Karthikanand C
Head - Security Operations & Data Security @ Equitas Small Finance Bank
About
INTRODUCTIONI help organizations protect revenue, maintain regulatory trust, and enable secure growth. With 24+ years in BFSI cybersecurity, I drive resilience, reduce risk, and support secure business growth through Zero Trust, cloud security, AI security, and modern defense operations. I lead security programs that improved detection and response, protect sensitive data, strengthen regulatory confidence, and align cybersecurity with business priorities. In my current role as VP & Head of Security Operations and Data Security, I drive enterprise initiatives across SOC modernization, XDR/XSIAM, data security, Zero Trust, API security, cloud security, and AI security.Core focus areas - Security Operations: Improving detection, response, and operational efficiency across SOC, XDR, XSIAM and SOAR.Data Security: Reducing exposure and strengthening governance across DSPM, DLP, CASB, encryption, and data classification.Zero Trust and Identity Security: Limiting risk through stronger identity controls and ITDR.API Security: Reducing risk and protecting sensitive data across business-critical APIs through strong access control, monitoring, and threat preventionCloud Security: Improving cloud posture and reducing exposure through CNAPP-led visibility and control.AI Security and Governance: Enabling secure AI adoption with oversight and governance.Cyber Resilience and Regulatory Compliance: Improving continuity, audit readiness, and enterprise resilience.I am passionate about reducing risk without slowing the business, building high-performing security teams, and turning cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler. Open to connecting with leaders navigating digital transformation, cloud adoption, AI adoption, and evolving cyber threats while building resilient, future-ready security programs. I also welcome conversations around executive cybersecurity leadership, strategic advisory and Field CISO-style engagements.CertificationsAWS Solutions Architect | Azure Infrastructure Specialist | CISM | CEH | CPISI | ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
India
Greater Bengaluru Area
Banking
Leadership, Security Risk, Security, Information Security Management, Information Security, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Risk Management, Security Audits, Network Security, Information Technology, Computer Security, Vendor Management, Governance, Security Architecture Design, Security Policy, Management, Enterprise Software, CISM, Cloud Security
Experience
Head - Security Operations & Data Security
Equitas Small Finance Bank
VP - Technology Risk
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Group Internal Audit Manager
Temenos
Chennai, India
Owned the end-to-end delivery of risk-based IT and cybersecurity audits for Temenos’ global technology estate. Evaluated cloud architectures, infrastructure, and application security against business, regulatory, and industry standards, resulting in measurable improvements in security maturity, operational resilience, and stakeholder confidence
Senior Advisor - Cyber Security
Dell Technologies
Spearheaded Dell Technologies’ Vulnerability Disclosure and External Researcher Engagement Program, partnering with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and proactively manage security risk exposure across the entire global internet-facing estate, including acquired companies. Significantly reduced attack surface risks and strengthened cyber resilience during business expansion
Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance
Wipro
Directed security assessment teams conducting periodic reviews of applications, architectures, networks, and cloud deployments against industry standards. Developed and drove risk treatment and mitigation strategies that effectively closed security gaps, improved compliance, and supported resilient business operations
Information Security Officer
Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
Partner with business and technology teams to embed security into enterprise processes, maintain acceptable risk levels across information assets, drive policy enforcement through people, process, and technology, and oversee vulnerability management across networks, servers, applications, databases, cloud, and mobile environments.
Independent Consultant - Information Security
InfoSec Consultant
Greater Chennai Area
Evaluate cybersecurity preparedness and incident response capabilities, assess enterprise risk exposure, support the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, contribute to security governance and strategic planning, and perform comprehensive security assessments across systems, networks, applications, databases, and cloud environment
Information Security Manager
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
Chennai
Overseeing the implementation and adherence to policies and standard that guide and support the terms of the information security strategy Identify risks and mitigate to help the enterprise reach an acceptable level of risk Integrating security into systems development life cycle Implementing & maintaining ISO27001 & PCI DSS compliance Creating an enterprise wide effective information security education and awareness campaign
Informatiton Security Lead
Crisil
Chennai Area, India
Leads or commissions the implementation of necessary information security policies & standard (ISO 27001) in conjunction with the Security Committee Conduct risk assessments and security audits against best practices and standards Testing Business continuity & disaster recovery plans Evaluate new projects and applications as they relate to security architecture and design
Consultant - Information security
Tech Mahindra
Chennai Area, India
Senior Security Consultant for projects encompassing Security Assessment. Performed security risk assessments and compliance audits. Monitored internal control systems to ensure that appropriate information access levels and security clearances are maintained
Senior Associate IT Engnieer
Lason India Pvt Ltd & Syskon Systems
Chennai Area, India
Education
University of Madras
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration
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