Akash Purohit
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Cyber Security professional with 14 years of expertise in Cyber Risk and Compliance. Seeking opportunities in Cyber Security to utilize expertise in developing and implementing effective security strategies, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance for organizations committed to enhancing their security posture and protecting sensitive information.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Security Risk & Control Strategist
Grab
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed cyber risk management strategies to enhance security measures in cloud-native environments, ensuring safeguarding of organizational assets and data integrity
- Conducted thorough risk assessments and gap analysis to identify vulnerabilities, resulting in a prioritized and effective approach to remediation efforts
- Led compliance endeavors aligned with industry standards such as SWIFT, FAST, and PCI DSS, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
- Provided guidance to internal stakeholders on security best practices and regulatory obligations, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance
- Collaborated across teams to integrate security controls into business processes and technology solutions, ensuring a cohesive and robust security posture
- Established automation frameworks for risk assessment, control testing, and compliance monitoring, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of security measures
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of cyber risk management practices, resulting in an increase in overall security posture.
Enterprise Security Lead
Dhani Loans
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Orchestrated the enterprise security portfolio with a focus on IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Implemented endpoint security measures through meticulous solution selection, deployment, and maintenance, resulting in a decrease in malware incidents by 20%
- Implemented data security management strategies, including DLP solutions, leading to a 30% reduction in unauthorized data disclosure or exfiltration
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA), bolstering authentication security and reducing unauthorized access by 25%
- Streamlined mobile device management (MDM) processes, ensuring secure access to corporate resources on mobile devices while improving productivity
- Defined and enforced network security governance policies, standards, and procedures resulting in an improvement in overall network security posture.
Senior Enterprise Information Security Engineer
Grab Malaysia
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Strengthened protection of sensitive data and reduced cybersecurity risks by managing and governing security solutions such as DLP, CASB, and Proxy/DNS
- Pinpointed vulnerabilities and evaluated control effectiveness through thorough network security and IT security reviews
- Enhanced the security framework and averted potential threats by designing and executing security controls and standards
- Simplified vendor complexities and aligned with organizational requirements by collaborating to institute a customized Zero Trust principle tailored for Grab.
Technical Lead Cyber Architecture
The Bank Of New York Mellon Technology
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Orchestrated network governance activities, conducting network security architecture reviews and firewall rule reviews to guarantee the integrity and resilience of network infrastructure
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce network security policies and standards aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Offered technical leadership and guidance on network security technologies and solutions, bolstering the bank's cyber defense capabilities
- Executed regular assessments and audits of network security controls to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures
- Contributed to the development and implementation of network security strategies, safeguarding against emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Implemented proactive measures to fortify network resilience against cyber threats.
Network Security Engineer
Capgemini
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Established, maintained, and enhanced network infrastructure for diverse clients, guaranteeing seamless connectivity and fortified security
- Configured and troubleshot Firewalls, load balancers, Bluecoat Proxy, switches, and routers to optimize network performance
- Collaborated with clients and internal teams to devise and deploy customized security solutions, resulting in strengthened network defenses
- Conducted analysis of network configurations to pinpoint vulnerabilities and fortify overall security posture
- Delivered prompt resolution of network issues, ensuring high client satisfaction and retention
- Contributed to team training and knowledge sharing initiatives to enhance overall departmental proficiency.
Network Administrator
Tech Mahindra
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshooted diverse networking products such as CISCO Switches and Routers
- Monitored and resolved production and corporate network issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations
- Implemented effective network security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - IT
Ravenshaw University
Cuttack06-2009
Intermediate, XII - Science
Vikash Junior Collage
Bargarh, India06-2006
10th ,High School - NA
Talpali High School
Talpali06-2004
Skills
- Cyber Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Security Assessments and Audits
- Security Policy Development ISO 27001
- PCI DSS
- FAST , SWIFT
- Risk and Control Automation
- IT Audit
- Cloud Security Review
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Enterprise Security Data Loss Prevention
- Endpoint Security Firewall
- Security Architecture Control Assessment
- Cloud-Native Security
- Access Control and Identity Management
- AI security
Certification
- CISSP
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Timeline
Senior Security Risk & Control Strategist
Grab
07.2022 - Current
Enterprise Security Lead
Dhani Loans
02.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Enterprise Information Security Engineer
Grab Malaysia
04.2019 - 02.2022
Technical Lead Cyber Architecture
The Bank Of New York Mellon Technology
10.2017 - 03.2019
Network Security Engineer
Capgemini
09.2015 - 10.2017
Network Administrator
Tech Mahindra
03.2010 - 09.2015
- CISSP
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Bachelor of Science - IT
Ravenshaw University
Intermediate, XII - Science
Vikash Junior Collage
10th ,High School - NA
Talpali High School
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