Suresh Jagirdar

Information Security Analyst and Deaprtment Head

APCFSS•  April 2023 - Present

Summary: Enterprise-Wide Security Enhancement and Compliance Initiative. As the Information Security Head at APCFSS, I spearheaded a comprehensive security project aimed at fortifying the organization's cybersecurity posture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding sensitive data assets. This initiative, which ran from April 21, 2023, till date, involved a multi-faceted approach and demonstrated remarkable results. Project Goals: • Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience: The primary objective was to strengthen the company's cybersecurity defenses by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive security measures. • Achieve Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and evolving data protection laws was a crucial focus. • Safeguard Sensitive Data: Protecting critical business data, intellectual property, and customer information from breaches and unauthorized access. Methodologies and Key Activities: • Conducted a comprehensive security risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the existing infrastructure. • Established a cybersecurity framework based on industry standards and best practices, including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS. • Implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) and access control policies to strengthen authentication and authorization mechanisms. • Oversaw the deployment of advanced threat detection and response tools, enhancing the organization's ability to identify and mitigate security incidents. • Conducted regular security awareness training programs for employees to foster a security-conscious culture. Outcomes and Achievements: • Achieved a 40% reduction in the number of security incidents and breaches, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced brand reputation. • Successfully met all regulatory compliance requirements, mitigating the risk of potential fines and legal repercussions. • Enhanced the organization's security posture, earning positive feedback from internal and external auditors. • Reduced the mean time to detect and respond to security incidents by 33% through the implementation of advanced threat detection tools. • Increased employee awareness and adherence to security best practices, resulting in a 25% reduction in human error-related incidents. This project, under my leadership, not only fortified the company's defenses against cyber threats but also instilled a security-first mindset across the organization. As the Information Security Head, my commitment to ongoing vigilance and adaptability ensures our security practices remain up-to-date and robust in the face of evolving threats and regulations. Technical Environment: VAPT performed using Advanced Tools & Techniques found in Burp Suite Professional Edition and Multiple Command Line utilities found in Kali Linux Operating System, Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) developed and maintained in SAP HANA backend, Multiple Public Facing Applications developed and maintained in Spring Boot, Key Clock for Identity Management etc.