Tharindu Gihan

Cybersecurity Specialist

Colombo

Summary

Driven and (ISC)² certified Cybersecurity student entering the final year of a B.Sc. in IT, specializing in Cybersecurity. Possesses hands-on experience in enterprise-level network security from an internship at MillenniumITESP, managing and troubleshooting industry-leading firewall and WAF technologies. Proven ability in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security auditing, with a strong foundation in network configuration, malware analysis, and secure software development. Seeking to apply technical expertise and a proactive approach to security in a challenging cybersecurity position.

Overview

year of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Intern - Cybersecurity

MillenniumITESP

08.2023 - 08.2024

Configured, deployed, and troubleshot enterprise-grade firewalls, including Check Point and Palo Alto, to enhance network security for various clients.
Managed Imperva Web Application Firewalls (WAF) on both cloud and on-premise environments to protect against web-based threats.
Conducted OS and patch upgrades, performed device health checks, and analyzed configurations to ensure optimal performance and security posture.
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Gained experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike and SentinelOne, and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) with F5 XC.
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Malabe, Sri Lanka

04.2001 -

Skills

Firewalls & Network Security - Check Point, Palo Alto, Imperva WAF (On-prem & Cloud), F5 Load Balancers

Endpoint & Application Security - CrowdStrike EDR, SentinelOne EDR, Trellix EDR & DLP, F5 XC WAAP

Vulnerability Assessment - Burp Suite, Netsparker, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Qualys, Metasploit Framework

Languages & Databases - Python, C, Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS, Assembly

Operating Systems - Windows, Linux

Security Concepts - SIEM, DLP, Risk Management (OCTAVE Allegro), Malware Analysis, Steganalysis

Social - Teamwork and collaboration, Fast learner, Quick learner

Websites

Certification

Official (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Professional References

Thushara Illangasekara

Director - Cybersecurity

thusharai@mitesp.com

MillenniumITESP, 6th floor, No.450D, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Thisara Dilshan

Associate Consultant - Cybersecurity

thisarad@mitesp.com