Akash Kumar

About Akash Kumar

Distinguished Military leader & Cyber Security professional with 15+ years\' extensive experience spanning diverse domains within the realm of Cyber Security. Expertise in Strategic Governance, Management, and Leadership. Adept at orchestrating Cyber Defense strategies, leading teams and enhancing organizational resilience. Adroit at conceptualizing and implementing InfoSec Policies and Standards, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning, Cyber forensics, Information Security Training. Proficient in Risk Management, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, Web Application security testing, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing across different Networks/ technologies. Skilled in stirring the goals of an organization by managing security programs in dealing with security vulnerabilities, threats, and countermeasures. Experienced in the following areas- IT Governance Risk and Compliance Identity and Access Controls Cyber Forensics InfoSec Compliance Ethical hacking Risk Analysis and Management Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Threat Hunting and Modelling BCP & DRP Red Teaming Incident Response and Analysis Malware Analysis and Identification Firewall Configuration and Security Web Application testing and Network Security

Experience

1. Domain Consultant Cybersecurity

   Tata Consultancy Services

   Jun 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature, General

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Bachelor's degree, History

• Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

  Human Resources Management , Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Advance certificate in information and security, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

• Manipal University Jaipur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology