Independent Information Security & Data Privacy Consultant

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function—it’s a business imperative. I help organizations strengthen their security posture, protect sensitive information, meet regulatory obligations, and enable secure digital transformation through practical, enterprise-grade consulting.

With nearly three decades of IT experience and more than two decades dedicated to information security, I provide independent, vendor-neutral advice backed by real-world implementation experience.

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30+ years in IT
25+ years in Infosec
Enterprise Secruity consulting
Independent & Vendor-Neutral advisor

Every Organization Faces Unique Security Challenges. Your Strategy Should Too.

No two organizations share the same business objectives, technology landscape, regulatory requirements, or risk profile. Yet many security programs rely on generic frameworks or disconnected technologies that fail to address their most pressing challenges.

I work closely with organizations to understand their business, assess their current security posture, and design practical solutions that align security with operational goals. Whether you’re protecting sensitive data, strengthening governance, preparing for compliance, or modernizing your security architecture, every recommendation is tailored to your environment—not driven by vendor agendas.

Helping organizations solve their most critical security challenges

Protect sensitive data

Prevent data loss and safeguard confidential information across endpoints, email, cloud, and collaboration platforms.

Meet compliance requirements

Build and strengthen programs aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (India), and other relevant framework.

Reduce cyber risk

Identify vulnerabilities, assess security maturity, and implement practical controls to strengthen resilience.

Design Secure Architectures

Develop scalable, resilient security architectures that support digital transformation and cloud adoption.

Strengthen Governance

Establish effective security policies, standards, and governance processes that support long-term business objectives.

Gain Strategic Security Leadership

Provide executive guidance through Virtual CISO services, security roadmaps, and board-level advisory.

Services

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Information Security Consulting

Strengthen your security strategy, governance, architecture, and operational resilience.

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Data Privacy Consulting

Build privacy programs that protect personal data and support regulatory compliance.

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Data Protection & DLP

Safeguard sensitive information using data discovery, classification, and Data Loss Prevention technologies.

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Security Assessments

Evaluate your current security posture through comprehensive technical and governance assessments.

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Compliance & Governance

Develop policies, controls, and compliance programs aligned with recognized security frameworks.

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Virtual CISO Services

Access experienced strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time executive.

Why Organizations Choose to Work With Me

Extensive Experience

Nearly three decades of IT experience and over two decades dedicated to cybersecurity and information security.

Independent Advice

Recommendations based on your business needs—not vendor sales targets.

Practical Solutions

Security controls that are effective, sustainable, and aligned with operational realities.

Enterprise Expertise

Experience across complex enterprise environments, security architectures, and large-scale implementations.

Industries

Financial Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Government
Technology
Retail
Education
IT Services

Consuting methodology

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Understand business objectives, risks, and regulatory obligations.

Evaluate the current security posture, identify gaps, and prioritize improvements.

Develop practical strategies, architectures, and implementation roadmaps.

Support deployment, governance, optimization, and continuous enhancement.

Technology Expertise

Data Protection

Forcepoint, Symantec, Trellix, Microsoft Purview

Cloud & SSE

Netskope, Zscaler, Skyhigh Security

Identity & Access

Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, CyberArk

Endpoint Security

Microsoft Defender, Cisco Secure Endpoint

Compliance

ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, HIPAA

Email Security

Microsoft 365, Cisco Secure Email

Network Security

Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet

Security Operations

Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar

Let's Discuss Your Security Priorities

Whether you're building a new security program, improving data protection, preparing for compliance, or seeking independent strategic guidance, I'd be happy to discuss your objectives and explore how I can help.