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Lavlesh Mishra

Lavlesh Mishra

Information Security Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN, 400104
English, Hindi

Background


About

About

To secure a position and be a part of an IT/Cyber Security company which gives scope to enhance my knowledge and skills, which can be used for organization's growth and personal growth contributing to the organization's success while being resourceful.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Information Security Engineer, IDfy

    May, 2024 - Present

    Working as an Information Security Engineer focusing on cloud security, incident response, and DevSecOps integration.

    • Performed VAPT for web apps, APIs, mobile apps, and Wi-Fi networks; investigated phishing incidents and binary threats.

    • Managed external VAPT efforts and coordinated vulnerability remediation with development teams.

    • Supported DevSecOps by integrating SAST, dependency scanning, and secrets detection into CI/CD pipelines.

    • Led threat modeling sessions and risk assessments to strengthen security posture.

    • Investigated and triaged alerts from GCP SCC, WAF, and SIEM; conducted post-incident analysis and implemented long-term fixes.

    • Delivered security awareness training and developed custom automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency.

    • Hands-on experience with GCP security tools and infrastructure.

    • Automated security monitoring workflows to reduce response times and enhance threat detection accuracy.

    • Developed and optimized custom detection rules and signatures for SIEM platforms.

    • Conducted binary security analysis and threat modeling for proprietary products.

    • Experience with DevOps tools including Kibana, GitLab, Argo, and related platforms.

  • Senior Executive-Cyber Security, Nangia Co LLP

    Jun, 2022 - Apr, 20241 year 11 months

    Led and managed security assessments for various clients, specializing in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security compliance.

    • Led, Managed Conducted Security Assessments as per client requirement

    • Performed application security assessment of Web applications, Mobile applications, services and API

    • Liaising with the Development and Operations team for closure of vulnerabilities found during assessment phase

    • Conducted configuration reviews for Operating System, Database, Firewall

    • Involved in organizing, planning and managing timelines for engagements as well as re-validation activities

    • Conducted Wi-Fi Pentesting, Network Segmentation testing

    • Conducted vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for internal network, and other infrastructure-DR/DC

    • Re-validated and responsible for tracking status of closure, Resolve client queries via in-person discussions/remote calls

    • Performed dark web monitoring using techniques like dark web search engines and leak forums for leaked information of the organization and communicated findings through detailed reports

    • Performed osint activities using techniques like social media scraping and web scrapping

    • Draft detailed reports on the vulnerabilities observed during assessments

  • Intern-Cyber Security, Network Intelligence

    Mar, 2022 - Apr, 20222 months

    Cybersecurity internship focusing on vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security configuration reviews.

    • Performed configuration review for firewalls and database servers

    • Run Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing activities of Client Infrastructure- Internal External remotely

    • Conducted Grey/Black Box Application Security Assessment for Web applications keeping business requirement in mind

    • Prepared detailed report for the said performed activities

Skills

Skills

  • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

    VAPT

    Web Application Penetration Testing

    Mobile Application Penetration Testing

    API Testing

    Network Penetration Testing

  • Cloud Security

    GCP Security Command Center

    GCP WAF

  • DevSecOps

    SAST Implementation

    Dependency Scanning

    Secret Detection

    Developer Security Training

  • Incident Response & Monitoring

    Cloud SIEM Alert Management

    Incident Detection & Response

    Dark Web Monitoring

  • Security Assessment & Compliance

    Security Configuration Review

    Threat Modeling

    Risk Assessment

    Security Posture Assessment

  • Operating Systems

    Linux

    Windows

    Security Hardening

  • Network Security

    Firewall Management

    Network Segmentation

    Wi-Fi Security Testing

    Network Architecture Review

  • OSINT & Social Engineering

    Open Source Intelligence

    Social Media Intelligence

    Email Investigation

    Information Gathering

  • Soft Skills

    Client Communication

    Team Collaboration

    Project Management

    Problem Solving

Education

Education

  • Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Ladhidevi Saraf College

    Jul, 2014 - Jul, 2017

  • Commerce, Higher Secondary Certificate, Vidya Vikas Universal College

    Jun, 2012 - Jun, 2014

Certificates

Certificates

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), EC-Council

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  • CISC (Certified Information Security Consultant), IIS (Institute of Information Security)

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  • CPFA (Certified Professional Forensics Analyst), IIS (Institute of Information Security)

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  • API Pentesting, APISEC University

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  • CCNA Routing and Switching Training, Signellent Technologies Pvt Ltd

    Issued on:

Awards

Awards

  • Cyber Security Quiz Competition - 1st Prize , IIS (Institute of Information Security)

    Awarded on: Nov 14, 2020

    Awarded 1st prize in Cyber Security Quiz Competition organized by IIS

Interests

Interests

  • Cybersecurity

    CTF CompetitionsTryHackMeHackTheBox
  • Sports & Recreation

    Outdoor GamesTravellingExploring
  • Personal Development

    Reading Self Help BooksContinuous Learning