Rohit Deshmukh, Cissp, Cisa, Crisc Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible to establish and execute Information Security assurance initiatives for Inhouse and cloud environments.Evaluate and implement various Information Security and Business Continuity requirement based on relevant standards and stakeholder’s compliance requirements e.g. ADHICS, DESC CSP, SIA UAE IA, ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and SOC2.Define and deliver strategic information security programs including Data Classification , Data Leakage Prevention (DLP), Application Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) and Awareness Platform (LMS) implementation.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible to handle IS compliance related requirements (RBI- Cyber Security Framework, CBK – Cyber Security Framework & CBB- Rulebook) for the international locations of a leading bank in UAE.Managed and facilitated third party and regulatory audits, including PCI DSS, SOC2 and more. Conducted strategic risk assessments based on UAE Information Assurance Standard (SIA UAE IA) & National Cyber Risk Management Framework (NCRMF) for key government entities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for client relations and business development across UAE for Risk Advisory and Cyber Security practice.Leveraged market knowledge and technical knowhow for promoting security technologies and consulting services including GRC, Data Classification, ERM, IAM and PAM, Compliance and Audits.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Managed key Information Security advisory projects in the region such as NESA & ISO 27001 consulting, integrated Governance & Compliance (i-GRC) management, technical assessments, virtual- ISO, strategic gap assessments (ISO 27001, ISO 20000 & ISO 22301), internal audits and more.Actively contributed and led business development, prospecting, account mining, pre-sales support, negotiation and closure for a key business unit.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

“Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun”. Primarily responsible to manage the key accounts while leveraging on the technical and business expertise. This role is measured on the key KPI of ‘client satisfaction and new business brought to the company’.Accountable for business development in the Abu Dhabi area, including the key responsibilities of project management, relationship building , account management, pre-sales Support, negotiation and closure. Added to the list a few new accounts from government, oil & gas and semi-govt. sectors.

Abu Dhabi

Business advisory for Information Security compliance and regional regulatory requirements including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NESA Information Assurance Standards (UAE), ADSIC ISS (Abu Dhabi), GIAP-Q CERT (Qatar) & Information Risk Management (IRM).Key expertise include, - Proven excellence in consulting and advisory in more than a dozen engagements.- Seasoned professional with excellent client handling, presentation, and documentation established across the clientele.- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and manage projects in unstructured environment, across industry sectors.Industries served: government, semi government, oil and gas, aviation and media.

Mumbai Area, India

Worked primarily on Information Security consulting assignments in India across BFSI, manufacturing, travel and automobile verticals. Key achievements in this role include,- Led team to successfully deliver 25+ compliance and audit projects.- Supported Pre-sales requirements for prospects and existing accounts.- Participated in marketing campaigns and delivery of media collateral.- Delivered an awareness campaign for key payment card industry vendors in association with payment brands and banks.- Carried out multiple assessments (covert and overt) to bring the current state to the client management.

Mumbai Area, India

Transformed self as a professional from being a starter to a quick learner. Participated in diversified facets of consulting domain in this role. Some of the key contributions are,- ISO 27001 gap assessments - Process mapping and Data Flow Analysis (DFA)- Threat profiling and risk assessment- InfoSec awareness and training- Information Security assessment as per government regulation including SEBI and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)- Third party information systems audits - Management reportingIndustries Served: BFSI, pharmaceutical, FMCG, oil and gas, manufacturing & travel.

Mumbai Area, India

Responsible for delivery of Information Risk & Compliance (IR&C) advisory projects. Key responsibilities include,- Work on a ISO-management project constituting implementation and maintenance of PCI-DSS for a transaction processing company.- Conduct internal audits for PCI-DSS and ISO 27001.- Create policy/procedures and educate client teams in line with the requirements of the standards.

Mba, Information Systems And Security

MBA (Information Systems and Security)

Be, Electronics And Telecommunication

BE(Electronics and Telecom)