Nishant Sharma

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About Nishant Sharma

Passionate Cybersecurity Leader With over 14 years of experience in vulnerability management and application security, I ensure that digital transformations are secure and resilient. My journey in cybersecurity has been marked by a commitment to protecting sensitive information, web applications, cloud and on-prem infrastructure from ever-evolving cyber threats and leading teams to achieve security excellence. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Adept at information security management, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. I have a proven track record of implementing security frameworks and processes that significantly reduce vulnerabilities and enhance overall security Key Achievements Vulnerability Reduction: Achieved a 20% reduction in vulnerabilities through the implementation of a comprehensive application security framework. 🤝 Cross-Team Collaboration: Integrated vulnerability tracking with major project management platforms, enabling seamless team collaboration and efficient resolution of high-risk vulnerabilities. Security Leadership: Provided strategic direction for application security functions, overseeing planning, operations, SLAs, training, and budgeting to promote the value of security. Customer Base Expansion: Played a pivotal role in expanding customer bases across multiple regions through the evaluation and approval of numerous mergers and acquisitions. Award-Winning Projects: Recognized for successfully implementing cutting-edge security tools and processes, leading to significant savings in time and resources. Proactive Security Testing: Led successful Red Team exercises, fortifying organizational security through proactive vulnerability testing and remediation. Skills & Techniques Collaboration & Team Leadership Cloud Security & DevSecOps Application & Infrastructure Security 🧪 Security Testing & Patch Management Linux Administration Threat Modelling & Management Risk Management & Incident Response Security Frameworks (CIS, NIST) 🤖 Automation & Change Management Connect With Me Let's Connect: I am always eager to connect with professionals and organizations committed to cybersecurity excellence. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, networking, or to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in cybersecurity.