Akash Upadhyaya
About Akash Upadhyaya
Akash Upadhyaya is a Security Associate currently working as a SOC Analyst at Zscaler since 2024. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity roles, including positions at Qualys, Bugcrowd, and HackerOne, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Poornima College of Engineering.
Work at Bugcrowd
Akash Upadhyaya has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Associate since 2019. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of cybersecurity, contributing to the company's efforts in vulnerability management and exploit development. His experience in this position spans over five years, during which he has developed skills in incident response and threat hunting.
Current Role at Zscaler
Since 2024, Akash has worked as a SOC Analyst at Zscaler. His role is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and he operates remotely. With eight months of experience in this position, he is involved in monitoring security incidents and responding to potential threats, leveraging his background in security operations.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current roles, Akash worked at Qualys as a Security Operations Engineer from 2021 to 2024. He also held positions at Valeurbit Infosec as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and at HackerOne as a Security Researcher from 2019 to 2024. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with a solid foundation in various cybersecurity practices.
Education and Expertise
Akash Upadhyaya completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at Poornima College of Engineering from 2016 to 2020. He also attended Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he studied Computer Science during his 11th and 12th grades from 2014 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in static application security testing (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and software composition analysis (SCA).
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Akash possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cybersecurity. He is proficient in programming languages such as Python and C++. His expertise includes handling security information and event management (SIEM) systems, particularly with tools like Splunk and Kibana for log analysis. Additionally, he has knowledge in Active Directory security, threat modeling, and advanced security techniques.