Harikrishnan Krishnakumar

Associate Partner

Kochi, Kerala, India14 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 13 years in offensive security.
Led high-performing cybersecurity teams.
Expert in advanced penetration testing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert specializing in offensive security for enterprise clients.

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Skills

Core Skills

Penetration TestingCybersecurityIt Security Best Practices

Other Skills

Application Penetration TestingApplication SecurityAttack surface managementBuild Strong RelationshipsCI/CD IntegrationClient AdvisoryCloud SecurityCloud TestingContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)CyberDASTEthical HackingISO 27001 ComplianceKali LinuxLean Six Sigma

About

Cybersecurity professional with 13+ years of experience in offensive security, including penetration testing, red teaming, source code reviews, and cyber risk management. Currently serving as Associate Director at Deloitte India LLP, delivering advanced security testing services to both Indian and global clients. I’ve led high-performing teams, built offensive security functions from the ground up, and worked closely with CISOs and executive leadership to strengthen organizational cyber resilience. Passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats through continuous learning and hands-on engagement across the offensive security landscape.

Experience

Deloitte

2 roles

Associate Director - Cyber Risk

Promoted

Jun 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

Lead red teaming and advanced penetration testing engagements for Fortune 500 and leading Indian enterprises.
Oversee a team of security consultants, ensuring high-quality, timely, and compliant delivery.
Drive proposal development, scoping, and client advisory in offensive security solutions.
Collaborate with global Deloitte teams to align with emerging threat trends and methodologies.
Mentor and develop talent across various skill levels to build high-performing teams.

Red TeamingPenetration TestingClient AdvisoryTeam LeadershipCybersecurity

Manager-Cyber | Risk Advisory

Feb 2022 – May 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

Led VAPT, web/mobile/cloud testing, and red teaming projects across geographies.
Designed engagement playbooks and technical reporting formats tailored to client environments.
Established quality control frameworks to ensure consistency and accuracy in security testing.
Conducted threat modeling and risk assessments to prioritize remediation efforts for clients.
Played a key role in team hiring, training, and process improvement initiatives.

VAPTWeb TestingMobile TestingCloud TestingRisk AssessmentPenetration Testing+1

Allianz technology

Technical Lead -Internal Security Assurance

Oct 2018 – Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

Set up the penetration testing lab and built security processes from the ground up, improving operational efficiency.
Conducted security awareness sessions for development teams on OWASP Top 10 and secure coding best practices.
Partnered with DevOps teams to integrate automated SAST and DAST tools into CI/CD pipelines.
Assessed third-party security vendors and led proof-of-concept (PoC) evaluations for tool and service selection.

Penetration TestingSecurity AwarenessSASTDASTCI/CD IntegrationCybersecurity

Capgemini

Cybersecurity Consultant

Oct 2017 – Sep 2018 · 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Led offshore application penetration testing projects for U.S.-based clients, covering web, mobile, and thick client applications.
Performed vulnerability assessments using tools such as Burp Suite, WebInspect, Checkmarx, and IBM ASOC.
Contributed to business continuity and IT service continuity planning by conducting detailed risk assessments.

Application Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentRisk AssessmentPenetration TestingCybersecurity

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Senior Associate

Jan 2011 – Oct 2016 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Thiruvananthapuram Area, India

Provided technical support for networking, Linux, and telephony systems in a multi-platform environment.
Led ISO 27001 compliance audits, conducted risk assessments, and supported business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP/DR) planning.
Delivered security demos and IT risk assessments, and managed access control and identity governance.
Oversaw shift operations, defined KPIs, and conducted performance evaluations to drive team efficiency and accountability.

Technical SupportISO 27001 ComplianceRisk AssessmentCybersecurityIT Security Best Practices