Sikha Puthanveedu on LinkedIn: Introduction to Vulnerability Management (2024)

Excited to share that I've joined First National Financial LP as an Intern in the Information Security team, focusing on Security Operations (SOC). Grateful for the opportunity to further my experience in cybersecurity with such a reputable organization. I'm eager to contribute to the team's efforts in protecting against cyber threats. A big thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Here's to a successful internship ahead! 💼💻

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Happy to announce the successful completion of my internship as a Digital Forensic Analyst at Charles River Associates! 🎉 Over the past 2 months, I've had the privilege of living out my dream role by delving into the fascinating world of ransomware cases, analyzing IOCs, and honing my skills in differentiating false positives. 💼🔍During my time at Charles River Associates, I've had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases, gaining hands-on experience in forensic analysis, incident response, and threat detection. Leveraging advanced tools and methodologies, such as Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, FTK Imager, Axiom, Eric Zimmerman’s tools and many more, I've been able to contribute to the team's success in mitigating cyber threats and ensuring the security of our client's assets. 💻💡I'm immensely grateful for the guidance and support of my colleagues and mentors throughout this journey. Their expertise and mentorship have been invaluable in shaping my understanding of cybersecurity and preparing me for future challenges in the field. 🙏As I reflect on this incredible experience, I'm filled with excitement for the next chapter of my cybersecurity journey. I'm eager to apply the knowledge and skills I've acquired to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape. 💪✨A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! Stay tuned for more updates on my cybersecurity adventures. 🔒🤞 #DigitalForensics #RansomwareAnalysis #CybersecurityJourney #LearningAndGrowing

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Exciting news! 🎉 Day of Shecurity is expanding its empowering platform to India with virtual events! Calling all female cybersecurity experts in #India: it's your time to shine! 💻 Submit your talk proposal now and let's inspire and empower together! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🌟

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Thrilled to be featured on Day of Shecurity!🌟 Revisiting my journey and looking forward to the upcoming conference in April.💼🔒Follow Day of Shecurity for more details about the April conference.

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Embarking on a new chapter as a Digital Forensic Analyst Intern at Charles River Associates! Thrilled to be part of this incredible team and eager to contribute to exciting projects. Thanks to everyone who has been part of my journey so far!#newbeginnings #careeradventure #cybersecurity

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Wow! What an incredible experience at the 2024 CISO Forum organized by siberX and Mahdi Raza. I'm truly grateful to everyone involved for making it such a meaningful event for the cyber community.I'm thrilled to share that our team, 404NOTFOUNDERS, placed third in the CTF competition organized by Toronto School of Management and siberX. It's a dream come true moment for me, and I owe immense thanks to Gayathri Rajamohan for extending the last-minute invitation. Without her, I wouldn't have had the chance to participate in such a thrilling event. A huge shoutout to my incredible team members Gayathri Rajamohan, Deniz Topaloglu and Vaishnavi Balaji for their outstanding coordination and effort throughout the competition. Your dedication was instrumental to our success!Special thanks to Shrey Raval, Ali Abbas Mehboob Hirji, and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to organize the CTF competition. Your hard work ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.I can't forget to mention the enlightening talk by Chris Roberts. His candid insights have inspired me even more to contribute to this rapidly evolving industry.To everyone involved, thank you once again. The opportunity to meet and connect with fellow professionals in the industry was invaluable. It was inspiring to share ideas and perspectives with such passionate individuals. Here's to the enriching conversations and connections made at the event! ✌ 🥂 #CISOForum2024 #CyberSecurity #CTFCompetition #SiberX

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🚀 Just concluded an incredible journey with TryHackMe's Advent of Cyber 2023—an exploration across diverse cybersecurity domains: penetration testing, security operations, digital forensics, machine learning, and malware analysis! 🌐The captivating storyline made the adventure even more interesting, as the challenges delved into critical issues such as SQL injection, SSRF, memory vulnerabilities, and authentication risks, highlighting the significance of secure coding practices and robust defenses. 💡🛡️Exploring machine learning challenges for the first time, from deciphering CAPTCHA to mastering SPAM detection, felt like unfolding interesting chapters in a cyber adventure. Mobile analysis using FTK Imager on Day 24 added an exciting twist, uncovering secrets hidden within smartphones. 📱🔒The hands-on experience with tools like SiLK, dnSpy, CAPTCHA22, crunch, Hydra, CeWL, Wfuzz, Android Debug Bridge (adb), and more enriched the adventure. 🔍 With the completion certificate in hand, big thanks to TryHackMe for a fun and educational experience! 🏆💻 Here's to more exciting journeys in the cyber world! 🥂 🎅 🥳#AdventOfCyber2023 #TryHackMe #CybersecurityAdventure 🔐💻

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Had a fantastic time at the Leading Cyber Ladies, Toronto Meetup yesterday! 🌟 The Holiday edition was a delightful mix of cyber discussions, strategic games, meaningful connections — all accompanied by delicious snacks and drinks.😊A huge shoutout to siberX for sponsoring an event that added an extra layer of excitement and learning! 🙌🎲 Cyber Table Top Game - Incident Response Challenge: Imagine, it's two weeks before Christmas and our organization faced a cybersecurity crisis. Unexplained disruptions occurred, financial transactions became erratic, and our digital infrastructure came under threat. Turns out, sneaky phishing emails caused a ransomware attack. Ali Abbas Mehboob Hirji with his team crafted an experience that had our team of security analysts, armed with Google Cloud backups, role-playing to safeguard our operations when everything seemed to go wrong. A true test of our incident response skills! 🔍In a world where even the best plans can fall short, the meetup highlighted the importance of being adaptable and having a robust support system. A big thank you to Leading Cyber Ladies and siberX for providing an environment to learn and connect in the dynamic world of cybersecurity. 🚀💻It was a great opportunity to connect with incredible people and learn from them. Mahdi Raza, and Ali Abbas Mehboob Hirji, I've been following you on LinkedIn for a long time, and it was a pleasure to finally talk to you and hear your insights. Your experiences truly added depth to the discussions. Helen Oakley, CISSP, GPCS, thank you for giving opportunities as part of LCL, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next event. 🌐💬Hats off to everyone who contributed to making this Holiday meetup unforgettable! And a special thank you for the free swag and cool T-shirt! 🎉 Can't wait for the next adventure. 🎉 #LCLToronto #Cybersecurity #TableTopGame #IncidentResponse #Networking #HolidayMagic 🎅🎁

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Absolutely thrilled to be a part of ISC2 Toronto Chapter's journey as a volunteer! Last night's celebration was a blast, and grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many incredible individuals. I'm eagerly anticipating the exciting events lined up for 2024. 🚀🌟 #ISC2Toronto #VolunteerLife #2024EventsAhead

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🚀 Just wrapped up my first-ever hackathon and what an experience it was! 🤖 Participated in the Halt the Hack Cyber Security Hackathon organized by the Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario, and the City of Toronto.💡It was more than just a challenge; a deep dive into real-world scenarios, where we hunted for vulnerabilities and brainstormed solutions as a tight-knit cybersecurity team.A massive shoutout to my incredible teammates - Abhinay Guduri, Dheeraj Chandra Pamidimukkala, Shamia Shova, Sai Rakesh Kagitha, ROSHAN JOSHY, and Taqi Ur-Rahman. We collaborated seamlessly and shared our knowledge to tackle challenges head-on.A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional coaches - Ali Abbas Mehboob Hirji and Shrey Raval. Your guidance was instrumental in our success!Special mention to the brilliant and charismatic Ethical Hacking Lead, Zeena Abdulla, for an enlightening session on "A Day in the life of an Ethical Hacker". 💡Meeting my professor Ferris Adi added an extra layer of inspiration to the event.A standout moment was the riveting panel discussion on the "Future of the Cybersecurity Talent Landscape" featuring industry experts David Langille, Ferris Adi, and hosted by Juliana Prah. Their insights were truly eye-opening.This hackathon provided a hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities and proposing effective solutions - a crucial skill in the cybersecurity field. Looking forward to more opportunities like this! 💻🌐 #HaltTheHack #Cybersecurity #HackathonExperience #SiberX #CityofToronto

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