Chief Information Security Officer
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Mar 2024 - Present
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Persistent Systems
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Devender Kumar is listed as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Persistent Systems, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Devender Kumar.
Devender Kumar previously worked as Chief Information Security Officer at Persistent Systems and Chief Information Security Officer at Itc Infotech. Devender Kumar holds Executive Pgp, Mba from Indian Institute Of Management, Kozhikode.
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As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I lead a team of cybersecurity experts who are responsible for protecting the company's data, systems, and reputation from cyber threats. I have over 27 years of experience in the field of information risk, cybersecurity, and continuity management, spanning multiple industries and geographies.My core competencies include cybersecurity strategy and governance, risk and compliance, third-party risk management, security engineering, security awareness, application security, global security operations center, and cyber incident response. I have an executive MBA from IIM Kozhikode and I hold industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISA, and CBCP. I was invited by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, USA to attend a program on OT Security and lead a Red Team/Blue Team exercise comprising a multi-country team of cybersecurity professionals. I am passionate about learning and sharing best practices in cybersecurity, and I have been invited by various agencies and forums to speak and participate in cybersecurity events and exercises.
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8 roles · 28 years
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Chief Information Security Officer
Mar 2021 - Mar 2024
Chief Information Security Officer
Global CISO role. Managing Cyber Security program across the enterprise in 85+ countries.
Feb 2018 - Mar 2021
Vice President & Head - Information Risks & Business Continuity Management
Manage Cyber Security, Business Continuity and Privacy globally. Lead SOC (Security Operations Centre), ISO27001 and ISO22301 programs. Performed risk assessment for new technology platforms & solutions. Identified technology solutions and suggested processes to mitigate technology risks. Enabled secure adoption of technologies like Cloud and Mobility..
Dec 2007 - Jan 2018
Idc Audit Lead
Lead implementation of security initiatives. Conduct periodic IT Security audits and Vulnerability Assessment exercises. Review IT risks and IT Architectures and IT Change management. Review and audit all aspects of IT security for delivery centres in India. Vulnerability Management. Manage client/external IT security audits, RFP/RFI. Responsible for IT.
Mar 2006 - Dec 2007
Assistant Vice President - Information Security
As head of Information Security, established Information Security practice within EXL. Responsible for all aspects of Information Security including vulnerability management, IT change control and implementation of security controls and technologies. Developed ISMS. Development of IT Disaster Recovery Plans. Lead company to its BS7799 certification..
2001 - 2006
~5 yrs
Consultant
Project Lead for India’s first successful BS7799 certification project for a client. Responsible for managing Information Security consulting assignments. Management of full Security Lifecycle including Threat and Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, security audits, defining security policies and security architecture for clients. Provided.
1998 - 2001
~3 yrs
Consultant - Solution Engineering
Worked on Network integration and support. Configured and managed large enterprise networks for clients.
Jan 1994 - 1998
4 education records
Devender Kumar education
Executive Pgp, Mba
Indian Institute Of Management, Kozhikode
Mba, Project Management And International Business
Allahabad Agricultural Institute
Bba, Business Administration
Kurukshetra University
Diploma In Computer Engineering, Computers
Sjp Polytechnic
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Devender Kumar works for Persistent Systems.
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Devender Kumar is listed as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Persistent Systems.
Where is Devender Kumar based?
Devender Kumar is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India while working with Persistent Systems.
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Devender Kumar has worked for Persistent Systems, Itc Infotech, Tmf Group, Mphasis, and Accenture.
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Devender Kumar holds Executive Pgp, Mba from Indian Institute Of Management, Kozhikode.
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