
Niranjan Ganesan
Senior IT and Cloud Security Manager 🌎 Plivo Inc.
Summary
Experienced Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager with over 18 years of expertise in Cloud Security, IT Infrastructure Management, Cybersecurity Management, Security Governance, Audit & Compliance, and Enterprise Architecture.Specialized in Regulatory Compliance across frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, Data Privacy Framework, GDPR, CPRA, ISO 27001, and Advanced Cloud Security Auditing (CSA STAR).Proven ability to design, implement, and govern large-scale security programs, ensuring robust risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity resilience across complex enterprise environments.
Certifications
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
ISACA Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
Privacy Engineering Certification
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT)
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
AWS Certified Security - Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Certified ATT&CK Cyber Threat Intelligence
Certified ATT&CK Security Operations Center Assessments
ISO 42001:2023 Lead Auditor – Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS)
ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor - Information Security Management System
ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor - Information Security Management System
Certified Agile Leader 1
Certified Agile Leadership for Teams (CAL-T)
Certified Agile Leadership for Orgs (CAL-O)
Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E)
Certified GCHQ - Cyber Incident Planning & Response (CIPR)
Certified Advanced Cloud Security Auditing (CSA Star)
Certified ITIL V4 Foundation - IT Service Management
VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization
Redis Security
Certified Scrum Master
Cyber Supply Chain Management
Work experience
Company Name | Title | Duration |
---|---|---|
Plivo Inc. | Senior IT & Cloud Security Manager | April 2021 |
Fiserv Inc. | Senior Manager Information Security | Oct 2019 - April 2021 |
Reward360 Global Services Private Limited | AVP Security | Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 |
Skilworth Technologies Private Limited | CISO & IT Head | Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 |
RedBlackTree Technologies Private Limited | Senior Data Centre Engineer | Oct 2010 - Nov 2015 |
Alfie Software Private Limited | Service Engineer | May 2009 - Aug 2010 |
RMP Infotech Private Limited | Systems Administrator | Dec 2005 - Apr 2009 |
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership & Executive Management
Security Strategy & Vision – Proven ability to align enterprise security programs with business objectives, fostering a risk-aware culture.
C-Suite & Board Engagement – Experience in engaging executive leadership, translating security challenges into business impact, and driving compliance governance.
Global Security Program Leadership – Expertise in developing and managing enterprise-wide security programs, balancing risk, compliance, and operational needs.
Advanced Security Expertise & Technologies
Cloud Security Mastery – Deep expertise in AWS security and cloud-native security tools (AWS CloudHSM, AWS KMS, AWS Security Hub, etc.).
Security Architecture & Zero Trust – Extensive experience in designing security architectures, including Zero Trust frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, and WAF security.
Critical Infrastructure Protection – Skilled in safeguarding critical infrastructures, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery.
Innovation & Operational Excellence
Security Transformation Initiatives – Driving cybersecurity innovation, integrating security frameworks into business operations.
Security Operations & Incident Response – Deep expertise in SOC management, incident handling, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
Management & Strategy
Cross-Functional Team Leadership – Leading diverse teams to execute security initiatives, align strategies, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Project & IT Strategy Management – Overseeing large-scale security and IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Internal & Third-Party Audits – Managing internal security audits and external regulatory compliance assessments.
Enterprise Risk & Resource Management – Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while optimizing security resource allocation.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management – Engaging with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to enhance security operations and compliance.
Organizational Development & Culture
Security Awareness & Culture Building – Leading security education programs, embedding security-first culture into organizational operations.
Team Leadership & Talent Development – Experience mentoring and managing security teams, fostering collaboration and growth.
Technical Proficiencies & Tools
Security Technologies & Practices – Expertise in container security, virtualization technologies, secure development practices, and cloud security frameworks.
Security Tools & Solutions – Hands-on experience with OSSEC, Alien Vault USM, CrowdStrike, and other security infrastructures.