Varun Kapoor

Sales professional transitioning into cybersecurity with over 12 years of extensive experience in sales operations, solution-based selling, and customer service. Recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, acquiring knowledge in risk analysis, information security, and cybersecurity practices.

Host Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (HIDPS) Implementation

Overview:

• Conducted an in-depth study of Host Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (HIDPS) as part of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security program at RMIT University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and Analysis : Investigated the significance, operational mechanisms, and benefits of HIDPS in protecting host systems.
• Reporting and Compliance : Generated detailed reports of security incidents to demonstrate adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Optimization : Addressed challenges such as resource usage and false positives, optimizing the HIDPS setup to minimize performance impact on host systems.

Skills Acquired:

• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Threat Analysis and Mitigation
• System Monitoring and Incident Response
• Report Generation and Compliance

• High degree of customer orientation
• Leadership, people management, and motivation
• High degree of process and systems orientation
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices and data protection