Naveen Thakur

About Naveen Thakur

Dynamic and result-driven Techno-Functional Cyber Security Manager with 15 years of expertise across multiple Network & Cyber Security domains. Brings strong experience in Cyber Security engineering, risk management, incident handling, vulnerability remediation and governance alignment based on industry frameworks. Proficient in applying security best practices across application, infrastructure, identity, network, and cloud environments while partnering with global cross-functional teams. I am skilled in interpreting and implementing controls aligned to NIST CSF and driving continuous improvement through automation and scalable processes.Leadership in Building and Scaling multiple Cybersecurity Capabilities in GIC.

Experience

1. Manager - Cyber Security Engineering & Operations

   General Mills

   Nov 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leadership in Building and Scaling multiple Cybersecurity Capabilities in GIC.• Lead and manage General Mill’s Global Cyber Security Engineering & Operations, Cyber Security Technical Risk, Cyber Security Third Party Security Risk Management teams and Automation team (15+ members). Driving operations, strategy, digital transformation, continuous improvement and risk management across all these cyber security areas. • Oversee integration of new acquisitions/divestitures, provide security consultation to global IT teams, and implement continuous improvement, process automation, and compliance initiatives. • Technical Risk management (through Risk register)- Evaluate risks and mitigate/minimize risk to acceptable level by implementing various control on NIST framework.• Third-Party Security Risk Management - Managing the vendor intake process, gathering all required information, reviewing supporting documentation, generating security risk rating and creating risk assessments report and reassessment based on rating.• Leverage automation for automating various workflows, reduce manual effort, save time and increase accuracy and efficacy• Own talent leadership including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and capability building, represents cybersecurity function globally through project delivery and leadership engagements.• Active contributor to campus hiring initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity talent pipelines.

Education

• NIILM University

  Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA, Cyber Security

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  ALP, Accelerated Leadership Programme

Skills

• Cisco Asa
• Vendor Management
• Cisco Wireless
• Networking
• Cisco Routers
• Customer Service
• Cisco Technologies
• Team Leadership
• Network Engineering
• Sql
• Servers
• Itil
• Planning
• IT Service Management
• Budgeting
• System Administration
• Ccnp
• Windows Server
• Ccna