Karthikeyan M
About Karthikeyan M
Karthikeyan M is a Principal Cloud Operations Information Security Engineer at Syniti, specializing in cybersecurity and cloud security solutions. He has over a decade of experience in the field, with a strong educational background in Computing Systems and Electrical Engineering.
Work at Syniti
Karthikeyan M serves as the Principal Cloud Operations Information Security Engineer at Syniti, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cloud security operations, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of information systems. His expertise in advanced intrusion prevention systems and Security Operations Center (SOC) projects contributes to maintaining a secure environment within the organization. Karthikeyan's work is centered in the Greater Chennai Area, where he applies his extensive knowledge of cybersecurity to protect organizational assets.
Education and Expertise
Karthikeyan M holds a Master of Technology (MTech) degree in Computing Systems and Infrastructure from BITS Pilani, which he completed between 2018 and 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Sri Krishna Engineering College from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity, including proficiency in various platforms such as Cisco NGFW, Checkpoint NGFW, and Palo Alto NGFW.
Background in Cybersecurity
Karthikeyan M has a robust background in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles that enhance his skills in the field. Prior to his current position at Syniti, he worked at NTT Ltd. as a Tech Lead and L4 Implementation Engineer from 2017 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Security Specialist at HCL Comnet Limited from 2011 to 2016 and as a Senior Security Administrator at Wipro for 8 months in 2016-2017. His diverse experience across these organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security operations and technologies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Karthikeyan M possesses a wide array of technical skills in cybersecurity. He is experienced in deploying and managing VPN solutions, such as Cisco AnyConnect and Palo Alto Global Protect. His expertise extends to Privileged Identity Management (PIM) using CyberArk PAS and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) with RSA Envision. Additionally, he is proficient in web filtering technologies and Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, which are critical for maintaining secure web environments. His knowledge also includes cloud security solutions like Zscaler Cloud Proxy and PaloAlto Prisma.