Overview

Avinash Reddy is a passionate and innovative cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in protecting enterprise environments, sensitive information, and critical infrastructure. Currently serving as a Sr. Threat and Vulnerability Management Engineer at SGA Inc, he specializes in vulnerability management, risk assessment, compliance, and automation.

Avinash has demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise, leading efforts to implement risk-based vulnerability management frameworks that have reduced remediation timelines by 40%. His ability to bridge technical solutions with business objectives has enhanced organizational resilience and efficiency. At Comerica, he has successfully automated patching workflows and streamlined vulnerability detection, ensuring faster response to security threats.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Avinash is the creator of several innovative security tools:

Celery Trap: A phishing detection and prevention tool for email and browser security.
Pepper Patch: An automated patch management framework designed to address vulnerabilities at scale.
Pepper Fortress: A defense-in-depth simulation engine that evaluates organizational security readiness.
Avinash’s achievements also include leading PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance initiatives, enhancing audit efficiency, and integrating advanced threat detection solutions that improved incident response capabilities by 30%.

With a commitment to continuous learning and community engagement, Avinash holds certifications like ISC2 Certified in Cyber Security and Rapid7 Nexpose Administrator. His contributions exemplify innovation, leadership, and a dedication to advancing cybersecurity, making him a standout professional in the field.