Sandeepkumar Gupta

About Sandeepkumar Gupta

I am a cybersecurity leader with over 12 years of hands-on experience in the ever-evolving cyber domain. Currently, I am working as a Senior Solution Delivery Manager in the Detect & Response team of Consulting practice at Deloitte USI, where I lead and deliver strategic cybersecurity initiatives focused on threat detection, incident response, and security operations excellence. Over the years, I have worked with leading cybersecurity consultancies including Deloitte, PwC, Paladion, and Hitachi Systems providing end-to-end tailored cyber-risk solutions to clients across diverse sectors such as Government, BFSI, Energy, Aviation, and Petrochemicals. I have been on high-impact engagements in building and maturing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), enhancing governance frameworks, and optimizing incident management, threat hunting, and threat modeling capabilities. In addition to SOC design and operations, I possess significant experience in- Security systems architecture and integration - Risk and vulnerability management- Cybersecurity assessments and roadmap development- Regulatory and compliance readiness Also, I bring an in-depth understanding of global cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including- ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017 & 27018, IEC 62443, ISO 27005- NIST CSF, CREST, NCA-ECC, QCF- MITRE ATT & CK, D3FEND, RE & CT- FAIR, OCTAVE, STRIDE, etc.What truly sets me apart as a cybersecurity professional is my unique blend of industry and consulting experience, accumulated over 12 years. I bring a wealth of knowledge from the industry, complemented by the strategic perspective gained through consulting engagements. I have honed the ability to adeptly assess complex cybersecurity challenges and offer innovative, tailored solutions that harmonize seamlessly with an organization’s risk appetite and strategic business objectives.

Experience

1. Senior Solution Delivery Manager

   Deloitte

   Jul 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led the development and establishment of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy program for a US-based major pharmaceutical company which included establishing a governance framework, defining robust data protection strategy, enhancing third-party security, and building an incident response capability• Led the successful transition of SOC operations from the previous vendor for a US-based pharmaceutical giant by designing the architecture, introducing new processes, training personnel, and maintaining service continuity with clear communication to stakeholders• As an Engineering Lead for Google Chronicle (SecOps), drove the integration of SIEM and SOAR platforms into a cohesive system, implementing advanced automation and orchestration to decrease response times to security incidents and facilitate proactive threat mitigation strategies

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics Engineering

  2011