Yash Shreshthi
About Yash Shreshthi
Yash Shreshthi is an Application Security Engineer at FINRA, with a background in Computer Science and a focus on cybersecurity. He has published research in the IoT domain and holds a Certified Ethical Hacker certification, while currently pursuing additional security certifications.
Work at FINRA
Yash Shreshthi has been employed at FINRA as an Application Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for various tasks related to application security. His duties include creating and resolving tickets in Jira and Cherwell, which are essential tools for tracking and managing security issues. His position at FINRA highlights his commitment to maintaining secure applications within the financial regulatory environment.
Education and Expertise
Yash Shreshthi holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. He is currently pursuing additional certifications, including COMP TIA Security+ and Systems' Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) under ISC^2, to enhance his expertise in security practices.
Background
Yash Shreshthi has a background in information security, having worked as an Information Security Analyst at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included creating new alerts in the Splunk database and utilizing the Splunk Programming Language. This experience provided him with practical skills in cybersecurity and data analysis, which he applies in his current role at FINRA.
Certifications and Research
Yash Shreshthi possesses a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, which demonstrates his proficiency in ethical hacking and security practices. He has also published a research paper in the Internet of Things (IoT) domain in an IEEE publication, contributing to the academic discourse in this rapidly evolving field. His ongoing pursuit of additional certifications reflects his dedication to staying current in the cybersecurity landscape.
Technical Skills
Yash Shreshthi has hands-on experience with various anti-malware tools, including AMP for Cisco and Nexpose. His technical skills are complemented by his experience in creating alerts and programming within the Splunk environment. This combination of practical experience and technical knowledge positions him effectively in the field of application security.