Sri Shaila G is a highly experienced security researcher currently serving as a Staff Security Researcher at Palo Alto Networks since December 2021, focusing on protocol research, defense mechanisms, and IPS content development. Prior to this role, Sri Shaila G was a Doctoral Research Assistant at the University of California, Riverside, where research contributions included publications on malware analysis and enhancements to static analysis tools using machine learning. Experience spans multiple internships in malware analysis, software development, and systems security, including significant roles at Palo Alto Networks, the National University of Singapore, Symantec, and Tata Consultancy Services. Sri Shaila G holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Riverside, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore.