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Vishnu Prasad K V

Thrissur

Summary

I am a Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Information Systems Audits, Application Audits, RBI Cybersecurity Framework reviews, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 internal and external audit support. My work primarily focuses on evaluating IT and security controls, identifying risks, and helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through structured audit processes. I have audited a diverse set of clients including commercial banks, cooperative banks, NBFCs, software development companies, cloud hosting providers, managed cloud service providers, and payment solution providers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst – Audit & Compliance

CEREIV
Thrissur, Kerala, India
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct Information Systems Audits for commercial banks, cooperative banks, UCBs, NBFCs, cloud hosting providers, MSPs, and software companies.
  • Perform Application Audits covering secure SDLC, access controls, logging, interface security, and data protection.
  • Execute RBI Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) audits focusing on governance, risk assessment, vendor management, incident response, and cyber resilience.
  • Carry out ISO 27001:2022 internal audits and provide support for external audits, including evidence review and nonconformity reporting.
  • Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of SOC 2 Type II controls across multiple client environments, contributing to final audit reporting.
  • Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and maturity evaluations for IT, cloud, and application environments.
  • Prepare structured audit observations, findings, nonconformities, corrective actions, and compliance scorecards.
  • Execute AWS and Azure cloud compliance assessments including IAM, configuration reviews, and security control verification.

Industries Audited:

  • Commercial Banks
  • Cooperative Banks
  • UCBs
  • NBFCs
  • Software Development
  • Cloud Hosting
  • Managed Cloud Services
  • Payment Providers

Risk Specialist / Security Specialist

Macroscan Management Solutions
Thrissur, Kerala, India
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted risk assessments across 10+ operational and IT processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and control gaps.
  • Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies that improved compliance readiness and strengthened organizational resilience across multiple audit engagements.
  • Performed detailed compliance assessments against industry standards and regulatory frameworks including RBI CSF and ISO 2700 for 7+ client environments.
  • Designed short-term remediation plans and long-term risk management strategies, contributing to improved control effectiveness and timely closure of audit observations.

Technical Support Engineer

NGCD
Thrissur, Kerala, India
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Resolved 60+ customer technical issues related to software, hardware, and network connectivity through troubleshooting and effective communication.
  • Mentored and supported junior support engineers, improving team efficiency and enhancing problem-solving capabilities across daily support operations.
  • Streamlined the ticket resolution workflow, contributing to reduced response times and improved service quality for customer support requests.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring technical incidents and implemented preventive measures to minimize future occurrences and system downtime.
  • Provided remote technical assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of issues while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.

Education

Advanced Executive Programme - Cyber Security, Information Technology

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Online
09-2022

Master's degree - Finance, General

University of Calicut
Thrissur
01-2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Cooperation

University of Calicut
Thrissur
01-2015

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Network security
  • Application security
  • Security policy development
  • Security auditing
  • Security audits
  • Security frameworks
  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • Cloud security

Certification

  • ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
  • CCNA
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst – Audit & Compliance

CEREIV
09.2024 - Current

Risk Specialist / Security Specialist

Macroscan Management Solutions
01.2023 - 08.2024

Technical Support Engineer

NGCD
04.2021 - 12.2022

Advanced Executive Programme - Cyber Security, Information Technology

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Master's degree - Finance, General

University of Calicut

Bachelor of Commerce - Cooperation

University of Calicut
Vishnu Prasad K V