Abdul Aziz Gani

About Abdul Aziz Gani

A seasoned Information Security Professional with over 23 years of experience in managing enterprise-wide cybersecurity ecosystems. As an Associate Director - Cyber Security Service at Cognizant Technology Solutions, lead the information security governance for Cognizant customers with comprehensive security strategies to safeguard data and systems against evolving threats. Oversees the security architecture and infrastructure, implement risk management programs and engage with executive leadership to integrate security measures into business processes aligning security practices with standards like ISO27001, PCI/DSS and NIST cyber security framework.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Cyber Security Service

   Cognizant

   Nov 2023 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   A seasoned information security leader with extensive experience in developing and executing comprehensive security governance strategies for global clients, ensuring the integrity and resilience of enterprise-wide security architecture. Successfully conceptualized and implemented an information security strategy aligned with organizational goals to protect data, systems, and networks from evolving threats. Collaborated closely with executive leadership to integrate security measures into business processes, fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.Expert in strategizing and operationalizing risk management programs, including business continuity and disaster recovery planning, while aligning security practices with recognized standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST. Proficient in evaluating critical threat intelligence to inform proactive risk mitigation strategies. Led a comprehensive suite of enterprise security services, encompassing Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, and incident management.Orchestrated end-to-end security log monitoring and incident response strategies to safeguard against cyber threats. Provided senior management with strategic cybersecurity insights and recommendations for enterprise-wide risk management. Delivered executive-level reporting on threat landscapes, operational achievements, and overall security posture, driving informed decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.

Education

• S.K. Somaiya College

  Bachelor of Commerce

  1995 — 1998

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  PGDBM-ITSM

Skills

• IT Service Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• IT Operations
• Project Management
• IT Audit
• Incident and System Management
• Virtualization
• Infrastructure Project Lead
• Project Coordination
• Business Continuity
• Problem Management
• Infrastructure Lead
• Customer Relationship Management
• Vmware
• Data Center
• Disaster Recovery
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Incident Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• IT Operations Management
• Team Management
• Servers
• Itil