Ayush Garg

About Ayush Garg

As a Cyber Security Technical Manager at Navi, I contribute to safeguarding a fast-paced fintech ecosystem where security, trust, and service continuity are critical. My work focuses on strengthening detection capabilities, improving control effectiveness, and ensuring resilient security operations aligned with evolving threat landscapes.I operate within a mature and tool-rich environment that includes Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Mobile Device Management (MDM), SIEM, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), CASB, Email Security, Dark Web Monitoring, Cloud Security, and Web Application Firewall protections. My focus is not limited to tool deployment — I work hands-on to optimize integrations, improve detection logic, reduce noise, and enhance actionable visibility.I am deeply involved in advancing security operations through detection tuning, threat hunting support, incident response readiness, and continuous control improvement. By collaborating with SOC teams, cloud engineers, and business stakeholders, I help improve detection coverage, strengthen response efficiency, and reduce operational risk.My approach emphasizes practical risk reduction and operational clarity — ensuring that security controls remain effective while supporting business agility and regulatory expectations.Core Focus Areas• Security Operations & Detection Engineering• Endpoint, Cloud & Data Protection Controls• SIEM Optimization & Alert Quality Improvement• Incident Response Preparedness & Threat Visibility• Continuous Security Posture EnhancementI value calm decision-making, thoughtful listening, and continuous learning — qualities that enable effective collaboration and stronger defense against an evolving threat landscape.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Manager

   Navi

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Strengthen cyber resilience for a high-trust fintech environment by improving detection depth, control effectiveness, and operational security visibility.• Drive operational excellence across a mature security ecosystem including EDR, SIEM, DLP, CASB, MDM, Email Security, Dark Web Monitoring, Cloud Security, and WAF, ensuring cohesive defense and meaningful risk reduction.• Enhance detection fidelity by refining correlation logic, tuning alerts, and improving signal quality to enable faster, high-confidence threat identification and response.• Contribute to a proactive defense posture through detection engineering improvements, threat hunting support, and continuous enhancement of incident readiness.• Improve endpoint, cloud, and data protection controls to reduce the attack surface and strengthen protection of sensitive financial and customer data.• Partner cross-functionally with SOC, cloud, and engineering teams to strengthen monitoring coverage, streamline response workflows, and improve operational resilience.• Continuously evaluate control effectiveness and implement improvements aligned with evolving threats, regulatory expectations, and business risk priorities.• Support measurable improvements in visibility, response efficiency, and security posture, reinforcing trust in Navi’s digital financial platform.

Education

• United group of institution

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2012 — 2016