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| − | Excited about the present and the future of Cyber Security and the possibility to remain a part at an always increasing level of leadership. Here's why:
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| − | Cyber Security was not a formal field of study when I completed MSEE (USC) and proceeded to join corporate US. After a few years (mid-2002), got to work on data and network security and policy-making aspects. Loved it! After moving back to India in early-2006, have been offered roles that have helped sharpen existing skills and learn and develop new ones esp. application/software security, auditing/compliance and business continuity. | |
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| − | Also co-leading the Delhi chapters of two major security communities, OWASP (effective June 2014) and Null (effective March 2014).
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| − | Have worked with firms of all sizes. Symantec, Cisco and Wipro were the large enterprises. Ford Graphics and iPolicy Networks were the mid-sized ones. Current employer (Security Compass) is an established Canadian start-up and am leading their India operations. Have experienced both environments - product development as well as consulting/services and a variety of industries - IT, ITes (IT-enabled services) and A/E/C (Architecture/Engineering/Construction). | |
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| − | At a technical level, this has helped develop the following skills:
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| − | • Accounting for both technical and non-technical factors to arrive at the correct risk posture.
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| − | • Implementation of secure SDLC programs and Agile security.
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| − | • Presenting research/work at international and national conferences.
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| − | • Leading virtual/remote teams across geographies (India, US, Europe and now Canada).
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| − | • Publishing an internationally-acclaimed whitepaper, magazine articles and blogs on specific aspects.
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| − | From a soft skills perspective, the roles have helped me develop the following:
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| − | • Knack for identifying research-related collaboration avenues.
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| − | • The skill of effective business case development.
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| − | • The art of interviewing.
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| − | • The craft of mentoring.
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Latest revision as of 10:32, 28 July 2014
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Excited about the present and the future of Cyber Security and the possibility to remain a part at an always increasing level of leadership. Have detailed the reasons on my Linked In summary page here: http://in.linkedin.com/in/vishalasthana
