Shashank

SUMMARY

Shashank is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and risk strategist with over 13 years of diverse experience, including a decade of service with the Indian Air Force and senior leadership roles in financial institutions. His areas of expertise span cybersecurity governance, third-party risk management, incident response, and cloud security frameworks.

He holds prestigious certifications, including CISSP, CISM, PMP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and Azure Fundamentals, and has successfully implemented NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, GDPR compliance, and cloud-native security controls. Shashank has led enterprise-wide security programs, conducted RCSAs, drove automation of manual controls, and mitigated cloud compliance risks.

A dynamic leader, he has managed and mentored large cybersecurity teams, delivered measurable risk reduction, and transformed security operations through technology and innovation. His military background equips him with discipline, precision, and the ability to operate in high-pressure environments. Shashank’s approach to training emphasizes practical implementation, strategic thinking, and cross-domain understanding of risk and compliance.

Skills

• Cybersecurity Governance & Risk: NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, Risk Assessments, RCSA, BCM, Audit Compliance

• Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Azure Security, Prisma CSPM, Tanium, Sentinel, Cloud Control Frameworks, Vulnerability Management

• Threat & Incident Response: SOC Management, SIEM/IDS Operations, Incident Handling, IAF-CERT Coordination, Risk Mitigation

• Security Program Leadership: Team Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Budgeting, Security Automation

• Tools & Platforms: Qualys, Prisma, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Tanium, RSA Archer, Power Platform, SIEM, IDS, VAPT tools

• Soft Skills: Leadership, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Military Discipline, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification Frameworks