Nagarajendra Neel Kuruvemula

With over two decades of experience as a Cybersecurity expert, I have witnessed the dynamic evolution of the field, from the advent of digitization to the emergence of cutting-edge solutions. At the forefront of this landscape, my passion lies in staying ahead of the curve, understanding architectural shifts, and driving innovation for the benefit of both consumers and enterprises. In my leadership roles, I have successfully directed strategic initiatives, improving organizational cybersecurity across diverse industries. My track record includes strengthening cybersecurity posture, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering robust customer relationships that ensure satisfaction and loyalty. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and geographies. Whether as a Managed Security Services (MSS) provider or a Cybersecurity Consultant, Auditor, and Advisor to CXOs, I've consistently delivered effective solutions and strategic guidance, aiding organizations of all sizes in navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. I'm not just passionate about cybersecurity; I'm dedicated to a secure digital future for everyone. Passionately believing that access to a secure online environment is a fundamental right, I actively co-share this vision with industry leaders and communities.

• Worked in various cybersecurity roles, including Enterprise Security Architect, Shadow CISO, Cyber Risk and Compliance Lead, Cybersecurity Delivery Lead, Service Offering Lead, Cybersecurity Program Manager, and Cyber Compliance and Audit Lead. My responsibilities involved IT and OT.
• Fostered a cybersecurity culture by collaborating with solutions architects and ensuring that security compliance was balanced with business delivery. I conducted regular compliance reviews of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises platforms.
• Developed threat models and risk assessment frameworks to identify risks and prioritize improvements.
• Drove the adoption of Zero Trust reference architecture and SSE for the organization's applications, data, IPs, and platforms.
• Executed application security processes and implemented tools such as Code Signing, SSL/TLS Pinning, API Authentication, API Rate Limiting, API Security, B2B, and B2C Authentication, SCA, SAST, and DAST. I also performed risk assessments for infrastructure, applications, IP, and platforms, as well as third-party SaaS.
• Led the delivery of MSS for Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Data Security, App Security, IDAM, SIEM and SOC, TI, TH, VA & PT, OT Security, and GRC in both captive, remote, and shared services models.
• I mentored and coached teams to enhance their performance and capabilities, and managed P&L, EE, and EN business.

• ISACA