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As a seasoned Security and Privacy Senior II at Protiviti, I bring over 4 years of experience in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. My expertise spans across various facets of cybersecurity, privacy management, and risk mitigation. I specialize in steering organizations through the complexities of cybersecurity and privacy with a particular focus on the Payment Card Industry (PCI). My career is anchored in protecting sensitive financial data and ensuring compliance within dynamic regulatory environments.Professional Journey:Cybersecurity Strategy Development: Proficient in crafting robust security strategies that align with business objectives while mitigating potential threats.Regulatory Compliance: Adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, to ensure organizational compliance.Security Awareness Training: Passionate about educating teams on best practices for maintaining secure environments through tailored training programs.PCI DSS Mastery: Experienced in implementing and managing security measures compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).Data Protection Leadership: A track record of success in assessing encryption and tokenization strategies to secure cardholder data across multiple platforms.Comprehensive Risk Management: Skilled at conducting rigorous risk analyses, vulnerability assessments, and remediation plans tailored to the needs of financial institutions.Strategic Compliance Oversight: Expertise in aligning security initiatives with business goals while navigating the intricacies of global privacy laws and standards.Core Competencies:Network SecurityData ProtectionIdentity & Access ManagementThreat Intelligence & MitigationPrivacy Impact AssessmentsPCI DSS ComplianceFinancial Data EncryptionMulti-factor Authentication SystemsEnd-to-end Network SecurityProgramming Languages: C#, Java, C++, currently learning C & PythonWeb Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX, JSON, XML, AngularJSDatabase: MS SQL Server, Oracle SQL DeveloperServers: Microsoft, Linux Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, NetBeans, Putty, Terminal, Bash, GitCloud Technologies: Azure - MS SQL DB, IAMMethodologies: Object-Oriented Design (OOO), Agile Software Development-Lean & Scrum, Client and Server-Side Programming, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

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