Ajit Pal Singh Wadhawan

Product Engineer

West Delhi, Delhi, India19 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 21+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • Conducted over 500 training sessions
  • Expert in ISO 27001 audits and compliance
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Consultant with extensive experience in training and compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityTrainingComplianceAuditSecurity OperationsTeam LeadershipSecurity ManagementVendor ManagementConsultingCoordination

Other Skills

Information Security AuditsSOC managementSecurity LeadershipRisk ManagementSecurity AssuranceISO 27001 AuditsManagement ReportingManaged Security DeliveryStakeholder ManagementIncident ManagementTeam ManagementManaged Security OperationsISO 27001 CertificationsSecurity Awareness TrainingManaged Security Services

About

🔒 About As a result-oriented cybersecurity professional turned corporate trainer, I bring 21+ years of industry experience leading Security Operations Centers (SOC) and managing multi-disciplinary security teams of 100+ professionals. My earlier journey revolved around protecting organizational infrastructure, auditing internal controls, and resolving data breaches for global enterprises. Over the years, I have conducted numerous ISO 27001 / ISMS audits, third-party risk assessments, and business continuity reviews, helping organizations strengthen their overall cyber resilience. Today, I channel this vast hands-on experience into training and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders through engaging, real-world learning programs. 🎯 What I Do Now As a Corporate Trainer and Authorized Instructor for ISACA & (ISC)², I deliver global bootcamps and corporate workshops on: CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CompTIA Security+ Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Cloud Security (AWS, Azure), BCM/DRP, and Incident Management AI & Quantum Security, Cyber Auditing, and Risk Frameworks I design programs that go beyond certification prep — helping professionals build practical skills, apply frameworks like NIST RMF, COBIT, ISO 27005, and bridge the gap between security theory and enterprise practice. 💡 Core Competencies ✔ Cybersecurity Strategy & Maturity Development ✔ Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Implementation ✔ Cloud & Infrastructure Security Audits ✔ Business Continuity & Resilience (BCM, BCP/DRP) ✔ Risk Management Frameworks & Architecture Reviews ✔ Incident Response, Threat Hunting & SOC Optimization ✔ Professional Mentorship & Cyber Awareness 🗣️ My Edge I’m known for making complex security concepts simple, relatable, and actionable. As an eloquent communicator and team mentor, I bring real-world insights from global engagements — enabling professionals to learn, apply, and lead in a fast-evolving cyber landscape. If you’re passionate about advancing your cybersecurity career or upskilling your teams, feel free to connect with me here or write to me at apsw2015@gmail.com .

Experience

19 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Gtb consultant

Cybersecurity Advisor & Coach

Nov 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos · West Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

  • With over 20 years of hands-on experience in Information Security (IS) Audits, SOC management, Security Leadership, Security Testing, Compliance, Risk Management, Regulation, and Privacy, I am passionate about driving organisations toward robust security postures and operational excellence.
  • As a seasoned professional trainer, I have conducted over 500 training sessions, helping individuals and organisations achieve their goals in globally recognised certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, SSCP, and Security+. My authorization underscores my dedication to training:
  • (ISC)² Authorized Trainer for CISSP and CCSP
  • ISACA Authorized Trainer for CISA, CISM, and CRISC
  • I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to fostering security awareness and professional growth. Whether in consulting, training, or leadership, I always focus on enabling teams and individuals to excel in today's dynamic and complex security landscape.
  • Let’s connect to discuss how we can collaborate or explore opportunities in cybersecurity training and professional development!
  • I can be reached at apsw2015@gmail.com
Information Security AuditsSOC managementSecurity LeadershipComplianceRisk ManagementTraining+1

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4 roles

Regional Security Manager-Compliance and Assurance

May 2020Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Handling Security Assurance/ Audit activities/ ISO 27001 Audits for business units
  • Closure of identified observations/ Follow-ups on remediation of identified observations
  • Management reporting on audit snapshot, progress etc
  • Delivering project/ business unit specific ISO27001 trainings
  • Consultancy and advisory on Security compliance to various internal Stakeholders
  • Supporting Cyber monitoring project under compliance programme for India Regulatory requirement
  • 2nd Line Assessment/ Gap Assessment, Review of BCP Documents of various business units and support.
Security AssuranceISO 27001 AuditsManagement ReportingTrainingComplianceAudit

Head Of Security-Operations and Information Systems

Promoted

May 2019May 2020 · 1 yr

  • Lead Managed Security delivery against service levels for 125 + of global customers, ensuring performance that helps our customers deliver their business outcomes
  • Delivers these service levels at a competitive cost point, accountable for SOC budget and for the agreed financial metrics
  • Ensure compliance to all legal, regulatory and security requirements
  • Leading on improvements such as automation, incident reduction etc. using the teams around the service operations to drive result
  • Stakeholder Management: maintains strong relationships with customers, managing their expectations and providing them with confidence in the customer support model,
  • Responsible for delivery of Managed Security Services as per defined and agreed KPI/SLA with customers
  • Responsible for conducting recruitment, interviews and on boarding of Security engineers in project.
  • Responsible for managing a team of 90 + Employees, which includes L1, L2 and L3 engineers and 6 technical managers directly reporting into my role
  • Worked with Business and sales team to onboard new customer, new technologies, sizing and estimation of resources for new customer
Managed Security DeliveryStakeholder ManagementIncident ManagementTeam ManagementSecurity OperationsTeam Leadership

SOC 3rd Line Manager, Information and Operations Security

May 2015May 2019 · 4 yrs

  • Responsible for Level 3 Managed Security operations for 150+ Customers and worked as escalation manager for SOC.
  • Responsible for delivery of Managed Security Services as per defined and agreed KPI/SLA with
  • customers
  • Responsible for conducting recruitment, interviews and on boarding of Security engineers in project.
  • Responsible for managing team of 20 SOC Consultants their technical delivery, people and performance Management.
  • Worked with Business and sales team to onboard new customer, new technologies, sizing and estimation of resources for new customer.
  • Responsible for running VA/PT services for customers
  • Worked as a SPOC of an ISMS and responsible for internal and external audit for ISO 27001 certifications
  • Responsible for maintaining BCP/DR of SOC and participated and conducted several BCP testing for maintaining resiliency and business continuity.
  • Network Security- Firewall Mgt, End Point Security, Proxies, IPS Management, Mail Security
  • Responsible for imparting security awareness training and technical training to new joiners and existing employees..
Managed Security OperationsTeam ManagementISO 27001 CertificationsSecurity Awareness TrainingSecurity OperationsCompliance

SOC Operations Manager-Information and Operations Security

Jun 2012May 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Responsible for Level 2 Security operations of 4 major FMCG customers.
  • Responsible for delivery of Managed Security Services as per defined and agreed KPI/SLA with
  • customers
  • Responsible for conducting recruitment, interviews and on boarding of Security engineers in project.
  • Responsible for managing team of 15 SOC Level 2 Engineers, their technical delivery, people and performance Management.
  • Delivered 3 VA/PT projects for financial clients
  • Worked as a SPOC of an ISMS and worked on to get GSOC Guru gram ISO 27001 certified and faced
  • external audit and several surveillance audit after that to maintain the ISO certification.
  • Responsible for maintaining BCP/DR of SOC and participated and conducted several BCP testing for
  • maintaining resiliency and business continuity.
  • Network Security- Firewall Mgt, End Point Security, Proxies, IPS Management, Mail Security
  • Responsible for imparting security awareness training and technical training to new joiners and
  • existing employees.
Managed Security ServicesTeam ManagementISO 27001 CertificationSecurity Awareness TrainingSecurity OperationsCompliance

Hcl technologies (infrastructure services division)

Specialist Security

Nov 2008Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Noida Area, India

  • I was
  • Managing a team of L1 and L2 of 10 engineers.
  • Looking after escalations.
  • Vendor management.
  • Complying with process like change management and incident management.
  • Configuration and troubleshooting on Cisco firewall, Cisco IPS, ACS.
  • Troubleshooting in project dedicated connectivity.
  • Firewall rule base administration.
Vendor ManagementFirewall ManagementIncident ManagementSecurity Management

Koenig solutions pvt ltd

Information Security Consultant and Trainer

Jun 2007Nov 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Koenig is involved in providing World Class Corporate IT Training. The company is engaged in organizing boot camps to impart training to professionals/Specialist from across the globe for the following vendors; such as Microsoft, Cisco, Linux, Sun Solaris, Citrix, Oracle, EC-Council, SCP, and Checkpoint…
  • Summary of Duties:
  • I was responsible for handling Information Security Domain. I provide Training and consulting to learning aspirant who come from across the globe for learning. I provide Training for the following Streams; CCSP, CCNP. I also provide training for Checkpoint Certifications such as CCSA, CCSE.
Information Security TrainingConsultingTraining

Guru ramdas institute of science and technology

Technical Trainer and Placement Coordinator

Feb 2005Mar 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • G.R.K.I.S.T is a professionally managed organization specializing in providing innovative & effective solutions in the area of Engineering studies . G.R.K.I.S.T ,is a very well known engineering college of Jabalpur and is backed by a very strong faculty Members and running several Professional courses including BE in the fields of COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICAL, MBA AND MTECH
  •  Technical Trainer &Placement Coordinator
  • Role:
  • Organising Campus placements for Engineering Students
  • Classroom training for Engineering Students in CCNA ,CCNP(Routing &Switching) and Various Subjects of Computer Science &engineering
Campus Placement CoordinationClassroom TrainingTrainingCoordination

Education

University Institute of Management ,Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

M.B.A ( Regular) — Information Technology and Human Resource Management(Dual Specialization)

Jan 2003Jan 2005

G.R.K.I.S.T, Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal

B.E. — Computer Science

Jan 1999Jan 2003

Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa School, Jabalpur

Higher Secondary

Jan 1984Jan 1998

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