Vaibhav Virkar
Deputy Vice President - Offensive Security Head @Kotak Mahindra Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Vice President - Offensive Security Head @Kotak Mahindra Bank
Mumbai, IN
Perform breach simulations to evaluate the effectiveness of key security controls like email/web gateways, WAF, EDR, DLP, DAM, IOTs, Physical Security, etc: Collaborate with SOC to improve threat detection strategies, validate alert fidelity, and assess preventive control effectiveness: Provide insights into detection coverage gaps and recommend log enrichment, correlation rule tuning, and threat hunting improvements. & : Automate security assessments using tools like Checkmarx, Fortify, Cymulate, and more: Leverage Tenable Identity Exposure to strengthen enterprise identity security and detect lateral movement risks: Define and enforce security policies and standards aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks: Lead control reviews, technical assessments, and issue formal security sign-offs for business initiatives. & : Plan security budgets and build forecasting models to align with evolving threat landscapes and business needs. & : Compile detailed assessments with risk scores, root cause analysis, and remediation strategies to ensure SLA compliance. & : Conduct security reviews for new initiatives, lead proof-of-concept evaluations, and ensure adherence to security standards:Checkmarx | Fortify | Cymulate | Tenable Identity Exposure | Tenable Security Center | Prisma Cloud | ServiceNow VR | Zscaler Deception | WebInspect | SIEM Platforms (Splunk)
EDUCATION
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Information Technology
SKP
MAHARASHTRA, SSC
Vidyalankar Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Information Technology
Manohar Phalke Memorial Foundation Politechnic,sion,Mumbai
Diploma, Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT VAIBHAV VIRKAR
Innovative and task-driven Information Security professional with 10+ years of experience safeguarding digital assets and driving security automation. Proven ability to lead, and implement robust security controls. Expertise in, and financial planning & analysis.• Evaluating and strengthening organizational security postures through real-world attack simulations through & • Experienced in, to discover weaknesses in the Application and Infrastructure environments.• Experienced in, strengthening Active Directory security by uncovering weaknesses, enabling real-time protection, and identifying potential attack paths.• Streamlined AppSec and Vulnerability Management workflows using the module, enhancing efficiency and reducing risk.• Developed to automate security processes, improving operational efficiency.• Experienced in deploying and managing in both remote and office environments.• Proficient in automating Excel-based tasks using techniques to %.• Leveraging, to develop and implement cross-platform automation solutions to %.I am passionate about using my knowledge and skills to drive continuous improvement in security, internal controls, and risk management. Whether leading teams, driving new project evaluations, or ensuring compliance, I always strive to make systems safer, smarter, and more efficient.Let’s connect to explore how I can contribute to your organization\'s security and automation goals.
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