Parth Pandya

About Parth Pandya

Enthusiastic and results-oriented leader with proven success in driving cybersecurity and risk management strategies for enterprise clients across various industries (BFSI, Infrastructure, IT & Manufacturer) and specialized professional of the financial sector. Proven track record of leading teams in developing and implementing successful strategies for SOC implementation & operations, application security, VAPT,information security, incident response, and enterprise security solutions.Leveraging an M.Tech in Cybersecurity and extensive certifications (CISSP, CEH v11, CCIO, etc.), I possess deep expertise in- Cyber Risk & Technology Risk Management: Strategic planning, threat assessment, and vulnerability management- Security Operations: Building and leading SOC teams, incident response, and threat hunting programs- Security Architecture & Consulting: Designing, implementing, and optimizing security solutions for enterprise environments (cloud, application, identity & access management)- Cybersecurity Transformation: Helping organizations establish best practices, improve security posture, and respond to cyberattacks effectively.Key Achievements- Established and led numerous security practices (SOAR, SOC, Defense Centers) for improved cyber defense and threat intelligence- Delivered successful engagements in security service design, transition & transformation, managed services, and research & development- Successfully designed and deployed information security solutions including Single Digital Identity and Data Classification & Rights Management systems- Passionate about innovation in IT security and committed to staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Skilled in consultative selling and collaborating with clients to achieve their security goals.Seeking new opportunities to leverage extensive experience and leadership skills to guide organizations in their below cyber security journey- Risk/ Cyber Transformation- Cyber Program Management- Governance Risk & Compliance- Security Architecture Consulting - CISO as a Service- Next Gen Security Operations Center- Cyber Threat Management- Cloud & Application Security- Identity & Access Management- Operational Resilience & Privacy Degree and Certification- M.Tech in Cyber Security - PGDCLCF (post-graduate diploma in cyber law & cyber forensics )- Defense Institute of Advanced Technology & DRDO - Certified Information Assurance Professional - Certified Ethical Hacker ( CEH V11 )- Cyber Crime Intervention Officer ( CCIO )- CISSP (Review)

Experience

1. Manager - Cyber Security & Risk Advisory

   EY

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Led a team of cyber security professionals in conducting comprehensive cyber security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management engagements- Developed and implemented tailored cyber defense strategies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory frameworks (e.g, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)- Managed project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery within scope and on time- Cultivated strong client relationships, effectively communicating complex cyber security concepts and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels- Mentored and coached junior team members, fostering their growth and development in the cyber security field- Stayed abreast of emerging cyber threats and industry trends, continuously refining the team\'s approach to address evolving risks- Successfully identified and mitigated a critical vulnerability that could have resulted in a major data breach for a leading financial services client- Implemented a comprehensive security awareness program for a large FS organization, significantly reducing the risk of phishing attacks- Developed a cost-effective cyber security roadmap for a manufacturing company, optimizing their security posture while meeting budgetary constraints- Actively participate in industry conferences and workshops to stay abreast of the latest cyber security threats and trends.

Education

• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIELIT)

  Cyber Security Tools

• Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DU, DRDO

  Certified Information Assurance Professional (CIAP), Cyber Security

• CHARUSAT

  B.Tech , Electrical Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• National Law School of India University

  post-graduate diploma in cyber law & cyber forensics (PGDCLCF), cyber law & cyber forensics

  2020 — 2021

• REVA University

  M.Tech, Cyber Security

  2018 — 2021