Dhruval Gandhi
About Dhruval Gandhi
Dhruval Gandhi is a Principal Security Researcher at Menlo Security Inc. in Bengaluru, India, with extensive experience in security research and automation tools for malware analysis.
Work at Menlo Security
Dhruval Gandhi serves as Principal Security Researcher at Menlo Security Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he focuses on security research and development, contributing to the company's efforts in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Zscaler
Prior to joining Menlo Security, Dhruval Gandhi worked at Zscaler for a total of five years in various roles. He began as a Security Researcher from 2013 to 2016, then progressed to Manager - Security Research for a brief period in 2022, and served as Lead - Security Research from 2020 to 2022. His experience at Zscaler involved significant contributions to security research initiatives.
Research and Development Contributions
Dhruval Gandhi has developed automation tools for processing malicious files, including DOCs, PDFs, and Flash. His expertise encompasses system programming related to security research, with a specialization in analyzing exploit kit infection cycles. He also runs a public research blog focused on reverse engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Dhruval Gandhi studied Computer Engineering at Gujarat University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree. He also completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the Technical Education Board in Gujarat. His educational background supports his extensive career in cybersecurity and security research.
Career Background
Before his tenure at Zscaler, Dhruval Gandhi worked at several organizations in the cybersecurity field. His roles included Malware Researcher at Cyphort Inc. from 2016 to 2017, and Security Consultant at Trend Micro for a short period in 2012. He also served as an Information Security Consultant at Indusface from 2011 to 2012.