Prathmesh Dhole
Cybersecurity Analyst
I am a Cybersecurity Analyst with 1 year of experience at Quick Heal Technologies, where I excel in security monitoring and incident response. I've successfully detected and analyzed over 50 security alerts daily, enhancing the security posture of multiple client infrastructures. I am building toward a future in SOC and Threat Detection, where I can further leverage my skills in incident response and threat hunting.
Skills
Projects
Developed a web-based chat application with integrated machine learning models to detect and block phishing and spam messages, preventing 100% of test-case malicious messages from reaching recipients during simulations. Enhanced application security by implementing protections against 10+ common web-based attack vectors (e.g., XSS, SQL injection), ensuring a secure and reliable user experience for all users. Designed and tested real-time message analysis pipelines capable of processing 100+ messages per minute, improving phishing and spam detection efficiency and reducing simulated response time by ~30% in testing scenarios.
View Source CodePhishing Simulation Project
Designed and executed a phishing simulation by creating a simulated Gmail login page using the Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET), successfully demonstrating credential harvesting techniques to 50+ simulated users. Leveraged findings to emphasise the importance of security awareness training and recommended phishing detection mechanisms, improving simulated organisational preparedness for 50+ users in enterprise scenarios. Engineered detailed post-simulation reports that illustrated 5+ threat vectors, quantified vulnerability exposure, and outlined actionable security enhancements, helping strengthen organisational defences in the simulated environment.
Experience
Quick Heal
August 2025 - Present
Conducted real-time monitoring and incident response in an MDR environment by detecting and analysing 50+ security alerts and malicious IOCs per day across multiple client infrastructures. Assisted in alert triage, root cause analysis, and incident containment, collaborating with SOC teams to support the investigation and resolution of 20+ security incidents following standard escalation procedures. Supported threat hunting initiatives by analysing logs and patterns, contributing insights that helped improve detection logic and reduce false positives in incident response workflows. Analysed client security reports and provided recommendations for automating recurring incidents using playbook-based responses, supporting faster response times and operational efficiency. Gained hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, including firewalls, EDR, UBA, antivirus, and email security platforms.
Sana Cyber Forensics Pvt. Ltd.
January 2024 - April 2024
Performed digital forensic investigations to support incident response and post-incident analysis across 5–10 security cases, assisting with evidence collection, analysis, and documentation. Mapped security incidents to the Cyber Kill Chain framework for 100% of investigated cases, enabling structured analysis of attack stages and supporting improved detection, containment, and remediation decisions. Assisted in identifying network and system vulnerabilities during investigations and contributed actionable security improvement recommendations to reduce repeat incident risk. Gained hands-on experience with forensic and data analysis tools, including Talon, FTK, and MobileEdit, performing evidence acquisition and data recovery on multiple systems and mobile devices.
Fortinet
July 2024 - September 2024
Gained hands-on exposure to network security fundamentals, including routing, switching, and basic troubleshooting across multiple lab-based and simulated network environments (5+ scenarios). Applied knowledge of the OSI model and TCP/IP protocols to analyse network traffic flows and security controls during 10+ network analyses exercises. Assisted with firewall policy configuration and rule base reviews, supporting the evaluation of 10+ firewall rules to strengthen perimeter defence and improve compliance with organisational security standards.
Cyber Secured India
March 2024 - July 2024
Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web and Android applications, identifying 10+ security weaknesses and recommending remediation measures aligned with security best practices. Documented assessment findings for 10+ vulnerabilities and supported risk mitigation efforts by delivering actionable security improvement recommendations through structured vulnerability reports. Participated in 5+ structured training sessions on cybersecurity and digital forensics, strengthening foundational security knowledge and hands-on practical skills. Researched emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques on an ongoing basis, staying updated with evolving threat landscapes.
Certifications
Network Defense
06/2024 - 08/2024
Ethical Hacking
07/2023 - 10/2023
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
07/2025 - Present
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
B.E. in Computer Science • 08/2021 - 05/2025
8.86 / 10
Nowrosjee Wadia College
HSC in Science • 06/2019 - 05/2021
92 / 100
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