Mahesh Belagali
About Mahesh Belagali
Mahesh Belagali is an Information Technology Security & Risk Manager with extensive experience in security measures across various operating systems. He specializes in privileged access management, data loss prevention, and utilizes a range of network and security tools to enhance organizational security.
Work at Confidential
Mahesh Belagali has been serving as the Information Technology Security & Risk Manager at Confidential since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security measures and risk management strategies within the organization. His position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where he has contributed to enhancing the overall security posture of the company for four years.
Education and Expertise
Mahesh Belagali completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Mumbai from 2000 to 2003. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in information technology and security management. He specializes in various areas, including privileged access management, data loss prevention, and cloud security, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
Technical Skills and Tools
Mahesh possesses a diverse skill set in information technology security. He is proficient in using network and firewall assurance tools, such as Skybox, to enhance security management. His expertise extends to log management and SIEM solutions, utilizing tools like Tripwire Log Center and Symantec. He also employs advanced network tools, including MRTG, Nagios, and Wireshark, for effective network management and monitoring.
Security Management Practices
In his role, Mahesh implements various security management practices. He utilizes tools for privileged access management, including Thycotic and BeyondTrust, and employs data loss prevention strategies using Symantec. Additionally, he manages patch management solutions with WSUS and CMS to ensure compliance and system security. His experience includes deploying and managing intrusion detection and prevention systems with Cisco technologies.
Experience with Security Technologies
Mahesh has extensive experience in managing security measures across multiple operating systems, including Windows and Linux. He is skilled in configuring and managing stateful firewalls from vendors such as Cisco, Checkpoint, and Fortinet. His hands-on experience also includes using breach detection tools like Cybereason and conducting vulnerability assessments with tools such as Nessus and Qualys.