Hello! I’m Kartik Khurana — a cybersecurity professional with a Master’s degree from Penn State, now working at NVIDIA as an Information Security Analyst on the Assurance and Resilience Team. 🚀 Career Journey I’m proud to have cracked five offers in the U.S. job market — including Microsoft, Tesla, NVIDIA, and two cybersecurity startups. I chose NVIDIA because the role aligned deeply with my passion for trust, policy, and building resilient security programs. 💼 What I Do at NVIDIA At NVIDIA, I focus on: Customer Trust: Managing security questionnaires and our public Trust Center Policies & Standards: Leading internal alignment with certifications and evolving business needs 🛡️ Past Experience I completed five security-focused internships, including one at Health Catalyst, where I contributed to: HITRUST v9.3 Interim Assessments SOC 2 audits Cloud security posture improvements Vulnerability management 📌 Areas of Focus I specialize in: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Offensive Security & Vulnerability Management Frameworks: SOC 2, HITRUST, ISO 27001 Emerging Interests: Exploring how LLMs can transform compliance assurance and cybersecurity learning through CTF challenges 🌍 Community & Beyond I’m an active volunteer and speaker at cybersecurity conferences — always looking to give back, share insights, and connect with like-minded professionals. 🔭 Looking Ahead My mission is to help organizations level up their security maturity through a mix of innovation, communication, and strategic alignment. The future of cybersecurity is collaborative, and I’m excited to be part of shaping it.