Hi, I’m
Abhishek Gupta
Chief Information Security Officer
Gurgaon
Summary
Seasoned Global Digital Business and IT Leader with a proven track record in spearheading enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and driving transformative digital initiatives. A highly certified professional (C|CISO, CISM, CEH, CGEIT, PMP), I excel in establishing robust risk management frameworks, leading high-performing multicultural teams, and ensuring stringent compliance with global standards including ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. My expertise spans designing and implementing advanced security solutions, optimizing IT operations, and building cyber resilience across diverse organizational landscapes. I am adept at advising C-suite executives on critical cybersecurity investments and strategic priorities, consistently safeguarding organizational assets and fostering business growth through secure technological innovation.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited
Global Cybersecurity Leader
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and deployed a 24/7 Security Operations Center for India operations, reducing threat detection time by 60%.
- Launched 5+ new cybersecurity services, driving $2M+ revenue growth and expanding market share.
- Led vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response, resolving 100+ critical vulnerabilities annually.
- Closed 100% of audit findings (NIST CSF, PCI DSS) within 90 days, avoiding $500K in potential fines.
- Spearheaded BCP/DR plans, ensuring 99.99% uptime during critical incidents.
- Scaled SOC operations to 24/7 coverage, improving threat detection rate from 60% to 95% via AI-driven SIEM (Qradar/FortiSiem).
- Reduced incident response time from 4 hours to 30 minutes through playbook automation.
Yotta Data Services Private Limited
GM Cyber Security
03.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Architected Zero Trust model across internal and customer environments, reducing lateral movement risks by 50%.
- Migrated 50+ workloads to AWS with zero breaches, enforcing IAM policies and encryption standards.
- Advised C-suite on cyber risk posture, aligning security with business objectives.
- Streamlined L1 workforce operations by integrating automation tools, reducing dependency on manual processes, and achieving a 28% reduction in L1 headcount while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Deployed Zero Trust Architecture for 5,000+ endpoints, reducing lateral movement attacks by 70% via micro-segmentation.
- Trained 200+ employees on Zero Trust principles, cutting phishing incidents by 50% year-over-year.
- Established third-party risk management framework, assessing 50+ vendors annually with 95% compliance rate.
- Migrated 100+ business-critical workloads to AWS/GCP with zero critical vulnerabilities, enforcing automated security policies (CIS benchmarks).
Cyber Security Consulting
10.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Assisted customers regarding the compliances around cyber security (SOC/ISO/GDPR/PCI DSS)
- Supervised the monthly network & servers VA&PT
- Efficiently optimized network connectivity from MPLS to SD-WAN
- Instrumental in deploying best cyber security practices in BFSI Corporation (SIEM & SOAR solutions under RBI Cyber Security Guidelines)
Devyani International Limited
Head IT and Cyber Security
08.2017 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end IT infrastructure for Pizza Hut, KFC, Costa Coffee, Food Courts, and Airport Outlets across India, Nepal, the UK, and Nigeria.
- Oversaw cloud and on-premise systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Spearheaded IT setups for 1,000+ new store openings, including network integration.
- DDoS protection, WAF, XDR/EDR/MDR, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and micro-segmentation.
- Reduced manual threat detection efforts by 28% via automated processes.
- Achieved 2nd position worldwide in YUM franchise for cybersecurity compliance.
- Conducted VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) for infrastructure/applications.
- Reduced attack surface through strict IAM policies and Active Directory security.
- Designed backup strategies, database live replication, and DR plans with zero downtime during disruptions.
- Migrated 65 franchise outlets’ infra, network, and POS apps during the pandemic without downtime.
MPS Telecom Pvt. Ltd.
DGM - IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security
12.2015 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Company Overview: JV with (HRC Mobiles)
- JV with (HRC Mobiles)
Shivalik Prints Limited
Head IT – Infrastructure & Cyber Security
05.2014 - 09.2015
Sunhouse JSC
Director- Infrastructure & Cyber Security
03.2013 - 02.2014
LEVI’S
Head-IT
01.2010 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Company Overview: managed by Than BAC Fashion Group Ltd., Vietnam
- Managed by Than BAC Fashion Group Ltd., Vietnam
Oriflame Limited
IT Manager
03.2009 - 11.2009
Telemart Communications Pvt. Ltd.
IT Manager
03.2006 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Company Overview: National Distributors Samsung Mobile
- National Distributors Samsung Mobile
Sab Infotech Limited
Network Administrator
05.2002 - 01.2006
Education
IIM
Post Graduation from Cyber Security Management & Data Science
IIT
Diploma from Advance Cyber Security & Cyber Defense
Subharti University
MBA from Information Technology
NIMS University
Graduation from Computer Science
Skills
Leadership
Certification
C|CISO
Notable Accomplishments
- Transformed SOC Operations: Built Kyndryl’s SOC from scratch, improving threat response time by 60%., Kyndryl
- Pioneered enterprise-wide Zero Trust implementation at Yotta, deploying micro-segmentation and least-privilege access to reduce unauthorized incidents by 45% while ensuring compliance with ISO 27001/NIST., Yotta
- Cost Optimizer: Negotiated vendor contracts, saving $1.2M annually on security tools., Yotta
- Automated threat detection and response processes, reducing manual intervention by 28%., Devyani
- Deployed SD WAN on 1000+ outlets on 4G network first time in India & reduce 37% reduction on network cost., Devyani
- Led implementation of CRM tools, generating an additional USD 28,000 per month in revenue., Levis Vietnam
- Led cross-border deployment of IT/cybersecurity policies (Vietnam/Singapore/Philippines), achieving 100% audit readiness for Levi’s regional subsidiaries., Levis Vietnam
- Successfully implemented POS solutions across 45 Levi’s outlets in four days., Levis Vietnam
Freelance Experience
Cyber Security Consulting, 10/01/21, 03/01/22, Assisted customers regarding the compliances around cyber security (SOC/ISO/GDPR/PCI DSS), Supervised the monthly network & servers VA&PT, Efficiently optimized network connectivity from MPLS to SD-WAN, Instrumental in deploying best cyber security practices in BFSI Corporation (SIEM & SOAR solutions under RBI Cyber Security Guidelines)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/25/84
Core Competencies
CISO Advisory, Board Reporting, Budget Management ($X+M), Team Building, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, MITRE ATT&CK, Cloud Security (AWS/Azure), SIEM (Qradar, Fortisiem), IAM, EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), Risk Assessments, Vendor Security, GDPR/ISO 27001, Audit Management, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Red/Blue Teaming
Timeline
Global Cybersecurity Leader
Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited
10.2023 - Current
GM Cyber Security
Yotta Data Services Private Limited
03.2022 - 10.2023
Cyber Security Consulting
10.2021 - 03.2022
Head IT and Cyber Security
Devyani International Limited
08.2017 - 10.2021
DGM - IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security
MPS Telecom Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 02.2017
Head IT – Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Shivalik Prints Limited
05.2014 - 09.2015
Director- Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Sunhouse JSC
03.2013 - 02.2014
Head-IT
LEVI’S
01.2010 - 03.2013
IT Manager
Oriflame Limited
03.2009 - 11.2009
IT Manager
Telemart Communications Pvt. Ltd.
03.2006 - 02.2008
Network Administrator
Sab Infotech Limited
05.2002 - 01.2006
IIT
Diploma from Advance Cyber Security & Cyber Defense
Subharti University
MBA from Information Technology
NIMS University
Graduation from Computer Science
IIM
Post Graduation from Cyber Security Management & Data Science
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