AKANKSHA PATHAK

Hello! I'm Akanksha

As a cyber security consultant, I specialize in Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Threat Analysis and Cloud Security. My day to day job involves activities like security assessments and developing a secure architecture design for my customers. Overall, I have almost 8 years of experience in the technology domain.

Akanksha Pathak

CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT

Resume

CYBERSECURITY EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Cloud Security

Experience in working with cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. I have worked with business and technical teams to build high level process/system solutions and led cross-functional development teams.

Defined leading Azure cloud security policies for the enterprise, including performing cloud security gap assessments, building robust security programs and providing recommendations to implement the best practices within 6 months
Conducted in-depth cloud risk assessment on AWS and Azure services, scanned the cloud services using DivvyCloud tool, formulating strategic priorities to address 30+ gaps to move up the cyber maturity model within 6 months
Defined and delivered security configuration management solutions for setting up the cloud infrastructure for virtualization platform - VMware and utilizing the cloud native tools and other third-party solutions

Application Security and Threat Detection

Experience in working with various applications including low code no code, SAP, native applications, HR and governance applications. I have worked with companies to adopt the shift left approach.

Architected a secure SDLC model for 5 applications used across a top 10 financial company; assisting them to develop application security operating model, governance and DevSecOps processes
Assessed endpoint security control environment based on identified threats used by attackers, recommending endpoint configuration and technology stack changes, predicting 70% improvement in cyber controls effectiveness
Conducted security risk assessment using NIST as the baseline and identified key risks, created an implementation plan, laid out regular tabletop exercises plan and a strategic roadmap for a consumer products client to manage risks

Vulnerability Management

Experience in working with to identify, triage and remediate vulnerabilities using tools like Qualys and Rapid 7.

Designed vulnerability management program to integrate ServiceNow-VR tool by creating logical and technical architecture diagrams, predicting an increase in the triaging and remediation of critical vulnerabilities by 75%
Provided concise vulnerability scanned reports and conducting an in-depth analysis of the Market’s vulnerability posture by providing thorough recommendations on how to reduce the vulnerability count and the overall risk exposure
Driven report automation of cybersecurity assessments for physical security specialists to upgrade the pilot security software thereby staying abreast with the current regulatory environment