Priyavadan D.
Cyber Security Manager @OLG
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WORK HISTORY
Cyber Security Manager @OLG
North York, ON, CA
Delivered and managed end-to-end security strategy, framework, policies, and standards across the full security service lifecycle, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regulatory frameworks.• Acted as primary security service owner, overseeing service delivery, project guidance, and governance ensuring all technology implementations adhered to security requirements and standards.• Conducted Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA) for new solutions introduced into the organisation, ensuring appropriate controls were embedded before deployment.• Led security reviews and risk assessments for major digital transformation initiatives including SST platforms, identifying gaps and driving practical remediation measures.• Partnered with product owners and engineering leaders to embed security into design reviews, architectural discussions, and platform migrations from the ground up.• Collaborated with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to validate secure configurations, including private endpoints, NSGs, and TLS cipher suites and reducing attack surface across hybrid workloads.• Conducted vendor security assessments and ISO-led due diligence, evaluating SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, VAPT, and Risk Ledger submissions, mapping gaps against internal controls.• Served as CSIRT lead during incident investigations, providing tier 2 and tier 3 support and communicating risk escalations and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.• Developed compliance metrics, prioritization frameworks, and security documentation, translating complex concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.• Represented Information Security across cross-functional initiatives, providing leadership and mentorship while driving continuous improvement through self-assessments and stakeholder feedback.
ABOUT PRIYAVADAN D.
Experienced cybersecurity developer with over 7 years of expertise in SAST/DAST, vulnerability management, and compliance. Proficient in SOC operations, leveraging SIEM platforms for real-time threat detection, incident management, and proactive threat hunting. Skilled in incident response, developing and executing response plans, and conducting post-incident evaluations. Experienced in network security, managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs. Knowledgeable in cryptographic methods for securing sensitive information. Skilled in forensic analysis, using digital forensics tools and procedures for incident investigation. Expertise in Azure cloud security, utilizing Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel. Adept in risk management, performing risk assessments, and formulating mitigation strategies. Skilled in container security, including vulnerability scanning and runtime security. Extensive experience in application security, implementing secure coding practices and conducting regular security audits. Familiar with SAST and DAST methodologies for detecting and resolving application vulnerabilities. Proficient in automating security workflows with tools like Ansible and Terraform to enhance efficiency and enable proactive threat mitigation.
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