Avnika Paridwal

About Avnika Paridwal

I’m a cybersecurity, compliance and risk management professional with 9+ years of experience helping organizations strengthen their security posture, improve governance and prepare for audits with confidence.Over the years, I’ve worked across multiple domains—security assessments, cloud governance fundamentals, control testing, risk documentation, and stakeholder communication. I enjoy simplifying complex requirements, building clarity in documentation, and enabling teams to make informed decisions. Key AchievementsSuccessfully led and delivered multiple end-to-end security and compliance assessments (ISO, SOC, NIST), improving clients’ audit readiness and reducing recurring findings.Improved assessment quality by creating standardized templates, checklists and reporting formats, reducing rework and speeding up delivery.Played a key role in risk assessment & gap analysis projects that helped clients strengthen their governance and avoid critical misconfigurations before cloud adoption.Recognized for clear communication and stakeholder management, often selected as the primary coordinator for cross-functional discussions.Contributed to process improvements that enhanced efficiency and boosted internal team satisfaction.Consistently appreciated by leadership for ownership, structured thinking, and delivering high-quality documentation.I’m currently expanding my skills in cloud security and strategy-focused work, with a strong interest in assessment-driven consulting roles where analysis, problem-solving, and client communication create real impact.Curious, committed, and always learning I aim to contribute to meaningful projects that help organizations stay secure, compliant, and future-ready.

Experience

1. Security Professional

   Accenture

   Jul 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Conducted end-to-end security and compliance assessments across ISO, SOC, NIST, CIS and internal frameworks.Performed risk assessments and gap analysis to identify control weaknesses, evaluate overall posture, and recommend remediation.Developed and enhanced security governance documents including policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and assessment templates.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather technical inputs and translate them into clear, structured documentation.Supported cloud governance and readiness activities, including mapping existing controls to cloud requirements and identifying missing governance processes.Prepared high-quality reports, dashboards and documentation for leadership review and audit readiness.Coordinated with stakeholders for evidence collection, issue clarification and ensuring timely closure of gaps.Contributed to internal process improvements, improving assessment efficiency and reducing rework.Worked across multiple industries including Financial Services & Banking, Hospitality, Energy, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Retail.Served as an individual contributor on Financial Services, Healthcare and Energy projects.Collaborated with cross-functional teams for Hospitality, Consumer Goods and Retail engagements.Majority of professional experience has been focused on the Financial Services & Banking and Hospitality sectors.

Education

• Kanoria P G Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur

  Bachelor of computer Applications , Information Technology