Worked as Assitant Manager (SOC operations), major roles lie in handling incidents, triaging them as well as handling the EDR solutions

Senior Officer / GETs

Worked as Senior Officer (GETs), the major task involved in Alert Monitoring and triaging. .

December 2021 - Current

TechDefence Labs

Security Operations Centre Analyst

Worked as Security Operations Centre Analyst and lead a team of 5 interns where in major work was to monitor the logs and create alerts as per client requirements and was also involved in creation of threat breifing for the clients.

July 2021 - October 2021

Colgate-Palmolive

Cyber Security Intern

Durring the Coursework of M.Sc. Cyber Security i got opportunity to work as SOC analyst as an intern at Colgate-Palmolive. During the tennure i was exposed to handfull of tools from security postures to threat-hunting.

January 2021 - July 2021

REESS GmBH

Technical Consultant

Worked as a Technical Consultant Right after completing my bachelors with a firm based in Switzerland where in my major task was to create reports, handling clients and prepare workshop content for my manager..

December 2011 - March 2013

Gurugram Cyber Cell

Cyber Security Intern

During bachelors i was lucky enough to grab a cyber security reseach internhip under the guidance of Mr. Rakshit tandoon were in we were exposed to multiple tool and investiagtion strategies carried out by gurugram cyber cell.

July 2010 - December 2011

Chapter-Lead

Girlscript Organization

During my bachelors i contributed to one of the Non-Profit organization where in was incharge of conducting technical workshops for 3-tier colleges and help them to expose to muliple new tools and technologies..

September 2008 - June 2010

Education

National Forensic Sciences Univeristy

Master of Science
Cyber Security

CGPA: 7.0

July 2019 - July 2021

Gujarat Technological University

Bachelors of Engineering
Computer Engineering

CGPA: 7.68

July 2014 - May 2018

Projects

Active Directory Pentesting

M.Sc. Cyber Security
Active Directory being prominnet in the entrpirse, conducted penetration testing of an active directory enviornment, where in set-up a lab consisting of a domain controller, and few users and machines connected to the domain controller.
July 2019 - July 2021

Docker Container Security

M.Sc. Cyber Security

In my 3rd sem conducted docker pentesting as well as hardening of ddocker container to prevent the docker containers against any malicious actors/threats..

July 2019 - July 2021

Juice Jacking

M.Sc. Cyber Security

Carried out Research project on how attackers can rig the charging ports at public places and how they can extract data from users by using raspbery pi and some basic scripting

July 2019 - July 2021

Online Comic Books

B.E Computer Engineering

Created an online platform based on php and ionic framework where users can create comics online easily with pre defined tools on the site and can be shared easily within the community

July 2019 - July 2021

Attendance & Leave Management System

B.E Computer Engineering

Created an android app and website which aided teachers to take attendance and apply for leave for their college purppose

July 2019 - July 2021

Skills

Security Tools

             
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Interests

"In my spare time, I indulge in a diverse array of interests that keep my curiosity alive. From exploring the culinary wonders of different cuisines to diving into the immersive worlds of video gaming, I find joy in every adventure. Whether it's cruising on two wheels, tinkering under the hood of a car, or marveling at the engineering marvels of airplanes, I'm constantly captivated by the world of automobiles and aviation.

My thirst for knowledge extends beyond the physical realm as I eagerly dive into the depths of cyberspace. I'm always on the lookout for new courses to sharpen my skills and stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity. When I'm not enrolled in a course, you can find me immersed in a plethora of insightful discussions on Quora, where I binge-read to expand my understanding of various topics.

Life is a journey, and I'm dedicated to embracing every twist and turn, both in the digital realm and beyond.".

Certifications & Extra Cirricular Activities

  • Certification of participation for Autopsy Basic and Hands-on from Basis Technology
  • Certified mobilyze Operator (Mobile Based Forensic Toolkit)
  • Certified Network Security Specialist from ICSI Uk
  • Certificate of participation for Burp-suite Mastery from Peritus Infosec
  • Certified in C & C++ from C-DAC
  • Certified Ethical Hacker from Arrow Computers
  • Selected as Microsoft Student Partner for the year 2017-18
  • Selected as Microsoft Student Learn Ambassador for the year 2019-21
  • Volunteered at Makerfest (Mozilla), MakerParty (MJFF) & Smart India Hackathon
  • Participated at 36-hours hackathon organized by Rajathan Government
  • Attended a 5-day IOT week held at GTU (Gujarat Technological University)
  • Attended a 2-day bootcamp on mobile application Hackathon
  • Conducted Workshops under Girscript and mozilla organization as a volunteer
  • Core Committee member for CCV (Club for Cyber Villigance) @NFSU

Curriculum vitae