Rajat Kapoor
About Rajat Kapoor
Rajat Kapoor is a Manager of Security Research at Trellix, with a background in threat research and security analysis. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Indusface and Trend Micro, and specializes in developing IPS signatures and malware analysis techniques.
Current Role at Trellix
Rajat Kapoor serves as the Manager of Security Research at Trellix, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees various security research initiatives, focusing on developing strategies to enhance cybersecurity measures. His responsibilities include leading a team of researchers and implementing advanced security protocols to protect against emerging threats.
Previous Experience at Indusface
Before joining Trellix, Rajat Kapoor worked at Indusface as a Senior Security Researcher for 10 months in 2021 and 2022. His role involved conducting in-depth security assessments and contributing to the development of security solutions. Prior to this, he held positions in IT administration and as a Threat Research Engineer at Indusface from 2007 to 2011.
Experience at Trend Micro
Rajat Kapoor has extensive experience at Trend Micro, where he worked in various capacities from 2011 to 2020. He served as Manager of Threat Research, leading efforts in threat detection and analysis. He also held the position of Technical Consultant for 7 months in 2020. His tenure at Trend Micro included developing IPS signatures and utilizing advanced malware analysis techniques.
Educational Background
Rajat Kapoor earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from HNBGU, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in cybersecurity, equipping him with analytical skills relevant to security research.
Specializations and Skills
Rajat Kapoor specializes in developing Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) signatures and protocol decoders. He utilizes MITRE techniques for detection and coverage in his security research. Additionally, he has expertise in both static and dynamic malware analysis techniques, and is experienced in working with AWS and VMware ESXi environments.