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Nidhi Mookim

Information Security Specialist

Summary

Dynamic and result-oriented professional with extensive experience in information security and program management. Excelled in reducing third-party information security risks through design and management of strategic risk management programs and processes. Skilled in client/vendor relationship management and communication, adept at collaborating efforts with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational security posture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Vendor Technology Risk Associate

Goldman Sachs & Co
01.2020 - Current
  • Supervised ~200+ global information security risk assessments (remote & onsite) for third party technologies including web & mobile applications, cloud and AI to identify vulnerabilities and recommend actionable improvements to mitigate risks
  • Designed and managed Vendor Risk Remediation program globally which resulted in ~75% reduction in the third-party information security risks
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies for remediation of major audit and regulatory findings
  • Led negotiation for ~50 favorable contracts with vendors resulting in better security terms through proactive approach to risk remediation
  • Designed and managed the governance process (through metrics analysis and reporting) providing actionable insights to senior management for informed decision-making
  • Co-designed and implemented the continuous monitoring framework to shift focus on risk identification and mitigation rather than data gathering, by utilizing industry standard reports and niche technologies

Cyber Security Analyst

KPMG
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Worked as a Information risk management consultant for a leading international oil and gas company
  • Evaluated emerging technologies, including cloud and artificial intelligence security , providing recommendations on their potential benefits or risks to organizational security posture
  • Led cybersecurity awareness training sessions for KPMG Cyber Team increasing vigilance against third party vendor risks

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

NIIT University
Neemrana, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Program Management

Client/Vendor Relationship Management

Collaboration

Accountability

Timeline

Vendor Technology Risk Associate

Goldman Sachs & Co
01.2020 - Current

Cyber Security Analyst

KPMG
07.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

NIIT University
04.2001 -
Nidhi MookimInformation Security Specialist