Harsh Patel
Threat Research Engineer
About
Experienced Cybersecurity professional with a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from New York University. Skilled in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Passionate about staying updated with the latest security threats and continuously learning new techniques to mitigate them.
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Work Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Allthenticate
June-2022 - August-2022
Implemented OAuth2.0 authentication protocol for Google and Rippling accounts at Allthenticate to integrate webhooks with the Google Workspace and Rippling respectively, in order to automate the onboarding and off boarding process. Added the feature of importing data from .csv files so that employees and their groups can be added to the organization manually. Engineered testcases for each new feature implemented and making sure the integration is secured and the outcome is desirable in the development and production environment.
Course Assistant
New York University
June-2021 - December-2022
Worked as a Course Assistant for Application Security and Computer Networks courses at Tandon School of Engineering. Conducted weekly office hours for solving students’ doubts, advising students over their assignments, and grading the assignments. Interacted with more than 100 students enrolled in the course and handled their queries along with organizing discussion forums, weekly quizzes, and assisting professor conduct lecture throughout the course duration.
Data Analyst Intern
Larsen & Toubro Power Ltd.
January-2020 - May-2020
Developed a ’Syslog’ server that helps in capturing information security logs generated at L&T Power. Performed database queries to filter out the necessary data out of 4 million rows which consisted of classified data. This data was later used for further analysis.
Threat Research Engineer
ThreatModeler Software Inc.
February-2023 - March-2024
Conducted in-depth threat modeling using STRIDE and CAPEC frameworks across Application Security and Automotive domains. Developed and curated 50+ industry-specific Threat Model Templates tailored to diverse use cases, enabling clients to proactively identify and mitigate security risks in applications, connected vehicles, and embedded systems. Enhanced ThreatModeler platform's threat correlation capabilities by mapping and aligning threat scenarios with MITRE ATT&CK (TTPs) and CAPEC attack patterns, improving threat coverage and contextual relevance. Integrated regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and ISO/IEC 62443. Researched emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques, and published concise threat intelligence updates and security insights for the cybersecurity community.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology
2016 - 2020 · India
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² · 2020
CISSP is a globally recognized certification for information security professionals. It covers a broad range of topics including security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council · 2019
Certified Ethical Hacker is a professional certification provided by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council). It is a highly sought-after certification in the cybersecurity industry, covering various ethical hacking techniques and tools.
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