Venkatesh Kondi

Key Achievements:

• Successfully conducted 100+ third-party risk assessments annually, reducing vendor-related security incidents by 15% through comprehensive risk identification and remediation plans.
• Spearheaded metadata scans and Third-Party Data Risk (TPDR) assessments as part of the client’s privacy program, strengthening compliance with data protection standards.
• Developed and implemented a vendor risk classification system, enhancing assessment efficiency by 20%.
• Advised on enhancing client TPRM and privacy processes, delivering actionable recommendations to improve compliance and streamline workflows.
• Mentored and led a team of cybersecurity analysts, ensuring consistent and high-quality performance in vendor risk management initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Conducted in-depth third-party risk assessments to evaluate potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Delivered training sessions to junior team members on TPSA processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with business stakeholders to scope vendor engagements and define security requirements.
• Authored detailed closure reports for stakeholders, outlining findings, risk levels, and corrective actions required.

Key Achievements:

• Supported over 500 organizations in achieving PCI DSS compliance, conducting quarterly vulnerability scans and addressing audit findings.
• Designed incident response plans that reduced resolution times by 30%, improving organizational resilience to security threats.
• Integrated Multifactor Authentication (MFA) solutions into Identity and Access Management (IDAM) frameworks, preventing unauthorized system access.
• Enhanced endpoint security protocols by deploying tools like Nessus and Qualys VMDR, reducing malware and ransomware risks by 20%.
• Mentored and led a team of 10+ cybersecurity professionals, improving team performance and elevating service delivery standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conducted security risk assessments and compliance audits for global organizations to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Authored detailed root cause analysis (RCA) reports for incident response cases, providing actionable insights to prevent future threats.
• Led gap analyses for ISO 27001, GDPR, and TPRM programs, presenting findings and improvement plans to C-suite stakeholders.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage vendor risk and improve compliance with third-party security standards.

Key Achievements:

• Designed and implemented secure wireless networks, strengthening client infrastructure and enhancing system reliability.
• Achieved 99.9% uptime by scheduling and maintaining regular security patches and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Provided guidance on network security solutions, offering tailored strategies to address client-specific challenges.
• Installed and configured antivirus and anti-malware solutions, safeguarding systems against evolving cyber threats.