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Vishnu Vijayan VS

Vishnu Vijayan VS

Thiruvananthapuram

Summary

Dynamic Chief Information Security Officer with a proven track record at Zilicon Technologies, excelling in vulnerability assessments and incident response. Expert in developing security strategies and leading teams to enhance security infrastructure. Adept at integrating threat intelligence to mitigate risks, fostering a culture of vigilance and continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Information Security Officer

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Zilicon Technologies is an Indian-based private limited company that was founded in 2019. At Zilicon, our purpose is to deliver meaningful innovation with ease in day-to-day life. By offering cost-effective options, we hope to address the delivery and acceptance of home automation solutions and enable customers to purchase the whole package they need and perform the installation themselves.
  • My expertise is focused on carrying out Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, and creating a highly effective Incident Response Team outfitted with cutting-edge Threat Intelligence.
  • Zilicon Technologies is an Indian-based private limited company that was founded in 2019. At Zilicon, our purpose is to deliver meaningful innovation with ease in day-to-day life. By offering cost-effective options, we hope to address the delivery and acceptance of home automation solutions and enable customers to purchase the whole package they need and perform the installation themselves.

Head of Information Security

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram Taluk
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Strategic Security Planning: Developed comprehensive security strategies aligned with organizational goals, addressing emerging cyber threats.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Worked closely with IT, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security considerations into all business processes.

Riglabs Collective
Thiruvananthapuram
05.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Riglabs Collective, an initiative by Zilicon Technologies Private Limited, is an innovative learning platform designed for the academic sector. It empowers students to craft domain-specific profiles by engaging in diverse events like workshops, hackathons, boot camps, and a structured level-based learning system. Through Riglabs Collective, students can showcase their skills and upskilling progress, as the platform creates public profiles for them, facilitating third-party research into the student community's skill sets.

Security Operations Manager

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Incident Response Leadership: Spearheaded the development and implementation of incident response protocols, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation of security breaches.
  • Security Infrastructure Enhancement: Oversaw the upgrade of security systems, integrating advanced threat detection tools to bolster the organization's defense mechanisms.
  • Team Development: Mentored a team of security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and vigilance.

Education

B.TECH - Electronics & Instrumentation

Sarabhai Institute of Science And Technology
Trivandrum
08-2020

Skills

  • Information Security Governance
  • Information Security Awareness
  • Info Sec
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Penetration testing
  • Incident response
  • Threat intelligence
  • Security strategy
  • Team leadership
  • Security infrastructure
  • Risk management
  • Data protection
  • Security auditing
  • Intrusion detection systems
  • Artificial intelligence security
  • Cloud security management
  • IoT security management
  • Incident response planning

Certification

Diplomate in Cyber Security Analyst

Accomplishments

  • Worked with Kerala Police Cyber Dome on Operation Big Daddy & Operation Triangle (2015–2016)
    Supported critical cybercrime investigations and national security efforts by contributing to high-profile operations focused on real-time threat mitigation and cyber forensics.
  • Cyber Forensics Trainer – Tamil Nadu Police Department (2021)
    Delivered expert-level training on digital forensics and investigation techniques for law enforcement personnel, bridging knowledge gaps in cybercrime response.
  • Cybersecurity Trainer – National Cyber Defence Resource Center (2021)
    Conducted hands-on workshops and strategic sessions for national-level cyber defense teams, empowering them with modern tools, frameworks, and threat modeling tactics.
  • Conducted 20+ Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
    Invited as a key trainer by top-tier organizations such as ISRO, Indian Navy, Tamil Nadu Police, and engineering institutions across Kerala, delivering impactful training in AI, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Tech.
  • Educated more than 13,900 students through workshops, bootcamps, and structured programs
    Designed and led transformative tech programs across India, fostering real-world skills and industry exposure for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • Hosted 490+ events across colleges, institutions, and organizations
    Spearheaded large-scale hackathons, seminars, and interactive sessions blending academic learning with industry demands.

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Chief Information Security Officer

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2023 - Current

Head of Information Security

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 10.2023

Riglabs Collective
05.2020 - Current

Security Operations Manager

Zilicon Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2019 - 10.2021

B.TECH - Electronics & Instrumentation

Sarabhai Institute of Science And Technology
Vishnu Vijayan VS