Hariharasuthan Mahadevan

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ABOUT HARIHARASUTHAN MAHADEVAN

Cybersecurity professional with over 6 years of experience helping global enterprises protect data, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. I’ve worked in-house at Fortune 500 companies and currently serve as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Pearson, leading security initiatives that align with both business priorities and compliance standards.Certified as a CQI/IRCA ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, I bring a structured, risk-based approach to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). My experience includes implementing frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF and RMF, managing third-party risk assessments, conducting threat modeling, driving cyber awareness initiatives, and developing business-aligned security policies that are practical and scalable.I drive initiatives by working closely with cross-functional teams and applying agile practices to ensure outcomes are well-executed, timely, and adaptable to changing business needs.I have a proven track record of identifying risk and compliance gaps early and translating them into actionable strategies that strengthen security posture and support business objectives.I’m passionate about helping organizations adopt a proactive security mindset, where governance supports agility and compliance delivers value. I bring strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset, ensuring security solutions are both effective and built for long term resilience.Key Areas of Expertise• Cybersecurity Consultation & Advisory• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)• Risk Management, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF• Data Security & Data Privacy• Third Party Risk Management • Threat Modeling• Cyber Awareness & Security Policies• Blockchain Security• Agile Practices, Stakeholder Collaboration, Team Enablement