Sandesh Dhanwade

About Sandesh Dhanwade

Proven Cybersecurity Leader and GRC Advisor with 8+ years of experience spearheading…

Experience

1. Security Consultant

   Worldline Global Services

   Oct 2023 — Present · Maharashtra, IN

   Operate as the second line of defense, providing independent oversight, monitoring, and challenge to information security risks, controls, and compliance activities across the organization. •Utilize Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools and frameworks to streamline risk management processes, enhance visibility, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. •Managed and enhanced third-party risk assessment processes by overseeing the vendor risk management lifecycle.•Managed application security by implementing robust vulnerability assessments, monitoring security controls, and coordinating remediation efforts to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.•Performed comprehensive internal audits and collaborated with PCI DSS and ISO & NIST compliance teams to support successful external audit execution, ensuring regulatory adherence and driving continuous improvement.•Conduct regular governance meetings with site security officers, offering guidance on key security practices and compliance requirements.•Assisted and actively contributed to the Business Continuity team by planning, developing, testing, and executing Business Continuity Plan (BCP) activities, while supporting regular drills and recovery exercises to enhance organizational resilience and minimize disruption during incidents or disasters.•Lead enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives to foster a strong security culture and improve employee engagement on cybersecurity practices. •Implement regular training programs and organization-wide phishing simulation exercises to enhance awareness of phishing threats, promote secure data handling practices, and ensure compliance with security policies—ultimately reducing user-related security risks.•Coordinated with the Qualys team, system owners & SOC to manage VAPT activities, ensuring timely identification, tracking, and remediation of security vulnerabilities.•Provide client audit support and documentation for MSA, RFPs, and SOWs.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Master

  2014 — 2017