Prajeesh KG

Chief Information Security Officer @ Muthoot Capital Services Ltd - India

About

Information/Cyber Security Professional with 19 years of technology experience. * 6 years of experience in Cyber Security projects for Banking & Finance Sector * 12 years of experience in Server Management and Enterprise Networking CISM * CISM ,Certified in ISO27001:2013 Lead Implementer, CEH,CCNA,MCSE and Passionate about different areas of information security Relevant Skills * SOC Implementations * SOC Operations *Cyber Defense Center *SOC Lead * Incident Management & Response * Threat intelligence * Vulnerability Assessment -Nessus * SIEM - LogRhythm,IBM QRadar,AlienVault OSSIM and SentinelOne * DAM(Database Activity Monitoring) - MCAfee and Imperva * XDR (Server Security) - Trend Micro Vision One * WAF - Forti WAF and F5 * DLP - Data Leakage Prevention * PIM(Identity Access Management)- Arcon * Malware protection - Trend Micro Cloud One * Security Reviews * Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance * Project Management * Vendor Management * Security Awareness * Team Management * VA, PT & Red Team Exercise - FireCompass * Dark Web Monitoring, Anti-phishing, Anti-rogue services - iZOOlogic ,Cyble Vision and FireCompass

Country

India

City

Kerala

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Security Manager, System Deployment, Regulatory Intelligence, Encryption, Auditing, Network Security, Headcount Reporting, IT Security Policies & Procedures, ISO 27001, Financial Risk Management, Senior Administration, Data Encryption Standards, IT Optimisation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), SEBI Regulations, IT & Business Strategy Alignment, SCO Unix, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Incident Response

Experience

Chief Information Security Officer

Muthoot Capital Services Ltd - India

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Kochi, Kerala, India

Chief Information Security Officer

Muthoot Capital Service Limited

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

• Develop and enforce Information Security policies and frameworks aligned with RBI guidelines, ISO 27001, and industry best practices. • Define and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and mitigation strategies to safeguard financial data and critical systems. • Ensure regulatory compliance with RBI, SEBI, IT Act, and NBFC-specific mandates; manage audits and certifications. • Lead incident response planning and execution, including disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives. • Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) for threat monitoring, detection, and incident handling. • Implement data protection measures such as encryption, DLP, and privacy controls to secure sensitive information. • Manage vendor and third-party security risks through due diligence and contractual compliance. • Deploy and optimize advanced security technologies (SIEM, IAM, endpoint protection, WAF, XDR). • Drive security awareness programs across the organization to reduce human error and strengthen cyber resilience. • Provide regular security posture and risk reports to senior leadership and the Board, including KPIs and compliance metrics. • Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes; continuously improve security strategies. • Develop and manage the information security budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for tools, technologies, and personnel.