Manish Agarwal

CEO

Jacksonville, Florida, United States18 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led ISO 27001 certification for major telecom providers.
  • Implemented comprehensive ISMS for a global FinTech firm.
  • Developed M&A Security Due Diligence programs for global organizations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Risk Management expert with extensive experience in FinTech and enterprise security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Risk ManagementCybersecurityCommunicationIsms

Other Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Application SecurityAttention to DetailBusiness ContinuityBusiness Continuity PlanningBusiness ResilienceChange ManagementCloud SecurityCompliance (GRC)Computer ForensicsComputer SecurityData PrivacyData SecurityDisaster RecoveryGovernance

About

Cybersecurity & Risk Management Leader | ISO Compliance Expert | M&A Security Due Diligence | AI Risk Governance Experienced cybersecurity and risk management leader with a proven track record in building risk-resilient, compliant, and future-ready security programs. I specialize in technology risk advisory, cyber governance, and enterprise risk management, with deep expertise in ISO 27001/27701/22301 and NIST frameworks. I bring a risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber and operational risks across complex global environments—including M&A, AI, cloud, and third-party ecosystems. My work enables organizations to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and build long-term resilience. 🔐 Specializations: - Risk Management and Compliance - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Security Due Diligence - ISMS Development & ISO Certification Programs - Third-Party Vendor Risk Management - Cloud Security & Network Architecture Reviews 🌍 Industry Experience: Successfully led security and compliance initiatives across diverse sectors including FinTech, Telecom, Banking, Healthcare, FMCG, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, and Government/Public Sector. 🏆 Key Achievements: - Spearheaded ISO 27001 certification for one of the largest telecom providers and multiple global enterprises. - Designed and implemented a comprehensive ISMS framework for a global FinTech firm—one of the largest certifications of its kind. - Built and scaled M&A Security Due Diligence and Third-Party Security Programs for global organizations. - Delivered complex, multi-national security projects with cross-functional teams, aligning security metrics with executive decision-making.

Experience

Fis

6 roles

Technology Risk Advisor - Director Risk

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Risk ManagementCybersecurityBusiness Resilience

Director IT Security

Promoted

Oct 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Associate Director - Information Security

Apr 2021 – Sep 2021 · 5 mos

Communication

IT Security Manager

Sep 2016 – Mar 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

CommunicationRisk ManagementInformation Security Management System (ISMS)GovernanceCompliance (GRC)ISMS

Business Delivery Leader - Risk Assurance

Mar 2016 – Sep 2016 · 6 mos

  • Information Security and Privacy professional responsible for managing and governing the Information Security Assurance Services and Governance. Leading the Mergers and Acquisitions Security Due Diligence and Integration Program, Vendor Security Review Program, ISO27001:2013 Certification and Compliance, IT/IS Audits, Datacenter Assessments, other global security initiatives and programs from Governance and Compliance perspective.
  • Managed and implemented the ISMS on ISO27001:2013 standard globally for key Tier 1 Datacenters. Managed implementation of Access Review Solution for the International region covering different continents. Consult in new Enterprise Information Security Projects and implementations. Project Management for various implementation projects.
Communication

Service Delivery Leader - Information Security Assurance

Dec 2013 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Information Security and Privacy professional responsible for managing and governing the Information Security Assurance Services and Governance. Managing the Mergers and Acquisitions Security Due Diligence Program, Vendor Security Review Program, ISO27001:2013 Certification and Compliance, IT/IS Audits, Datacenter Assessments, other global security initiatives and programs from Governance and Compliance perspective.
  • Managed and implemented the ISMS on ISO27001:2013 standard globally for key Tier 1 Datacenters. Managed implementation of Access Review Solution for the International region covering different continents. Consult in new Enterprise Information Security Projects and implementations. Project Management for various implementation projects.
Communication

Pricewaterhousecoopers india

Senior Consultant

Sep 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Risk Advisory Services
  • ISMS Implementation
  • IT Risk Management
  • Forensics & Incident Handling
  • BCMS
  • Network Design Review
  • IT process & Infrastructure review
  • Due Diligence reviews
  • Physical Security reviews
  • ITGC Audits
  • Threat & Vulnerability Management
Communication

Unitedhealth group

Assistant Manager - Information Risk Management

Mar 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Baseline compliance for infrastructure.
  • Information Security Awareness and Compliance
  • Third Party Audits
  • Security Incident Response and Investigation

Mahindra special services group

Associate Consultant

Apr 2007 – Feb 2008 · 10 mos

  • Audit, designing, implementing and managing Information Security Management System.
  • Framing Information Security Policies, Procedures & Guidelines for clients.
  • Risk Analysis and Risk Management.
  • Vulnerability Assessment / Penetration Testing [VA/PT] for clients.
  • Compliance audits to check for ISO27001.
  • Developing curricula and facilitating infosec awareness sessions for management and employees of client organizations.

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Accelerated Leadership Development Programme — Organizational Leadership

Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

PGDM — NITI

Jun 2005 – Apr 2007

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Jan 2001 – Jan 2004

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