Richa Sharma

Information Security Specialist with expertise in information security policy, compliance, risk and incident management. High expertise in directing governance, risk and compliance management initiatives while establishing, implementing and enhancing key information security objectives. Proven ability to design and regulate critical security programs with in-depth operational supervision of incidents and emergency disaster recovery. Known for cross-functionally collaborating with diverse teams and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of a corporation.

Hands-on Experience leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, testing, and support. Outstanding project and program leader; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating and guiding teams.

• As an Information security and cybersecurity professional, I facilitate information security governance, risk, and compliance by implementing a robust GRC foundation for the organizations, including direct reporting to the information security steering committee and advisory board
• I have over seven years of experience in cybersecurity,designing and enforcing security policies, procedures and processes and aligning security controls to protect computing infrastructure (on-premises and cloud) from security breaches and cyber-attacks
• I am a certified information security manager (CISM) and certified in risk and information systems control (CRISC),with expertise in information security policy, compliance, risk, and incident management
• I lead and manage information security projects, vendor security, SOC Team, and disaster recovery planning for my present and previous organizations, ensuring the organization-wide alignment of security policies and standards with business needs and best practices
• I am passionate about enabling security governance, risk and compliance for organizations and their stakeholders.