Harsha is an experienced Information Security Engineer specializing in Cybersecurity operations, incident management, and ISO 27001 implementation. He is skilled in vulnerability assessment, SIEM deployment,and risk analysis, and is passionate about strengthening organizational security posture through continuous monitoring, awareness training, and compliance-focused defense strategies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, University of Moratuwa.
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – EC-Council
- Expertise in Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Management, and ISO 27001 Implementation
- proficient in Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Analysis, and SIEM Deployment & Management
- Focused on Continuous Security Monitoring, Awareness Training, and Compliance-driven Defense Strategies
- Experienced in real-time monitoring, awareness training, and compliance-focused security measures
- Over six years of professional experience in information security and risk management
- Deployed and managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions for continuous threat detection
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and led incident response coordination to mitigate security risks
- Developed and enforced security policies, access controls, and network protection mechanisms
- Led multiple security awareness initiatives for both technical and non-technical teams
- Actively involved in promoting DNS abuse prevention, organizational resilience, and cyber hygiene awareness
Harsha is a dedicated Information Security Engineer with over six years of experience in cybersecurity operations, network defense, risk management, and information assurance. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from the University of Moratuwa and is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills in identifying and mitigating security risks.
He has hands-on experience in deploying and managing SIEM solutions for continuous monitoring and incident detection, performing vulnerability assessments, and coordinating incident response activities to minimize security threats. Harsha also plays a key role in developing and enforcing security policies, access controls, and network defense mechanisms within complex IT environments.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Harsha actively contributes to global Internet governance and cybersecurity initiatives through his volunteer work with the DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) — a group under the ICANN Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) that empowers ccTLD managers to share knowledge and establish best practices for mitigating DNS abuse.
He has also led and supported numerous security awareness initiatives, educating both technical and non-technical audiences to enhance organizational resilience against cyber threats. His passion lies in bridging compliance, technology, and human behavior to foster a sustainable culture of security.
With a strong blend of academic knowledge, practical experience, and a methodical approach to problem-solving, Harsha is committed to strengthening organizational defenses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in information security practices.