Karthik Palnati
About Karthik Palnati
Karthik Palnati is an Assistant Manager in Cyber Security at HighRadius, specializing in securing containers and Kubernetes environments. He has extensive experience in security assessments and previously worked at the Defence Research and Development Organisation as a Senior Information Security Consultant.
Current Role at HighRadius
Karthik Palnati serves as the Assistant Manager Cyber Security at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, he focuses on securing containers and Kubernetes environments. His role involves overseeing various cyber security measures to protect the organization's digital assets.
Previous Experience at HighRadius
Before his current role, Karthik worked at HighRadius as the Lead Cyber Security from 2022 to 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for implementing security protocols and enhancing the company's cyber defense mechanisms. His tenure contributed to the organization's overall security posture.
Experience at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Karthik has extensive experience from his time at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where he worked as a Senior Information Security Consultant from 2013 to 2022. His responsibilities included conducting security assessments and improving information security practices within the organization.
Educational Background
Karthik holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Careers for Engineering Students, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Technology in Computer Software Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, between 2013 and 2015.
Specializations and Skills
Karthik specializes in security assessments, including Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Mobile Penetration Testing. He has also been involved in Red Team operations to evaluate and enhance organizational security measures.