Amit Kumar
Cybersecurity and Risk Manager @Tata Consultancy Services
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WORK HISTORY
Cybersecurity and Risk Manager @Tata Consultancy Services
Essen, DE
Architecture & solutions: Designed and deployed enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture across hybrid cloud model, reducing critical vulnerabilities enormously.Security Modernization: Migrated endpoint protection to a cloud-native EDR/XDR solution, reducing malware infection rates and achieving compliant coverage within 3 months.Security Management & Governance: Designed and implemented tailored security architectures for hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + private cloud+ Azure) to ensure resilience, performance, and security.Security Tools Optimization & Automation: Enhanced security tools designed for comprehensive coverage and focused on maximizing license benefits.Vulnerability Management: Remediated vulnerabilities by implementing a strategic segregation approach based on mitigation methods—specifically OS upgrades and configuration adjustments—resulting in a more efficient remediation workflow and prioritized patch management.Optimization of Log monitoring: Analysed MITRE framework tactics from EDR policies optimize logs monitoring from Sentinel.Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate project activities across multiple internal and external partners, including international cooperation.Leadership & Strategy: Acted as key liaison between executive leadership, IT, Legal, and Risk through clear business-aligned risk communication.Training & Awareness: Conducted quarterly security awareness training for internal employees, leading to drop in phishing click rates year-over-year.Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Collaborate on developing efficient IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Considering the KRITIS law, I implemented a project for IT Service Continuity Management(ITSCM).Risk & Compliance: Drove audit readiness and maintained continuous compliance with GDPR,ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications and reduced security incidents
EDUCATION
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ABOUT AMIT KUMAR
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) leverages over 15 years of cybersecurity expertise to enhance cloud security for global enterprises. As Cyber Security Manager, the focus has been on enabling secure private cloud deployments by conducting tenant-level security reviews and collaborating on project deliverables. Certified in Ethical Hacking (CEH) and cloud security (AZ-500), efforts are directed at embedding robust security practices across enterprise environments. By prioritizing vulnerability and risk management, contributions support mitigating threats and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Through a commitment to fostering robust security frameworks, the organization is empowered to align security strategies with business objectives, safeguarding critical assets in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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