Ashwin Vamshi
About Ashwin Vamshi
Ashwin Vamshi is a Principal Security Researcher at Menlo Security Inc. in Bengaluru, India, specializing in advanced persistent threats and browser exploits, with extensive experience in threat intelligence and malware analysis.
Work at Menlo Security
Ashwin Vamshi has served as Principal Security Researcher at Menlo Security Inc. since 2022. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he focuses on advanced persistent threats (APT) and browser exploits. His role involves conducting in-depth research to enhance security measures and protect against evolving cyber threats.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current position, Ashwin worked at several notable organizations in the cybersecurity field. He was a Staff Engineer at Netskope from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to security solutions. He also held the position of Manager - Security Research - Threat Intelligence at Uptycs for one year. Earlier, he served as a Senior Threat Analyst at Blue Coat Systems from 2014 to 2016, focusing on threat analysis.
Education and Expertise
Ashwin Vamshi holds an MBA in Information Technology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, completed between 2011 and 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology from 2004 to 2008. His educational background is complemented by expertise in decoding tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in cyber attacks.
Research Focus and Skills
Ashwin has extensive research experience on threat actors and targeted attacks. He specializes in anomaly and network infection detection and possesses a strong understanding of both static and dynamic analysis of malware throughout its lifecycle. His ability to decode complex problems using the 5W1H method is notable, along with a commitment to mentoring and building technical teams.
Early Career and Development
Ashwin began his career in the tech industry with roles such as a Technical Support Executive at Sutherland Global Services and a Malware Research Analyst at Comodo Security Solutions. He also worked as a Free Lancer in Sales and Activations at Vodafone India. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his later achievements in cybersecurity research.