Yogesh Agrawal

About Yogesh Agrawal

Diligent and experienced Cyber Security/Information Security Professional proficient in Cyber Security Assessment, execution, planning, and management. Worked with MNCs on role ranging from Information Security, Risk Management, Data privacy and Cloud Security.

Experience

1. Risk and Control Lead (Grc and Cybersecurity)

   Cognizant

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Leading a 15-member team to deliver comprehensive GRC services for a UK-based Health and Insurance client, with responsibilities including: Risk and Compliance Advisory Supporting risk assessments across infrastructure and applications, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and client internal policies. Governance and Audit Readiness Facilitating MTSB, IFC, PCI-DSS and SAF assessments, helping the client maintain compliance and prepare for audits.🧠 Security Oversight for Change Management Leading impact assessments for client-initiated changes, including cloud migrations, to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborating with client teams, Infra Leads, and BU Security Leads to ensure security is embedded in all phases of change and operations. Operational Risk Management Managing a RAID log for Cog scope services and overseeing 200+ application risk assessments to maintain a robust security posture.

Education

• BITM

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Telecommunications Management

  2010 — 2012

• SSCET

  BE, computer science

  2006 — 2010

• SSM

  PCM

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Networking and Security Management
• Management
• Market Research
• Team Management
• Bss
• Network Security
• Business Continuity
• Internal Audit
• Information Security
• Ccna
• Competitive Analysis
• Iso 27001
• Business Analysis
• Information Security Management
• Telecommunications
• Microsoft Office
• Pre-Sales
• Security Audits
• Crm
• Information Security Awareness
• Microsoft Excel