I am a seasoned cybersecurity and IT governance professional with over 17 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust security frameworks. Holding certifications like CISA, CISM, CISSP, and ITIL PMI-ACP, I specialize in IT strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, ISO 27001), and advanced cybersecurity practices. Currently, as a Principal Consultant at Grant Thornton, I lead critical IT security initiatives for BMC (Brihanmumbai municipal corporation Mumbai Maharashtra), including SOC/SIEM implementation, IT infrastructure upgrades, and strategic cybersecurity planning. Core Competencies Cybersecurity Expertise: I am proficient in Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Risk Assessment, Cyber Threat Hunting, SOC operations, Cyber Defense, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, and leveraging tools like SIEM, EDR, IDS, and IPS. Security Architecture: My expertise includes Zero Trust, Defense in Depth, Security by Design, SDLC, IAM, MFA, PKI, Network Segmentation, Cloud Security, Microservices Security, Container Security, DevSecOps, and compliance with PCIDSS, NIST and ISO 27001 standards. Network Design: I have extensive experience in designing secure networks, including Firewalls, VPNs, NAC, SSL/TLS, Secure Routing, Wireless Security, Network Traffic Analysis, SDN, NFV, and Network Monitoring. Professional Strengths 1. I excel in leadership, strategic planning, and team management, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change. 2. My communication and interpersonal skills allow me to bridge technical concepts with business objectives, fostering collaboration across all levels. 3. I have a proven track record in IT audits, client relationship management, and delivering exceptional service in dynamic and complex environments. 4. I am deeply committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies. Career Highlights - I have successfully led and delivered critical IT security projects, including SOC/SIEM, implementation and IT infrastructure modernization at BMC. - I bring extensive experience in enterprise-level security tool deployment and compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and ISO 27001. - I have demonstrated expertise in risk mitigation, policy development, and end-to-end security lifecycle management. #CISO #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #RiskManagement #DataPrivacy #GRC #CyberLeadership #DigitalTransformation #MergersAndAcquisitions #CloudSecurity #ZeroTrust #DevSecOps #Innovation #ThirdPartyRisk #Compliance #GDPR #CCPA #RegulatoryCompliance #NIST #ISO27001 #SEC #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #EnterpriseRisk #CyberResilience #CyberStrategy #Boardroom #CXO #AppSec #ThreatIntelligence #Ransomware #AIsecurity #CloudSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #DataProtection #CyberLeadership #WomenInCyber #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #SecurityAwareness #TechTrends #CISOCommunity #SecurityLeaders #CyberAware #FutureOfSecurity #TechLeadership #RiskManagement #CyberNews #Hacking #DataBreach #OnlineSafety #TechNews #CyberThreats #ASEANCISO #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #DigitalTransformation #GRC #Leadership #InfoSec #CloudSecurity #DataPrivacy #CyberThreats #TechNews