Kaushik R.

About Kaushik R.

With 13 years of ICT excellence, I serve as a vCISO and Cybersecurity Consultant dedicated to strengthening organizations’ security postures and minimizing risk through comprehensive, risk-based strategies. I specialize in SOC management and incident response, leveraging advanced threat intelligence, SIEM/SOAR integrations, and digital forensics to proactively detect and mitigate emerging threats.Throughout my career, I have successfully merged SOC and NOC operations, creating cohesive security programs that not only enhance real-time monitoring and threat detection but also streamline response processes. My hands-on expertise in network security, risk management, and enterprise risk assessments has enabled me to design and implement robust security frameworks that drive measurable operational improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.I am passionate about empowering teams through mentorship and aligning technical security operations with broader business objectives. Whether leading multi-disciplinary teams or collaborating with stakeholders, I focus on delivering proactive risk management and adaptive security strategies that keep pace with today’s dynamic threat landscape. My holistic approach covers everything from cloud security and SOAR trends to log management and automation—ensuring that critical systems are protected and resilient.Holding a Master’s in Information Security & Digital Forensics and having authored multiple international research publications, I continue to push the boundaries of cybersecurity thought leadership. I welcome opportunities to connect with organizations committed to advancing their cybersecurity framework and enhancing their risk posture. Let’s collaborate to drive strategic security initiatives and build robust defenses that protect your most valuable assets.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect

   SHI Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

Education

• Auckland University of Technology

  Master of Information Security and Digital Forensics, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  2017 — 2018

• Auckland University of Technology

  Post graduate certificate in Computer and Information Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  2016 — 2016

• Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

  Bachelor's degree, Bioinformatics