Mark Ashwin
About Mark Ashwin
Mark Ashwin is a Cyber Security Analyst with experience in managing enterprise security controls and conducting vulnerability assessments. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a strong interest in security automation and cloud technologies.
Work at KPMG India
Mark Ashwin currently holds the position of Cyber Security Analyst at KPMG India. He has been with the organization since 2022. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of cyber security, leveraging his skills in managing enterprise security controls and conducting vulnerability assessments.
Education and Expertise
Mark Ashwin completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management (GITAM) University in Visakhapatnam from 2017 to 2021. He also studied at GEMS Education, achieving Class 12. Mark has pursued additional certifications in Ethical Hacking through Internshala and has completed industry-relevant courses on Coursera, enhancing his knowledge and skills in cyber security.
Background
Mark Ashwin began his career with an internship at PurpleSynapz™ in 2022, where he worked for five months as an Internship Trainee in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this internship, he managed enterprise security controls, including Check Point Firewalls and IPS/IDS solutions, and conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on various endpoints.
Achievements in Cyber Security
During his internship, Mark Ashwin conducted detailed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, providing recommendations for remediation. He has also demonstrated a strong interest in security automation and cloud technologies by building an Azure project, showcasing his commitment to upskilling in these areas.