Akshay

Summary

• Deep understanding and implementation experience of PCI DSS, PCI 3DS, PCI PIN, PCI SSF, and ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 standards.
• Well-versed in global frameworks like SWIFT CSCF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Cloud Control Matrix.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mapping technical controls with regulatory mandates such as RBI PSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and India’s DPDPA.
• Former PCI QSA, QPA, and SSA, with direct experience conducting compliance audits and certifying organizations.
• Architected and advised on privacy and security programs aligned to CIPP/E, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements.
• Successfully delivered numerous end-to-end pre-sales assignments, consulting engagements, and audit projects.
• Industry exposure spans Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Media and Entertainment, E-commerce, Telecommunications, Tourism and Hospitality, Retail, and IT & ITES (Development, Infrastructure, Operations)

Skills

• Information Security Leadership
• Project Management
• Technical Acumen
• Business-Focused Security Approach
• Pre-sales and Consulting Engagements
• Audit Project Management
• Security Standards Implementation (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
• Compliance with Security Frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CSA CCM)
• Regulatory Compliance (e.g., RBI PSS, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDPA)
• Domain Expertise across Multiple Industries (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Media and Entertainment, E-commerce, Telecommunications, Tourism and Hospitality, Retail)
• IT & ITES (Development, Infrastructure, Operations)

Certification Frameworks

related courses

PCI-DSS Implementation Training