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Security Management

Location:
56003, India
Posted:
September 23, 2010

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Manoj K Sarangi

B *, Flat No ***, Shriram White House, R T Nagar, Bangalore;

+91-988**-*****; ************@*****.***

A proven, internationalist, results driven Security and Privacy Executive, internationally mobile, bilingual and able

to influence at a senior level with a strong blue chip background. A strategist, change leader and driving force

behind security improvements that safeguard data, ensure compliance, and facilitate informed advancement

towards organizational goals. Open new markets, launch service lines, drive growth, generate revenue, win

market share, improve margins, and manage teams’ peak performance are some of the key achievements. Expert

at leveraging existing resources to bring effective, actionable security and risk management vision to complex

enterprises with minimal budget. Have a deep understanding of compliance, business processes and underlying

auditing principles. Experienced in change management, business aligned security architecture, IT infrastructure

reviews, technology evaluation, business processes, market opportunity definition, new technologies, re alignment

of IS resources, technical upgrades and new technology deployment initiatives within leading edge environments.

Experienced in leading teams through all phases of large scale technology rollout including cost analysis, risk

management, planning, implementation and quality control. Professional background includes extensive

knowledge of Internet technologies, risk management, information security, corporate espionage and

countermeasure solutions. Have strong understanding of ISO (27001, 27005), PCI DSS, CVSS and CMM

standards.

Hands on leader capable of motivating diverse and cross cultural teams to achieving objectives in a timely

manner and provide mentoring with a wide base of technical knowledge. Have good project, vendor, and staff

management expertise. Have inspired, built and led focused teams across Indian subcontinent to enable my

employer to consolidate itself as a market leader. International mobility and working across cross cultural

environments are some of the other strengths. Key contributor to enterprise level planning and decision making, a

valued advisor and requested consultant to top tier executives. A strong consensus builder, forming cooperative

relationships across senior management, clients and business partners. Thorough market and risk knowledge

provides insight to limit potential future threats and allow communication of risks, and solutions to senior

executives.

Experienced in public policy initiatives to showcase the strengths of the organization. Have strong network with

industry bodies like USIBC, NASSCOM, DSCI, CII, CYSI and others. Speaking to press on behalf of the

organization and deliver key messages are some other key strengths. Have worked with government at various

levels to garner support on key issues and initiatives. Over 16 years of professional experience that include

leading the country business pillars Security and Privacy for the largest multinational operation in India with over

90,000 people.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deloitte Touche Tohmatshu India Pvt. Ltd Feb 2009 – Till Date

Director, Enterprise Risk Services

Recruited by Deloitte to lead service offerings in Information Security with a large number of fortune 500 clients,

public sector organizations and the government. Lead the public policy initiatives at various levels and forums.

Key Responsibilities

- Implement innovative security and risk management programs that drive awareness, decrease exposure,

and strengthen organizations. Enable developing risk mitigation strategies in large corporations

- Regarded as a trusted advisor to the executives on Security and privacy areas by top executives of

fortune 500 corporations

- Regarded as a key member of multiple CISO, CPO councils

- Extensive experience of working on policy and processes on risk management, security and privacy in

enterprise level as well as across business domains

- Proven success in performing risk assessments / audits / SAS 70’s, managing readiness engagements,

establishing global SOX compliance programs, managing audits and compliance against regulatory /

standards / leading practices (i.e. HIPAA, EU Privacy Directive, SOX, GLBA, Clause 49, FFIEC, etc.) and

establishing control environments

- Led multiple Org-wide training and assessment programs on Security and Privacy.

- Responsible for developing various data protection services working with multi-billion fortune 100

corporations. Developing go-to market strategy, issue briefings, marketing collateral and delivery

methodology.

- Hosting CXO roundtables, targeting key accounts and assist account teams in positioning service offering

and leading teams in the solution delivery

- Designed and implemented solutions for enterprise infrastructure, security, business continuity strategy

and resiliency, fault tolerant infrastructure, crisis management, application / infrastructure integrity and

privacy.

IBM India Pvt. Ltd. Nov 2005 – Jan 2009

Chief Privacy and Security Officer

Recruited by IBM India to assume the overall accountability in data protection and risk management arena and

lead the effort to position IBM as a leader in the assigned space. This position had the obligation to oversee and

directs security programs across IBM India. Oversee design and implementation of preventative security

measures, employee education and risk management programs. Represented IBM in public forums and led the

public policy initiatives in the area of security and privacy pan India.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversaw privacy compliance and strategies globally for Company, including GLBA, HIPAA, EU Privacy

Directive, FFIEC electronic commerce, employee monitoring, intellectual property, etc. Oversee cross

border data transfer issues in outsourcing activities and ensured zero violation.

- Drove multiple service initiatives including ‘go to‘ market strategy, issue briefings and service portfolio

management in Security and Privacy arena.

- Served as member of Critical Event Management Team for the region.

- Acted as the ‘single point of contact’ for IBM to address press/media related to the security and data

protection strategy in India

- Developed and conducted training programs in Data Protection and Risk Management.

- Represent IBM’s global team that monitors Company's comprehensive written policies and procedures for

each line of business and business support group.

- Continually review all aspects of Companies business to ensure Security and Privacy policies address all

operations for the lines of business and business support groups.

- Facilitate internal and customer audits of IBM’s security/privacy practices. Led and hosted a large

number of Customer briefings.

- Developing the overall Risk Management strategy and ensuring execution. Understanding the current and

future risks to IBM and adapt strategy as necessary to respond to changing risks and threats.

- Representing IBM India in the global management team that approve technologies deployed in risk

management

- Spearheaded Multiple ISO 27001 deployment and certification for the organization and its clients.

- Assumed overall accountability for Business Continuity Management; encompassing BCP and DR

aspects.

- Accountable for investigation of security incidents, disciplinary actions and closure.

- Ensuring that compliance is maintained against security policies; gathering key security metrics to

demonstrate compliance including reporting to the management.

- Support sales efforts by presenting IBM’s security strategy goals and results to customers or conferences

- Manage Information Security budgets as per Strategic goals

- Responsible for defining security frameworks, strategize system security planning, developing, and

auditing security policies across organization.

- Regarded as a key member of multiple CISO, CPO councils

Hewlett-Packard, India Software Operations, Bangalore Aug 2001 – Nov 2005

IS Lead

Recruited to establish and manage enterprise-wide information-security program. Provide technical leadership to

the enterprise for the information security program. Mentor and train others in information security in addition to

training for other technical groups. Design and implement security measures and perform cost benefit analysis on

all recommended strategies. Collaborate with internal auditors to conduct in-depth compliance audits, presenting

key results to management. Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

- Primary responsibility included, developing a corporate information security vision/strategy and to provide

leadership and direction in designing and implementing information security program that recognizes data

and information as a critical asset to the company. This also include the delivery of key security

architecture and technology programs thru in-depth knowledge of technical, physical, and administrative

controls and is responsible for monitoring and reporting the status of corporate wide status and

compliance with key metrics to the management.

- Collaborated with partners and peers from across the world and locally to gather information, trends in

threats, vulnerabilities and develop shield around them. This also include assessment and

documentation of current threats, vulnerabilities and risks concerning critical business applications,

operating platforms and infrastructure, then develop needed countermeasures according to established

methodologies. This also includes continuous analysis of business risk profiles and provides assurance

that appropriate risk mitigation measures are taken.

- Installed and maintained security infrastructure, including IPS, IDS, log management, and security

assessment systems. Assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues. Publish

Security Updates newsletter for technical groups. Draft enterprise security standards and guidelines for

system configuration. Managed process and acted in the lead role for computer security incident

response team. Perform and create procedures for system security audits, penetration-tests, and

vulnerability assessments.

- Recommended preventive, mitigating, and compensating controls to ensure the appropriate level of

protection and adherence to the goals of the overall information security strategy. Assisted in the

development of access-controls, separation of duties, and roles. Conducted technical risk evaluation of

hardware, software, and installed systems and networks. Assisted with testing of installed systems to

ensure protection strategies are properly implemented and working as intended. Led the incident

response team and recommended corrective actions. Communicated with personnel about potential

threats to the work environment. Participated in forensic recovery and analysis at various stages.

Participated in development and maintenance of global information security policy.

- Maintained security of voice and data networks and equipment. Monitored and maintained physical and

logical security and access to systems. Responsible for support of existing security policies and

procedures, as well as creation and implementation of new security procedures. Responsible for risk

assessment of partners. Managed the security and up-gradation of DNS, firewall, e-mail security. Assisted

with the upkeep of network infrastructure including routers, switches and load balancers. Achievements

include completing various enterprise certifications, and development of incident handling procedures.

- Support the Global teams, Finance/Operation stakeholders, company divisions and subsidiaries in a

consulting role by evaluating and recommending improvements to business practices, processes, and

control procedures.

- Developed awareness programs to educate the enterprise of information security and compliance

requirements.

- As the lead of security Team, carried the responsibility of managing audit coverage of security, system,

and network (voice and data) processes and controls for the complete environment. Examine and verify

Information System processes and procedures from internal organizations in order to determine the

reliability and effectiveness of the existing internal control systems. Audit complex information systems

applications and procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and best practices. Perform

software and network security reviews. Review corporate Business Continuity plans and conduct dry

runs. Provide management with objective analysis, recommendations and comments concerning all

findings.

- Performed consulting services for management, internal, and external clients on topics of information &

infrastructure security. Successfully planned and deployed secure and reliable organisation-wide Internet

connectivity using hybrid technology. Analyzed internal and perimeter networks, recommending, and

implementing strategies to ensure adequacy of security.

- Responsible for managing IS division, vendors, service providers and contractors

- Responsible for antiviral Protection, Content Filtering, IDS, VPN and Firewalls.

- Implemented key changes in IS department which resulted in significant savings.

- Received award for saving cost to HP through streamlining of processes and building in-house training

capability

Ministry of Communication and IT, Government of India, New Delhi Dec 1995 – July 2001

Scientist C (Internet Division)

Recruited to manage system integration and responsible for IT infrastructure design, deployment and security.

Oversee recruiting, training, resource allocation and assessment functions. Built and mentored cohesive, qualified

teams committed to meeting schedule and budgetary needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepared the basic framework for Information handling.

- Responsible for the development and deployment of web based applications for government

departments

- Responsible for management of IT servers including Mail server, web server and DNS server

- Responsible for gateway operations and External routing (BGP4)

- Assisted in assignments relating to IT policies and procedures including development of security policies.

- Participated in Y2K and data security reviews different organizations

- Provided risk and controls advisory services to internal as well as external partners and also execute risk

management and control assessment projects.

- Involved in initiatives on Information Assurance and security engineering including communication

security, Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) security, network security, OS security and other

areas of Information Assurance.

- Performed professional consulting services on network management, firewalls and network security

- Designed and deployed Network infrastructure for several clients encompassing future Network Vision,

Network Software & Protocols, Directory Services, Network Management system, Internet Technology,

LAN/WAN Infrastructure,

- Hardened Internet gateways to be the first line of defence to enhance organizational security and prevent

attacks, intrusion detection, logging and reporting of all suspicious activity on Internet routers and

firewalls.

- Provided need based networking solutions to different organizations and access control/enforcement for

AAA (Authentication, Authorization &Accounting) services and resource Audit.

Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Jan 1994 – Dec 1995

Senior Research Fellow

- Worked on research in streams of distributed systems

- Assisted in preparing the curriculum for the MCA programs.

- Taught multiple subjects in the MCA curriculum.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

REC/NIT ROURKELA

Master of technology in Computer Science

School of Computer & Systems Sciences

JNU, New Delhi

CISA- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) ISACA®

Trained in Project and Program Management by HP

Tools/Technologies

Security Tools including but not limited to Snort, Retina, Solarwinds, Iris, Firewalk, NMAP, Nessus, AppScan,

Websense

WINDOWS, UNIX (AIX, HPUX, Solaris, Linux)

Cache Engines, Load balancers

Some Other Highlights

Member of DSCI (Data Security Council of India)

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Member Of National Security Council of CII(Confederation of Indian Industry), South India

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Member of CYSI (Cyber Society of India)

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Member of US India Business Council (promoted by US Chamber of Commerce)

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Member of NASSCOM DSCI Cybercrime lab initiative in multiple states

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Received the Raizada award for the best publication in the CSI (Computer Society of India)

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Communication for the year 1994 95.

Represented parent organisations in a number of conferences; some prominent ones are:

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- Spoke at Cyber Safe Tamil Nadu organized by NASSCOM, DSCI and Tamil Nadu Police on Dec 10 th

2009

http://www.nasscom.org/Nasscom/Templates/EventMasterLanding.aspx?id=15019

- Spoke at workshop on Information Security Management Bangalore

http://www.eventsinindia.com/events/16284-information-security-management-system

- Spoke at Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 and Privacy Workshop, New Delhi, April 28,

2009 (slides)

http://www.dsci.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=101

- Spoke at India Information Security Summit 2007

http://www.bpiai.org/India_Information_Security_Summit_2007.html

- Spoke at the "Conference Board, New York" to the "Council of Chief Privacy Officers" on October

10th 2006

http://www.conference-board.org/councils/councilsDetailUS.cfm?Council_ID=296

- Spoke at 14th Convergence India 2006 (Held every year, Convergence India is a event for the South

Asian ICT Industry)

http://www.convergenceindia.org/2k6-conf-day2.html

- Spoke at the IT Security Day Celebration organized by Cyber Society of India (slides)

http://www.cysi.in/uscounsel.html

- Spoke at Seminar on Staying Secure in Cyberspace arranged by Cyber Society

http://www.cysi.in/blrchapterinaug.html



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