Nikita Kapadekar
Information Security | GRC | IT Audit | Program Management | Ex-Deloitte
- Role
- Security Compliance Specialist at Amazon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nikita Kapadekar
As a cybersecurity and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) professional with 10+ years of experience, I have an extensive background in information security, security assessments, cloud security, managing audits, developing policy frameworks, and improving third-party risk management programs. I have successfully contributed to enhancing security, compliance, and risk management initiatives within organizations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve security and operational objectives.My focus is on helping organizations identify and mitigate potential risks that could result in security, financial, operational, and reputational losses by providing actionable solutions. Key skills include: Frameworks and Regulations (ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 22301, SOC 2 Type 2, NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53) Security Gap Assessments Third Party Risk Management Policy Management Audit Management Risk Analysis and Remediation Segregation of Duties (SOD) Analysis, Remediation and Mitigation Identity and Access Management Program Management Requirements gathering and working in cross-functional teams Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience
Security Compliance Specialist
Aug 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of Southern California
Master of Science (MS), Engineering/Industrial Management
2013 — 2015
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering
2009 — 2013
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