Brij Bhushan Upadhyay
About Brij Bhushan Upadhyay
Brij Bhushan Upadhyay is a Senior Cyber Security Analyst specializing in cyber threat hunting, currently employed at FS-ISAC in Singapore. He has extensive experience in IT security, having worked with various organizations and authored numerous intelligence reports on global threat actors.
Current Role at FS-ISAC
Brij Bhushan Upadhyay serves as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Cyber Threat Hunter) at FS-ISAC since 2017. In this role, he focuses on investigating security incidents within the finance sector, utilizing a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture. His responsibilities include analyzing threats and providing actionable intelligence to mitigate risks.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current position, Upadhyay held various roles in the field of cyber security. He worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as an IT Security Analyst from 2011 to 2015, and later as an IT Security Specialist at Cognizant | UBS AG from 2015 to 2017 in Singapore. He also served as a Senior IT Security Consultant at Appin Software Security Pvt. Ltd from 2009 to 2011, and as a Technology Evangelist at A.P.N. Technology from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Technical Skills
Upadhyay studied Computer Science and Engineering at IETE New Delhi, where he achieved a degree in CS Engineering. He is proficient in advanced tools for malware analysis and threat intelligence, including IDA Pro, Ollydbg, YARA, and Maltego. His technical expertise supports his role in identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
Threat Intelligence and Reporting
Brij Bhushan Upadhyay has completed over 100 raw intelligence reports that track global threat actors. He has authored reports on advanced persistent threats (APTs) such as APT38 (Hidden Cobra aka Lazarus), Cobalt Group, PittyTiger, and FIN7. His work contributes to the understanding of evolving cyber threats and enhances the security strategies of the organizations he has worked with.
Collaboration and Platform Development
In his career, Upadhyay has collaborated with developers to create a private threat intelligence platform. This initiative demonstrates his commitment to improving threat detection and response capabilities within the organizations he has been a part of, further solidifying his role in the cyber security landscape.