Anantha Padmanabhan

I am a CISSP-certified cybersecurity specialist and CERT-IN empaneled auditor with extensive experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) and risk management. My career is marked by a commitment to driving strategic threat mitigation initiatives and enhancing security posture across various sectors. I excel at bridging technical cybersecurity expertise with financial insights, ensuring that complex security frameworks are communicated effectively to C-suite executives.

In my current role as a Senior Associate at PKF Sridhar & Santhanam, I spearhead comprehensive VAPT initiatives, identifying critical vulnerabilities and implementing robust risk management strategies. My work has significantly minimized threat exposure and reinforced organizational defenses. I have successfully led technical teams in executing detailed penetration tests and have collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate secure systems architecture aligned with industry standards such as NIST and ISO 27001.