SAMARTH NIGAM
@samarthnigam
Information security consultant with 7+ years in ISMS, compliance, and privacy governance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an information security professional with over seven years of experience in security consulting, governance, and compliance across consulting and enterprise environments.
I have led ISO 27001 implementation and audits, performed PCIDSS and SOX/ITGC assessments, and aligned organizational policies with GDPR and RBI Cyber Security Framework requirements.
I design and draft policies, procedures, risk assessments, Statements of Applicability, and supporting documentation, and I deliver security and privacy awareness training to technical and non-technical teams.
I hold a Master of Science in Cyber Law and Information Security and certifications including ISO27001:2022 Lead Auditor and ITIL Foundation, and I continuously seek roles where I can strengthen security posture and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Consultant
Accenture
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year)
Conducted ISO 27001:2022 gap assessments, drafted policy and process documents for client data protection, reviewed BCP plans, and delivered security awareness training to employees.
Performed SOX and ITGC control assessments for data centers, conducted gap analyses of policies and procedures, aligned controls to GDPR, and delivered security and privacy awareness training.
Senior Executive IT Audit
One Point One
Dec 2019 - Nov 2020 (11 months)
Implemented and managed ISO27001 ISMS, conducted ISO27001 and PCI DSS internal audits, performed gap analyses, and delivered cybersecurity awareness training to customer staff.
Information Security Consultant
VISTA Infosec
Jul 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Provided ISO27001 and PCI DSS audit and consulting for banking, real estate, manufacturing and government clients, conducted gap analyses, internal audits, risk assessments and awareness programs.
BLGraduate Apprentice Trainee
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Conducted security awareness training, supported ISO9001 internal audits, and provided consulting on cyber law and IT Act, 2000 while assisting with ISO27001 audit tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NUNational Law Institute University
Master of Science, Cyber Law and Information Security
Master of Science in Cyber Law and Information Security completed in 2018 focusing on cyber law and information security principles.
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) completed in 2012 with focus on engineering fundamentals.
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