Vyshak Suresh

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 8 years of cybersecurity experience in automotive sector.
Proven track record in leadership roles.
Expert in developing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Expert specializing in Automotive Security and Risk Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cyber Security RiskAutomotive EngineeringLeadership DevelopmentDistrict ManagementLeadership

Other Skills

Blue teamBusiness EnglishCC++Club ManagementCommunicationCryptographyCyber security auditorDigital ForensicsFrenchIntrusion DetectionJavaMalware AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeOWASP

About

Security researcher ° Ethical Hacker ° Embedded Security ° TARA ° Automotive Security

Experience

Confidential

Director of Cyber Defense

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · India · Hybrid

As a dedicated and experienced cybersecurity leader, I specialize in safeguarding automotive technologies against evolving cyber threats. My role as the Director of Defense involves developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies tailored to the automotive sector, ensuring that our vehicles and networks remain secure and compliant with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with executive teams to align cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, driving innovation and resilience in our products.
Risk Management: Identify and prioritize cybersecurity risks, establishing robust mitigation strategies to protect our systems and data.
Policy Development: Create and enforce cybersecurity policies that comply with industry regulations, fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Incident Response: Oversee incident response processes, ensuring timely detection and remediation of security incidents while continuously improving our defenses.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and product development teams to integrate security into every stage of our product lifecycle.
Awareness and Training: Develop training programs to enhance cybersecurity awareness among employees, promoting a security-first mindset across the organization.
With over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly within the automotive and IoT sectors, I bring a strong technical background and a proven track record in leadership roles. I am passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration in fast-paced environments, and I am committed to making a meaningful impact in the automotive industry.
Let's connect and explore how we can work together to drive secure automotive solutions!

Cyber Security RiskAutomotive EngineeringBlue teamCyber security auditorResearch and Development (R&D)

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May 2021 – Dec 2021 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Worked with a highly skilled team for cyber security research on various automotive and embedded applications. Focused on SRAM PUF based key generation and establishing a de-centralized IoT management system using Blockchain.