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Manik Garg

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Summary

Experienced security professional with 3+ years of expertise in security compliance, audits, and risk management. Holds top cyber security certifications including CISSP, CCSP, CISA, and CRISC. Instrumental in supporting the creation of a comprehensive common controls framework encompassing over 27 compliance frameworks. Managed audit programs and led organizations towards obtaining industry certifications, while implementing effective controls and risk management strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Product Owner

Adobe Inc
06.2022 - Current
  • Established the global compliance program to support around 30 industry wide frameworks and regulations to enable business across the globe
  • Executed the creation of Common Controls Framework catering to 27 compliance frameworks and regulations through a set of 300 controls, reducing compliance fatigue by 70%
  • Spearheaded PCI DSS compliance activities by managing external endpoints scanning through ASV scans, achieved 100% compliance within tight deadlines
  • Managed the audit programs for compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC2, BSI C5, NIST, IRAP & ISMAP
  • Revamped the project management process for the security organization, resulting in a 70% reduction in manual efforts

Auditor II, InfoSec Cloud Assurance

VMware Inc
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed end to end internal audits for ISO 27001, 27018 and 27017 compliance
  • Implemented and reviewed zero trust architecture controls to support continuous authentication
  • Initiated the implementation of metrics dashboards through Power BI and Power Automate, enabling leadership to make decisions around resource allocation, resulting in a 50% increase in team efficiency
  • Led comprehensive testing efforts for SOX ITGCs and Key Reports, implementing rigorous security measures; achieved 100% compliance & resulting in zero security breaches
  • Executed two national level hackathons and mentored the Campus Ambassador Program

Enterprise Risk Management Intern

Max Life Insurance
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Led the implementation of cloud security controls in AWS environment, resulting in strengthened data protection and achieving compliance with industry regulations
  • Conducted vendor on site audits against ISO 27001 compliance framework to support risk assessment
  • Orchestrated cyber insurance analysis as a proof of concept with stakeholders to drive implementation of risk transfer strategy
  • Implemented Open-Source Intelligence methodologies and generated reports on security weaknesses, reducing cyber threats
  • Facilitated the implementation of ISO 27001 & 22301 compliance frameworks

Education

Advanced Cyber Security Program - undefined

Stanford University
03.2022

B. Tech - CSE with Cyber Security & Forensics

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
06.2020

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • IT & Network Security
  • Cloud
  • Auditing
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Privacy & Security controls
  • Regulatory Policies
  • Vulnerability Remediation
  • Splunk, Jira, Power BI

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • PCI-DSS Internal Security Assessor (PCI ISA)
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • ISO 27701 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  • ISO 22301 Lead Auditor
  • Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP)
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • ITIL V4 Foundations
  • Google IT Support Professional

Timeline

Compliance Product Owner

Adobe Inc
06.2022 - Current

Auditor II, InfoSec Cloud Assurance

VMware Inc
01.2020 - 05.2022

Enterprise Risk Management Intern

Max Life Insurance
05.2019 - 07.2019

Advanced Cyber Security Program - undefined

Stanford University

B. Tech - CSE with Cyber Security & Forensics

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

Publications

  • Security Vulnerabilities in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-37293-1_18
  • Unleashing the Art of Digital Forensics https://www.routledge.com/Unleashing-the-Art-of-Digital-Forensics/Kasushik-Tanwar-Dahiya-Bhatia-Wulf/p/book/9781032069753

CONTACT

  • +91-8791732473
  • Manik.garg44@gmail.com
  • Linkedin.com/in/maniksecurity

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