I'm Varun Bhakta! A cybersecurity professional with hands on experience in working with USA government agencies, Finance and Banking and Consulting companies. I currently lead security initiative for the State of Maryland and have previously worked with Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, Deloitte and Wells Fargo. Whether you're just starting out in cybersecurity, looking to transition into GRC, or need help preparing for interviews, certifications, or audits, I am here to help! I've walked the path from Finance to IT and know what it takes to break into and grow in this field. I can guide you on real world processes like Authority to Operate process, Vulnerability Assessments and Management, POA&Ms, Audit Readiness, and help you use high end tools like Tenable.io, Service Now, Microsoft Azure Government Cloud, Elastic -Kibana, or Open source tools like Wireshark, Nessus, STIG Viewer etc. or how to use basic tools like Excel and Word to create insightful reports in both Cybersecurity and Finance space! If you're looking for someone who's been in the trenches and can give you honest, practical, and actionable advice - let's connect!