Jayaprakash Cheenepalli
Global Director – Cybersecurity & Engineering | Application Security | Pen Testing | Threat & Vuln Mgmt | Zero Trust | Cloud Security | Data Protection | DevSecOps | AI Security | Incident Response | Risk & Governance
- Role
- Adjunct Professor Part-time at Dakota State University
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jayaprakash Cheenepalli
Seasoned cybersecurity executive with deep expertise in building and leading enterprise-wide security and engineering programs across healthcare, technology, and global Fortune companies. I focus on enabling business growth while reducing cyber risk through cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, Zero Trust, identity modernization, data protection, DevSecOps, and advanced detection and response capabilities.I lead modern cybersecurity engineering functions, including Application Security (AppSec), Pen Testing and offensive security oversight, and Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM). My work spans secure software engineering practices, vulnerability remediation governance, attack surface reduction, and strengthening enterprise resilience through measurable improvements in MTTD, MTTR, and exposure management maturity.I collaborate closely with CIOs, engineering leaders, clinicians, product teams, and Board stakeholders to translate complex cyber threats into clear, actionable business decisions. My leadership includes managing multi-million-dollar cybersecurity portfolios, governing large MSP ecosystems, developing high-performing global engineering teams, and maturing enterprise security capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments.I am passionate about establishing security programs that are strong, scalable, engineering-driven, and business-aligned—empowering organizations to innovate confidently across modern cloud, digital health, and enterprise platforms.Specialties:Cybersecurity Engineering & Architecture • Application Security (AppSec) • Pen Testing & Offensive Security • Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) • Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance • Zero Trust Architecture • Identity Security • Data Protection & DLP • Cloud Security (Azure/AWS) • DevSecOps & Secure SDLC • SOC/XDR/Threat Hunting • Incident Response & Crisis Management • Vulnerability & Exposure Management • MSP Governance • Executive & Board-Level CommunicationCredentials:PhD (Cyber Defense)| CCISO | CISSP-ISSAP | CCSP | GCIH | GCSA | GSTRT | CISM | CISA | CGEIT | CDPSE | CRISC | CSM | PMP | TOGAF 9 | RSA Archer Admin | SAFe Agilist | AZ-900 | SC-400
Experience
Adjunct Professor Part-time
Aug 2025 — Present
Teaching Threat Hunting & Incident Response: Responsible for curriculum development, lecture delivery, and hands-on lab instruction in DSU’s Power Cyber Lab, as well as student mentoring. Additionally, I teach Compliance and Audit courses to graduate and Ph.D. students.
Education
Sri Venkateswara University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
University of Illinois Springfield
Master's degree, Computer Science
Dakota State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Cyber Defense
Karnataka State Open University
Executive MBA
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