Santosh Mohan Cherukula Email & Phone Number

As a dedicated Cybersecurity and IT professional, I specialize in threat detection, risk management, and IT support, bringing a blend of technical expertise and problem-solving skills honed through hands-on projects and real-world experience. My passion lies in enhancing security postures and providing seamless IT support for businesses, ensuring their systems are resilient, secure, and efficient.Key Areas of Expertise:Cybersecurity Incident Response & Digital ForensicsInformation Security Governance & Risk ManagementIT Support, System Administration, & Network TroubleshootingMobile Device Management (MDM) & Endpoint SecurityCloud Services, Active Directory, Azure AD, & Office 365 SuiteVendor Risk Assessments & Compliance (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST)Projects & Experiences:Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Led simulated security breach scenarios to identify and mitigate threats, collecting and analyzing digital evidence using forensic tools and techniques. This project honed my skills in threat detection, root cause analysis, and network traffic monitoring.Hybrid Cloud Lab with Azure & Active Directory: Deployed a secure hybrid cloud environment using Microsoft Azure and Active Directory, enabling seamless remote access with robust security protocols, including VPN setup and multi-factor authentication (MFA).Mobile Device Management with Microsoft Intune: Designed and implemented an MDM solution using Intune, enforcing security policies, managing device compliance, and troubleshooting remotely, simulating real-world enterprise device management.Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Participated in projects focused on risk assessments, vendor evaluations, and compliance documentation aligned with SOC2, ISO 27001, and NIST standards, ensuring organizations met stringent cybersecurity requirements.Back-End System Monitoring & Security Management: Supported backend system monitoring, managed APIs, and collaborated with cross-functional teams for secure application management, utilizing Jira and Confluence for task management and documentation.Tools & Technologies:Security Tools: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, SIEMs, EDRsCloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWSITSM Tools: Jira, ServiceNow, ConfluenceOperating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOSScripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, BashCertifications:Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Certified in Azure Security & Compliance (SC-900)Lean Six SigmaLet's connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization’s security and IT landscape.