Bhargava Krishnakumar

About Bhargava Krishnakumar

Trusted cybersecurity leader and Deputy CISO with 13+ years of experience driving cyber resilience, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance for global enterprises and high-growth organizations. I specialize in building secure, scalable IT and security environments, leading cross-functional teams through major incidents, and advising executive leadership on transforming cyber risk into business value.My expertise spans the full CISO remit - including security architecture for cloud and on-prem (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, VMware), GRC program development (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC), and incident response for ransomware and advanced threats. I have led successful implementation of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices and championed cutting-edge AI security policy—defining controls for company data and IP, and evaluating the risks of emergent AI-driven threats.My leadership includes robust vendor vetting procedures and proactive enterprise risk management (ERM), ensuring all technology partners and supply chain actors align with organizational security and compliance objectives. I’ve managed organization-wide change management initiatives, aligning security policies and technical controls with business process transformation for durable, risk-informed growth.Key achievements:Guided companies to full ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certification within industry-leading timeframes.Reduced incident response and recovery timelines by 35%, safeguarding business continuity and stakeholder trust.Led enterprise rollout of AI security policy and controls, including monitoring, auditing, and use-case reviews to protect IP and sensitive data.Implemented best-in-class IAM, endpoint security (SentinelOne, Defender ATP, Sophos, ThreatDown), and SIEM (Splunk, Wazuh) solutions.Academic credentials: Master’s in Cybersecurity, MBA in Innovation Management, and advanced industry certifications (CISM, MCSE, AWS). I’m known for pragmatic, collaborative, results-driven leadership—focused on operational excellence, compliance, and sustained business value.Let’s connect if you’re seeking a seasoned security executive or advisor to elevate your cybersecurity, ERM, compliance, and AI security strategy.Let me know if you want a concise version, a version highlighting a particular achievement, or further customization for a specific role or industry!

Experience

1. Engineering Consultant Grc Cybersecurity

   GlobalLogic

   Nov 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

• Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

  Bachelor of Science in Network Technology, Information Technology

  2012 — 2015

• The ICFAI University, Tripura

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Innovation Management

• Pearson College London

  BTEC Higher Nationals, Computer Software Engineering

  2008 — 2010