Jineesh Vavukkal
Chief Information Security Officer
Experience
Chief Information Security Officer
Rabbit And Tortoise Technology Solution
- Established and scaled global cybersecurity function across distributed organization, defining security strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
- Built security governance framework and operating models ensuring consistency across multiple entities and geographies, strengthening organizational cyber resilience.
- Directed security operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, improving response efficiency by 30% through SIEM, EDR, and advanced security tools.
- Provided strategic security insights and actionable risk visibility to C-level executives and board members, translating technical risks into business language for informed investment decisions.
- Led and mentored global security teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability while building security culture through structured training and awareness programs.
- Designed and implemented cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, reducing misconfigurations by 35% and enhancing protection posture.
- Managed end-to-end regulatory compliance programs (ISO 27001, 42001, SOC2, GDPR, PCI DSS), ensuring adherence to global standards while supporting business growth.
- Owned business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and crisis management frameworks, conducting post-incident reviews to strengthen response readiness.
- Established data classification, identity and access management (IAM), and privileged access frameworks, implementing MFA, SSO, and least privilege principles.
- Supported strategic customer and enterprise engagements, managing RFP/RFI security response and delivering client-facing cybersecurity documentation to build trust.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
Bip Capital
- Directed comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for multiple portfolio companies, aligning security priorities with operational goals and reducing annual security incidents by 30%.
- Led GDPR, SOC2, SEC, and NIST compliance efforts ensuring full regulatory adherence and strengthening governance across business units.
- Managed threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management operations using advanced security platforms, significantly improving detection capabilities.
- Provided executive advisory on security investments, risk-based decision-making, and long-term cyber resilience planning.
Senior Cyber Security Advisor
Singleview Solutions
- Built and guided high-performing security teams through structured training and continuous improvement, fostering security culture and technical skill development.
- Delivered cybersecurity advisory services for fintech, government, and enterprises clients, designing security solutions that improved operational resilience.
- Conducted SAMA CSF risk assessments identifying critical gaps and implementing robust mitigation strategies across complex environments.
- Led complete ISO 27001 implementation achieving certification within six months, strengthening governance and audit readiness.
- Developed Saudi PDPL-compliant data protection policies and implemented administrative controls for encryption, access management, and data protection.
- Directed global GDPR compliance initiatives, implementing data protection controls and improving cross-border compliance maturity.
IT & Security Manager
Prov International .Inc
- Implemented multi-layered security framework reducing security incidents and strengthening controls across IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Established vulnerability management program reducing high-severity risks through systematic remediation and security hardening.
- Executed identity governance initiatives including MFA, SSO, and least privilege access, strengthening cloud security posture.
- Built security dashboards enhancing leadership visibility into incidents, metrics, and risk indicators for data-driven decision-making.
- Optimized IT security budget delivering cost savings while maintaining critical security capabilities and compliance requirements.
IT Support Manager
Digitalapicraft Pvt Ltd
- Led ISO 27001 implementation from inception to certification through structured planning, cross-team alignment, and comprehensive documentation.
- Embedded security into SDLC promoting secure coding practices and DevSecOps adoption across engineering teams.
- Conducted security audits on DevOps tools improving compliance with industry security best practices and reducing vulnerabilities.
- Organized cybersecurity awareness programs enhancing employee knowledge and strengthening organizational security culture.
IT & Security Assistant Manager
Setia Offshore Sdn Bhd
- Managed SIEM, firewall, and EDR tools improving detection and response capabilities across complex environments.
- Supported ISO 27001 and GDPR audits achieving compliance with no major gaps, implementing security controls reducing vulnerabilities.
- Assessed third-party vendors mitigating risks associated with externally managed systems and services.
Chief Technology Officer
Pooram Finserv Pvt Ltd
- Developed technology roadmap aligning IT strategy with business growth, transitioning to cloud-based infrastructure reducing costs while improving scalability.
- Established compliance framework ensuring alignment with financial security regulatory requirements (PCI DSS).
- Strengthened cybersecurity posture reducing incidents and safeguarding sensitive financial data across systems.
- Built high-performing technology team fostering innovation and professional growth, supporting product launches and user acquisition.
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Experienced in Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Energy (1 year), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Information Technology (9.5 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Quality Assurance (1 year), Audit (1 year), and Legal (0.5 years).
Summary
Strategic cybersecurity executive with 11+ years building and scaling global security functions across multi-entity organizations. Proven track record establishing enterprise security form ground up, leading SOC operations, implementing Zero Trust architectures, and driving risk-based security strategies in cloud-heavy environments.
Expert in translating complex security risks into business language for C-suite and Board, while maintaining hands-on technical depth in offensive and defensive security. Experience in enabling business growth through pragmatic security practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP platform, with strong leadership in incident response, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 42001), and building high-performing global security teams.
Skills
Strategic Security Leadership: Global Cybersecurity Strategy, Multi-year Roadmaps, Executive Advisory, Board Reporting.
Security Operations: Soc Build-out, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Apt Preparedness, Crisis Management.
Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Aws, Azure, Gcp, Zero Trust Architecture, Hybrid Environments, Secure Network Access.
Application Security: Secure Sdlc, Vulnerability Management, Bug Bounty Programs, Devsecops Integration.
Governance & Compliance: Iso 27001 / 42001 / 27017 / 27701 / 27018, Soc2, Gdpr, Pci Dss, Hipaa, Risk-based Compliance.
Business Enablement: Bcp / Dr Planning, Data Classification, Iam Frameworks, Customer Trust Programs.
Team Building: Scaling Security Teams, Mentoring, Security Culture Development, Talent Development.
Security Tools: Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Splunk, Qualys, Siem Platforms, Edr Solutions, Advanced Firewalls.
Cloud Platforms: Aws, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Gcp), Alibaba Cloud, Hybrid Infrastructure.
Frameworks: Nist Csf, Iso 27001/27017/27018/27701, Soc2, Gdpr, Pci Dss, Hipaa, Cis Controls, Sama Csf, Saudi Pdpl.
Security Practices: Zero Trust, Iam, Pam, Secure Sdlc, Devsecops, Bug Bounty Programs.
Grc Tools: Eramba, Ciso Assistant.
Zero Trust Implementation: Designed And Deployed Zero Trust Architecture Across Hybrid Cloud Environments, Implementing Secure Network Access And Reducing Lateral Movements Risks.
Penetration Testing & Vapt: Conducted Extensive Vulnerabilities Assessments And Penetration Testing Exercises, Reducing Exploitable Security Gaps By 70%.
Incident Response Excellence: Led Major Incident Response And Crisis Recovery Operations Under Pressure, Implementing Post-incident Improvements Strengthening Organizational Resilience.
Security Awareness Programs: Developed Comprehensive Training Programs Reducing Phishing And Social Engineering Incidents By 40%, Embedding Security Culture Organization-wide.
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Education
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Arts · Sociology · Kozhikode, India
Certifications & licenses
Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) – ISO 42001 Lead Auditor & Lead Implementor
Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)
Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH v 10)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Information Security Management System – ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Microsoft Security, Compliance, And Identity (SC-900)
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