Raghunath Kurthakoti
Sr. Manager Information Security
Summary
Visionary cybersecurity leader with 24+ years of experience shaping enterprise-wide security strategy, risk governance, and compliance. A proven track record of achieving zero non-conformities in Integrated Management System, PCI, and SOC audits for 7+ consecutive years. Successfully led the transition from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022 and established a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) with proactive threat intelligence and risk management. Certified CISM, CISSP-trained, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and GDPR DPO professional, adept at aligning security frameworks with business objectives to drive resilience and innovation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Sr. Manager IS
GalaxE Solutions P Ltd
Bangalore
12.2012 - Current
- Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Verified continuous update of systems and immediately patched vulnerabilities to prevent security issues.
- Monitored daily operations for accuracy of regulations, terms and conditions as well as policies and procedures.
- Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
- Created plan of action to follow in case of data breach or cyber-attack, reviewing and updating procedures.
- Continuously monitored corporate networks and systems for ransomware, cyber espionage and insider sabotage.
- Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
- Supervised staff members in education of all company employees on common threats and ways to promote cybersecurity best practices.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
System Administrator
Digital Harbor P Ltd
Bangalore
02.2005 - 07.2012
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
System Administrator
Flowserve India controls
Bangalore
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
Shift Lead
Accenture Services
Bangalore
01.2003 - 03.2004
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - IT
Vinayaka Missions
Bangalore 03.2007 - 12.2010
MBA - Information Technology
Jaipur National University
Jaipur 02.2020 - 02.2022
Skills
Enterprise Security Strategy
undefinedAccomplishments
- Successfully implemented and maintained the ISO27001 for more than 12 years in the organization with Zero NC for consecutive 7 years in row.
- I was awarded multiple times by organization for best performance.
- Cleared the SOC1 & SOC2 audits with no findings. Zero Customer Escalation for more than 6 Years.
- Ensured no incidents on breach of information. retrained SOC 24X7 team ensuring pro-active response approach.
- Evaluated multiple solutions and implemented open source Log management & VA tools which is huge cost savings to organization year on year.
- Answered all the customer assessments (SIG, NIST & CIS checklists) to get more business and factoring their security specific requirements are addressed timely
Certification
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
Timeline
MBA - Information Technology
Jaipur National University
02.2020 - 02.2022
Sr. Manager IS
GalaxE Solutions P Ltd
12.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - IT
Vinayaka Missions
03.2007 - 12.2010
System Administrator
Digital Harbor P Ltd
02.2005 - 07.2012
System Administrator
Flowserve India controls
06.2004 - 06.2005
Shift Lead
Accenture Services
01.2003 - 03.2004
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