Vishrant Khanna

About Vishrant Khanna

From the moment I first explored cybersecurity, I knew I wanted to help secure people and organisations against digital threats. That passion has guided my journey from academic foundations to global impact.I hold a B.Tech in Computer Science with a focus on Cyber Security and Forensics, and a Master’s in Cyber Security Management. These studies shaped my approach to building secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructures.Currently, I contribute to British Telecom’s Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Architecture & Design, where I help shape enterprise security strategies and drive innovation in managed security services. My work spans designing robust architectures, integrating advanced technologies, and influencing security-first decisions for large-scale environments.Previously at Ernst & Young LLP, I strengthened client security postures through third-party risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and training programs on web application security. This experience reinforced my ability to align technical solutions with regulatory and business requirements.My expertise is supported by globally recognised certifications:• CompTIA Security+• ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor• Fortinet Certified Professional – FortiGate Administrator (NSE4)• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)Beyond my professional role, I’m a cybersecurity researcher ranked in the top 5% on TryHackMe and a published co-author of a blockchain framework presented at ICCS 2019. I’ve also led global tech education initiatives, reaching over developers worldwide.Looking ahead, I want to work with organisations that value continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and a security-first mindset where I can contribute to shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Security Engineer

   BT Group

   Sep 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Led the development and implementation of advanced security architectures, including high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) designs for Out of Band solution, Opengear.• Acted as the technical designer for the launch of Cisco Security Cloud Control (formerly CDO) within BT’s managed firewall service offering, architecting solutions that leveraged Cisco ASA/FTD and Secure Device Connector (SDC).• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with project managers and technical teams to integrate comprehensive security measures into new services, enhancing overall service security and delivery.• Conducted thorough testing and validation of Palo Alto Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) and firewall configurations, ensuring strong security policy enforcement and optimised threat prevention.• Provided strategic security architecture advisory to enterprise clients and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions on secure design and risk mitigation.• Pioneering the adoption of next-generation security technologies, exploring AI-driven threat detection and automation frameworks to strengthen managed security services.• Managing and optimising enterprise data centre infrastructure with VMware ESXi, Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell PowerStore storage, HPE Synergy blades, HPE 3PAR storage, Juniper SRX firewalls, and FortiGate firewalls and switches. Delivering 99.99% uptime, high performance, and a strong security posture.• Mentored junior engineers and conducted internal workshops on advanced security technologies, fostering team capability and knowledge growth.

Education

• National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)

  Master's degree

  2020 — 2022

• Manav Rachna International University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2016 — 2020

• Government Law College, Mumbai

  Diploma

  2024 — 2024

Skills

• Blogging
• Social Media Marketing
• Cyber Security
• Youtube
• Php
• Leadership
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Cyber Forensics
• C
• Python
• Team Spirit
• Team Building
• Google Adwords
• Team Work
• Team Leadership
• Javascript
• Team Management
• Computer Science
• Html