Apsara Thapa

Master's

Information Assurance and Security Engineering

SAMSUNG SARC

Cybersecurity Engineer Intern

• Contributed to the deployment of the internal SARC AI tool, enhancing automated security analysis and threat detection capabilities • Developed API-driven metadata extraction and analysis for security confidential tickets, improving incident management accuracy and efficiency • Utilized Netskope to analyze logs for compromised credentials, developing custom alert mechanisms to notify affected users more effectively • Enhanced SIEM ticket resolution workflows, implementing automation to reduce response time by 40% and improve incident handling • Automated vulnerability scans on machines/servers/systems/networks using Rapid7, incorporating scripts for identification and assessment of security risks • Facilitated seamless server migration by assisting in upgrading obsolete RHEL servers to latest versions, reducing operational risks by 80% • Designed and executed migration strategies for legacy systems, improving performance and reducing downtime during transitions • Improved network security by implementing firewall rules and monitoring network traffic, strengthening company security policies • Achieved zero critical vulnerabilities during audits by applying regular Linux patches and updates, enhancing system security • Collaborated with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities, integrating security best practices into the SDLC • Tools and Technologies: Rapid7, Netskope, CrowdStrike, Jira, Splunk, Symantec DLP, Eramba Risk Management, AlienVault Threat Intelligence, Proofpoint, Postman