Ankur Anand
Cybersecurity Leader | Driving Incident Response, Threat Intel & Resilience at Scale | Enabling Board-Level Risk Decisions | Building IR Playbooks That Work
- Role
- Head Cyber Security at Yum India Global Services Private Limited
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ankur Anand
I am a seasoned Information Security and Cybersecurity Leader with 14+ years of experience in managing Cyber Security Operations Centers (CSOC), Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Information Audits. My expertise lies in developing, implementing, and managing robust security frameworks that ensure compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC. I have a proven track record in designing and implementing Cyber Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and leveraging advanced SIEM solutions to enhance security posture.Throughout my career, I have showcased excellence in leading IT security audits and conducting third-party security risk assessments. I am proficient in threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing, which allows me to proactively identify and remediate security gaps. My leadership skills have enabled me to build and mentor high-performing security teams, driving peak performance and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. I am passionate about transforming challenges into opportunities and thrive in high-pressure environments.Key Achievements- Successfully setup Global capability hub for Yum brands in India- Successfully led security initiatives at Sirion, ensuring compliance with industry frameworks and overseeing ISO 27001 auditing- Received multiple awards at Tech Mahindra, including the Standing Ovation Award and Best Team Award, recognizing my contributions to team performance and security governance- Developed and implemented cloud security strategies across multi-cloud environments, enhancing security posture and risk management- Setup multiple Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) platforms during my tenure at Tech Mahindra. These initiatives have empowered clients to strengthen their security posture through tailored, scalable, and proactive solutions.
Experience
Head Cyber Security
Yum India Global Services Private Limited
Jul 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
As the regional cybersecurity lead for a global enterprise, I head the India Cybersecurity Delivery Center with end-to-end accountability for security operations, incident response, and strategic leadership. My role combines hands-on technical oversight with people leadership, process maturity, and alignment with global cybersecurity standards. I partner across IT, engineering, and compliance to elevate India’s role in the enterprise security landscape while driving local capability, culture, and performance.Act as the India cybersecurity leader, representing the global InfoSec function within the India center and influencing region-wide security initiatives.
Education
Bharti Public School - India
12, Science with Computer Science
2005 — 2007
Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
IT Security, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Rajasthan Technical University
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
2007 — 2011
Frank Anthony Public School
AISSCE, ...
1995 — 2005
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