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Know Me

With over 23 years of extensive experience across companies of varying sizes, spanning micro-businesses to large multinational corporations, I have built a robust career in diverse sectors such as Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), FMCG, Business Process Outsourcing, E-Commerce, and Business & Technology Consulting.

My expertise centers on enterprise security architecture and operations, with a specialized focus on driving Business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and leveraging Information Technology and Enterprise Application Software strategically to foster business growth.

Recognized for my strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, I have successfully led teams in implementing cost-saving initiatives, deploying effective tools, and enhancing customer satisfaction metrics.

Key highlights of my experience include proficiency in Business GAP analysis, Business Process Analysis, Process Design/Redesign, Risk Analysis, Change Management, and extensive knowledge of domain and technology integration.

Targeted Security Technology Solutions: Designing and implementing solutions that tackle core business challenges and position organizations for profitability through technological advancements.

Security Team Leadership: Building and managing high-performance teams, fostering a culture of trust, and empowering innovation among team members.

Technical Expertise:

Proficient in identifying and mitigating network, web, thick client, and mobile application vulnerabilities through comprehensive static and dynamic security assessments.

Skilled in conducting Penetration Testing (Application, Network, and Server-level attacks), utilizing exploitation techniques and frameworks like Metasploit, Kit-sploit, and web-sploit for assessment and post-exploitation activities.

Sound understanding of Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) versions 2.0 and 3.0, enabling effective severity assessment and understanding of business impact.

Compliance Knowledge:

Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in Risk Management standards (ISO 31000), ISO 27001:2013, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS v3.2, COBIT, HIPAA, and SOX.

Statutory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Indian IT Act 2000, RBI’s Cyber Security Framework for BFSI/NBFC, IRDA’s Cyber Security Framework, and GDPR Framework.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Targeted Security Technology Solutions: Designing and implementing solutions that tackle core business challenges and position organizations for profitability through technological advancements.

Security Team Leadership: Building and managing high-performance teams, fostering a culture of trust, and empowering innovation among team members.

Technical Expertise:

Proficient in identifying and mitigating network, web, thick client, and mobile application vulnerabilities through comprehensive static and dynamic security assessments.

Skilled in conducting Penetration Testing (Application, Network, and Server-level attacks), utilizing exploitation techniques and frameworks like Metasploit, Kit-sploit, and web-sploit for assessment and post-exploitation activities.

Sound understanding of Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) versions 2.0 and 3.0, enabling effective severity assessment and understanding of business impact.

Compliance Knowledge:

Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in Risk Management standards (ISO 31000), ISO 27001:2013, NIST SP 800-53, PCI DSS v3.2, COBIT, HIPAA, and SOX.

Statutory Compliance: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Indian IT Act 2000, RBI’s Cyber Security Framework for BFSI/NBFC, IRDA’s Cyber Security Framework, and GDPR Framework.