Abdul Azeem Siddiqui
Cloud security & Risk leader
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced and dedicated cybersecurity professional with a decade long track record in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and compliance. Eager to apply extensive expertise as a senior manager in cyber risk oversight and threat intelligence to advance the objectives of the technology risk team. Committed to ensuring regulatory compliance and offering strategic insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cyber Security & Risk Leader
Fiserv India
Banglore
01.2018 - Current
- Performed comprehensive security assessments using CSA CAIQ Framework, resulting in identifying and addressing control gaps, leading to 20% reduction in vulnerabilities.
Established streamlined processes for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and achieving 15% increase in audit efficiency.
Implemented Cloud Security Posture Management and Vulnerability Management strategies, resulting in 30% decrease in security incidents and enhancing overall system resilience.
Conducted thorough IT Infrastructure Security audits, resulting in identification and resolution of critical vulnerabilities, reducing potential security risks by 25%.
Led investigations into security incidents and recommended improvements, resulting in 40% decrease in incident response time and improved incident resolution efficiency.
Worked on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Azure AD and AWS, conducting Quarterly Audits for Compliance, leading to 25% improvement in access control and data security.
Reviewed vulnerability assessment results and provided guidance for remediation efforts, resulting in 20% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities within system.
Supported security incident response process and investigations, resulting in a 30% increase in incident resolution efficiency and minimizing potential data breaches.
Conducted internal audits on SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks, resulting in compliance adherence improvements by 20% across all regulatory standards.
Prepared detailed assessment reports highlighting control reviews and gaps, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring continuous improvement in security measures.
Senior Specialist
Fiserv India
Bengaluru
04.2011 - 01.2018
- Performed security assessment questionnaires on CSA CAIQ Framework:
- Completed assessments for 20 projects quarterly, ensuring adherence to security standards and identifying vulnerabilities.
- Lead process redesign and remediation efforts for control gaps:
- Led redesign of security processes resulting in 30% reduction in identified control gaps within first six months.
- Respond to internal and external due diligence inquiries on IT controls:
- Responded to 100% of internal and external due diligence inquiries within 24 hours, ensuring transparency and compliance.
- Report on IT control program status and metrics:
- Produced monthly reports on IT control program status, highlighting key metrics and achievements, leading to 15% increase in program effectiveness over one year.
- Perform risk treatment and control design assessment:
- Conducted risk treatment assessments for 15 projects annually, resulting in implementation of effective controls and 25% reduction in identified risks.
- Assist clients in implementing Information Security controls across various areas:
- Assisted 10 clients in implementing Information Security controls, resulting in 20% improvement in their overall security posture and compliance with industry standards.
Technical Support Executive
Reliance Infocomm
Navi Mumbai
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Served as subject matter expert on key technologies:
- Provided guidance to colleagues on key technologies, resulting in 20% increase in successful issue resolutions within team.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for handling complex technical problems:
- Developed and implemented three new strategies for handling complex technical problems, resulting in 15% reduction in resolution time for such issues.
- Reduced call wait times by implementing effective time management techniques:
- Implemented time management techniques during high-volume periods, resulting in 25% reduction in call wait times and improved customer satisfaction.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to address systemic issues:
- Contributed to resolving five systemic issues impacting multiple departments, leading to 30% improvement in overall departmental efficiency.
- Assisted in creation of internal knowledge base:
- Created and maintained internal knowledge base, resulting in 40% reduction in resolution times for common issues across support team.
- Mentored junior technicians:
- Mentored five junior technicians, resulting in 20% increase in their technical proficiency and 10% improvement in team performance.
- Implemented proactive monitoring solutions:
- Implemented proactive monitoring solutions, resulting in 50% decrease in number of escalated issues and minimized downtime for critical systems.
Education
Master of Science - PHYSICS (Digital Electronics)
Barkatullah University
Bhopal, India 01.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)
Vulnerability Management
Data Privacy
IT Risk Management
PCI DSS
Incident Management
Risk Assessment
Information Security
Vulnerability
Incidents management
Audit reporting
Certification
CISM, ISACA, 2023
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Affiliations
CISM (ISACA)
Timeline
Cyber Security & Risk Leader
Fiserv India
01.2018 - Current
Senior Specialist
Fiserv India
04.2011 - 01.2018
Technical Support Executive
Reliance Infocomm
09.2007 - 06.2010
Master of Science - PHYSICS (Digital Electronics)
Barkatullah University
01.1997 - 05.1999