Gp Capt (Dr) MK Sharma — Director of Engineering

Result driven Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 30 + years of experience in driving robust cybersecurity strategies, managing enterprise-wide security frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven track record in reducing security incidents by 30%, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards aligned to business objectives, and enhancing organizational resilience against future cyber threats. Director, CERT and Forensic Wing (Min of Defence) Year 2000 - Present • Led a team of 34 cybersecurity professionals, managing all aspects of cybersecurity including incident response, Cyber Security Audits, Vulnerability Analysis, Security Operation Centre, and Forensic Wing. • Developed and integrated agent-based Internet SoC with SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA features, improving cyber incident detection and first response time by 83%. • Led the development and implementation of the Maiden Integrated Cyber Security Policy and Cyber Crisis Management Plan in compliance with MeitY GOI guidelines. • Managed an IT security budget of INR 240 crore, optimizing spend and achieving a 15% cost savings through vendor negotiations. Quality Manager, Cyber Forensic Wing Year 2001 - Present • Accomplished the maiden accreditation of the Forensic Wing by MeitY in accordance with ISO standards by steering talent acquisition, procurement of forensic tools, and policy & SoPs revisions. • Enhanced the capability of the Cyber Forensic Wing by 20% through the expansion of facilities for Drone Forensic and Audio/Video Forensic. Head, School of Cyber Security, National Defence University Mongolia (Aug – Dec 2024) Established and led the first Cyber Security Training Center (CSTC) at National Defence University Ulaanbatar, Mongolia as a G2G greenfield project within 04 months. Led and developed training methodology, curriculum, pedagogy, evaluation metrics, working around language barriers in a cross-cultural setting. Trained 120 faculty members of NDU, Mongolia. Accomplished 14 Cyber Security certifications from EC Council by the participants. Research Fellow (Cyber Power), Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi Year 2008-2018 • Publications. - Two single-authored Cyber Security Policy research books. 1. Visiting Faculty, Western International University (Nov 2010 – Nov 2011) 2. Visiting Faculty, Stratford University (July 2009 – Oct 2011) Patents. 1. Artificial intelligence based smart toilet for elders and physically challenged people. ( No 202121004527 Pub dated 26/02/21)

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in policy development and training.

Location: Greater Delhi, India

Experience: 18 yrs 3 mos