Shivakanth, CISSP®

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
Expert in embedding security into business strategy.
Proven track record in incident response and risk management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Leader with expertise in enterprise risk management and compliance in regulated environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

GovernanceCybersecurity StrategyExecutive LeadershipCyber Security LeadershipCybersecurity LeadershipRisk ManagementCompliance ManagementIncident Management

Other Skills

Risk & Compliance (GRC)Security Awareness & TrainingAI Security and Responsible AdoptionEnterprise Risk ManagementSecurity Program ManagementData Security & PrivacyZero Trust ArchitectureThird Party & Supply Chain RiskAudit & AssuranceIncident ResponseBusiness Continuity & ResilienceExecutive Leadership & Board CommunicationThreat AnalysisISO 27001Risk Registers

About

I am a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise security, risk, and resilience programs in regulated and globally distributed environments. My work has focused on owning cyber risk at an enterprise level and enabling organizations to grow securely by embedding security into business strategy, technology decisions, and executive confidence. I have led large-scale security transformations across cloud, hybrid, and R&D environments, built and mentored global teams across GRC, SOC, engineering, and architecture, and supported senior leadership with clear and practical guidance on risk exposure, compliance posture, and incident readiness. Alongside enterprise leadership roles, I also advise selected organizations as a Virtual CISO on cybersecurity strategy, governance, ISO 27001 alignment, Zero Trust adoption, and executive-level risk decisions. This work helps me stay closely connected to evolving business and technology realities. I am known for a calm and accountable leadership style, particularly during incidents and periods of change, and for building security organizations grounded in trust, clarity, and ownership. I welcome conversations with organizations seeking mature, business-aligned cybersecurity leadership.

Experience

Self-employed

Virtual CISO (vCISO) | Cybersecurity Advisor

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Provided executive-level cyber risk and security leadership to growing organizations in regulated environments.
Supported leadership teams with risk-based security strategy, governance design, and ISO 27001 alignment.
Guided executive decision-making on security investments, risk acceptance, and incident readiness.
Worked closely with founders and senior leaders to embed security into business and technology planning.

GovernanceRisk & Compliance (GRC)Security Awareness & TrainingAI Security and Responsible AdoptionEnterprise Risk ManagementSecurity Program Management+8

Isc2 bangalore chapter

Vice President

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

As a leadership contributor to the ISC2 Bangalore Chapter, I actively give back to the cybersecurity community by fostering continuous learning, mentorship, and networking. Through this non-profit platform, I help shape industry leaders, drive security awareness, and strengthen cyber resilience—creating meaningful societal impact while reinforcing my commitment to ethical leadership in cybersecurity.

Executive Leadership & Board CommunicationExecutive LeadershipCyber Security Leadership

Hewlett packard enterprise

Expert Technologist

Dec 2010 – Mar 2025 · 14 yrs 3 mos · HPE R&D Bangalore · On-site

Cybersecurity & Risk Executive | Governance, Compliance & Threat Management
With 23+ years in cybersecurity, I have driven enterprise risk mitigation, compliance, and security initiatives, advancing from Specialist to Expert Technologist with strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
Expert Technologist | Cybersecurity Leadership
Risk & Compliance: Mitigated 90% of EOR switch risks by replacing 11 EOL/EOS switches.
Regulatory Compliance: Led Net-10 migrations for 7 BUs, ensuring compliance & avoiding penalties.
Firewall & Cloud Security: Migrated 136 lab subnets to Fortigate, enhancing segmentation & security.
Incident Response: Resolved 67+ incidents; restored 600+ racks in 56 hours during a major outage.
AI-Driven Security: Applied AIOps for proactive threat mitigation & resilience.
Senior Specialist Technologist (2017–2021) | Cyber Resilience & Operational Security
Business Continuity (BCDR): Ensured 99.9% uptime with zero unplanned outages.
Cybersecurity Audits: Conducted 58+ BCP audits, securing 100% disaster recovery sign-offs.
AI-Driven Security & Automation: Implemented AI-powered monitoring (IMC 7.3 & Aruba Airwave), improving network efficiency 10X and halving SLA response time (8→4 hrs).
Specialist Technologist (2011–2016) | Network Security & Threat Mitigation
Firewall & Security Upgrades: Upgraded 10+ legacy switches to Aruba 8400, ensuring compliance.
Threat Intelligence & Remediation: Partnered with HPE-IT & Deloitte, reducing risks across 232 TOR switches.
Remote Security Operations: Resolved 100+ complex security incidents remotely.
Beyond Execution: Leadership & Impact
Thought Leadership: Published research on data protection; contributed to HPE’s President’s Quality Award.
Cybersecurity Innovation: Led patent ideation, driving security advancements.
Risk Governance: Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, optimizing processes & CSAT scores.