K. S. Raj, CISSP

Experience

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  Government of India

  Dec 2002 - Mar 2024

  Drove annual context setting resulting in specific security and access control improvements. Directed Cyber Sec operations and governance monitoring of 200+ enterprise client endpoints.Coordinated policy changes, meeting 100% compliance as per regulations. Conducted Risk Management and risk mitigation measures.Planned, budgeted, and executed Information Security and Data Network projects using AI tools.Planned training and administration of hundreds of Indian and Foreign Army personnel.Recognized as an influential communicator, adept at delivering high-impact briefings to top management, resulting in data-driven decision-making and enhanced strategic alignment. Show less Led IT and communications team operating multiple SOCs on a 24 x 7 basis. Directed training, development and HR aspects of the entire team while operating in a VUCA environment. Coordinated and planned optimization of manpower without any drop in operational efficiency. Concluded an INR multi billion upgrade contract leading to an increased service life of the equipment.Implemented asset registers for inventory management worth INR multi billion INR IT assets with no loss.Planned and established an NOC responsible for amalgamating multiple data inputs from large number of platforms.Designed and implemented a secured converged information flow network using 2G & 3G Cellular Services and Military Radio protocols.Established procedures for the safe movement, deployment, and administration of personnel in an intense Counter Insurgency environment with 0% loss of life.Selected to train multi national military contingencies on niche technologies. Show less

  • Cyber Security Trainer and Director

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Director Operations and Chief Information Technology Officer

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Project Manager Strategy

    May 2014 - May 2017

  • Postgraduate Student | Master of Science

    May 2013 - May 2014

  • Senior Risk Manager | Cybersecurity Operations

    Jan 2010 - May 2013

  • Graduate Student | Bachelor of Technology

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  • SOC Manager | IT and Telecom Operations

    Dec 2002 - Dec 2006
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  Self-employed

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior GRC Consultant and Subject Matter Expert

  Subject matter expert on Cyber Security and GRC implementation using model-based frameworkswith multinational clients.Driving end to end policy implementation with clients creating linkages with privacy and informationsecurity management leading to 25% business growth.Consulted on multinational regulatory frameworks while linking current threat landscape toorganisation’s risk tolerance.Led implementation of risk management and risk treatment measures, ensuring 100% compliancewith industry standards and regulations, strengthening the information security posture.Directed recruiting efforts to identify and on-board consultants.Recognized as an excellent leader and skilled communicator with the ability to transpose complextechnical requirements into non-technical business language. Risk management and Risk treatment planning.Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Cybersecurity certifications and training. Show less