Hi, I'm Anchal

Master of IT (Cybersecurity) — Former KPMG Cybersecurity Analyst

Passionate about securing digital assets and protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. Specialized in SOC operations, SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management.

2+

Years Experience

KPMG

Big 4 Consulting

5+

Certifications

Anchal - Cybersecurity Professional
Professional & Consulting Skills
Consulting, leadership, clear communication, and strong organizational capability
  • • Consulting
  • • Strategic planning & execution
  • • Leadership & team management
  • • Creative problem solving
  • • Documentation & content writing
  • • Proposal and report writing
  • • Technical & executive communication
  • • Collaborative teamwork
  • • Meticulous attention to detail
  • • Excellent organizational skills
  • • Calm and poised under pressure
About Me

Cybersecurity Professional with Big 4 Consulting Experience

With 2+ years of cybersecurity consulting experience at KPMG India, I bring industry-leading security expertise to every engagement.

  • SOC operations & SIEM alert monitoring
  • DLP policy optimization & incident response
  • Vulnerability management & remediation

Currently pursuing Master of IT (Cybersecurity) in Australia, combining academic excellence with hands-on industry experience.

Digital Security Fortress
Skills

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive cybersecurity skills developed through enterprise consulting and academic study.

Cybersecurity & Risk
  • • SOC Operations
  • • Incident Response
  • • Risk Assessment
  • • Security Audits
  • • Compliance (ISO 27001)
Tools & Platforms
  • • Splunk SIEM
  • • Forcepoint DLP
  • • CrowdStrike
  • • ServiceNow
  • • Qualys
Cloud & Network
  • • Azure Security
  • • AWS Fundamentals
  • • Network Security
  • • Firewall Config
  • • VPN Management
Programming
  • • Python
  • • Bash Scripting
  • • PowerShell
  • • SQL
  • • Git Version Control

Real-World Cybersecurity

Digital Shield Protection

Digital Protection

Secure Cloud Network

Cloud Security

Cyber Guardian

Threat Monitoring

Threat Analysis

Threat Analysis

Experience

Professional Background

KPMG

KPMG India

Cybersecurity Analyst

2+ Years

Gurugram, India

Key Achievements

  • Monitored 1,000+ security alerts via SIEM, identifying phishing, malware & insider threats
  • Managed end-to-end DLP operations, reducing false positives by ~40%
  • Conducted vulnerability scanning & remediation of 100+ vulnerabilities
  • Led PhonePe (Fintech) client engagement - policy creation & incident management
  • Authored 25+ SOPs & technical documentation for global operations
Projects

Security Case Studies

Real-world security projects demonstrating practical expertise.

SOC Monitoring Optimization
Enterprise Security Operations

Problem

High volume of false positive alerts causing alert fatigue

Tools Used

SplunkSOARPython

Outcome

Reduced false positives by 40%, improved response time

DLP Policy Framework
Data Loss Prevention

Problem

Inconsistent data protection across enterprise endpoints

Tools Used

ForcepointRegexPolicy Engine

Outcome

Unified DLP coverage, 99.5% sensitive data protection

Vulnerability Management
Risk Remediation Program

Problem

Large backlog of unpatched critical vulnerabilities

Tools Used

QualysServiceNowCVSS

Outcome

200+ critical vulnerabilities remediated in 90 days

🏆Recognition & Programs

Grad Girls Program - Victoria Government
Selected participant in a competitive, government-backed initiative focused on career readiness, mentoring, and leadership pathways for women in technology.
Women in Technology - IT’s Her Future Insights Program - KPMG Australia: Chosen for KPMG’s national program focused on women in tech leadership, innovation, and AI. Engaged in hands-on consulting, developed real client solutions, and networked with industry mentors over an intensive two-day experience.
Contact

Get In Touch

Interested in discussing cybersecurity opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Information

anchal1234asr@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile
Melbourne, Australia

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