Sugandha Priya
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven consultant with extensive experience in managing IT due diligence, cyber risk assessments, and portfolio optimization for private equity clients and their portfolio companies. Skilled in leveraging international frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS) and advanced project management to deliver tailored solutions, mitigate risks, and drive compliance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, streamline processes, and foster trusted client relationships to achieve business objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
Aon Consulting Private Limited
Bengaluru
03.2023 - Current
- Generated over 10 million USD yearly in Cyber Mergers & Acquisitions services through extensive pre- and post-deal management of cyber risks.
- Conducted evaluations of cybersecurity and data privacy postures utilizing international frameworks such as NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIS.
- Advised clients on remediation actions, best practices, and risk management strategies to improve cybersecurity posture and align with regulatory requirements.
- Managed diverse projects while advising private equity clients across multiple global regions, including EMEA, APAC, the US, and the Nordics.
- Conducted data privacy due diligence and developed data privacy assessment service offerings, contributing to increased revenue.
- Performed detailed risk evaluations focusing on operational technology, cloud security, and infrastructure.
- Led efforts to enhance internal and client-facing processes, creating training programs and onboarding materials.
- Contributed to product and service innovations enhancing business growth.
- Boosted team performance through effective mentorship, targeted training programs, and efficient performance management.
Cyber Security Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Analyzed, prioritized, and addressed vulnerabilities using threat intelligence, external resources, and infrastructure knowledge, reducing critical vulnerabilities to zero, and high-risk vulnerabilities by 70%.
- Managed exception requests, false positives, and communicated risks, mitigation strategies, and remediation plans to stakeholders in alignment with policies and SLAs.
- Developed and maintained ServiceNow Vulnerability Response Module dashboards, and provided comprehensive reports on vulnerability trends, risks, and impacts to management, with data derived through Rapid7 implementation.
- Developed and maintained a knowledge base of remediation strategies, techniques, and standard operating procedures to streamline vulnerability management processes.
Quality Analyst Intern
Keka Technologies
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Developing and performing quality test processes by creating detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test case documentation.
- Understanding and enhancing user experience requirements.
- Troubleshooting bugs and testing failures.
Education
B. Tech - Information Technology
Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering And Technology
Jhansi08.2021
Class XII -
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
Varanasi05.2017
Class X -
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
Varanasi05.2015
Skills
- IT Due Diligence
- Cybersecurity Risk Analysis
- Cloud and Operational Technology Security Analysis
- Data Privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc)
- Project Management
- Rapid7
- BitSight
- Black Kite
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Decision-Making and Advisory
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Rapid Learning
- Effective Problem Solving
Websites
Certification
- Learning Vulnerability Management | LinkedIn Learning
- Security Testing: Vulnerability Management with Nessus | LinkedIn Learning
- Putting ITIL Into Practice: Applying ITIL 4 Foundation Concepts | LinkedIn Learning
- IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts | LinkedIn Learning
Accomplishments
- Aon Gold Team award and Aon Star award for exceptional work that exceeded expectations.
- TCS Gems award and Best Team award at Tata Consultancy Services for great performance.
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
Aon Consulting Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Analyst Intern
Keka Technologies
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Learning Vulnerability Management | LinkedIn Learning
- Security Testing: Vulnerability Management with Nessus | LinkedIn Learning
- Putting ITIL Into Practice: Applying ITIL 4 Foundation Concepts | LinkedIn Learning
- IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts | LinkedIn Learning
B. Tech - Information Technology
Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering And Technology
Class XII -
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
Class X -
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
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