Trupal Patel
@trupalpatel
I’m a cybersecurity GRC leader delivering ISO27001 and data privacy audits.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a cybersecurity professional with 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). I’m a certified ISO27001 Lead Auditor with a proven track record of delivering process innovations that drive business objectives, backed by strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
In my current role, I plan and manage cybersecurity compliance with IFSCA/SEBI cybersecurity circulars, oversee cybersecurity audit and comprehensive assessments (including vulnerability assessment and application security assessment), and present monthly compliance status to senior management. I also lead privacy-focused work—Data Protection and Data Privacy, DLP, Data Flow Analysis (DFA), Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)—and manage cybersecurity awareness training, policy updates, and cybersecurity budgeting. Previously at EY and Varutra, I led ISO27001 implementations and data protection initiatives across multiple clients and strengthened IT General Control (ITGC), system audit, SAP Basis audit, and penetration testing foundations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Experience Manager
Nse Ifsc Clearing Corporation Limited
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Plan and manage cybersecurity compliance with IFSCA/SEBI cybersecurity circulars for a clearing corporation. Oversee cybersecurity and system/network audits, including vulnerability and application security assessments, and report monthly compliance status to senior management.
Senior Security Consultant
Ernst & Young Llp (Ey)
Oct 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year)
Provided regular project updates to internal teams and senior management and supported recruitment activities, including interview panel participation and shortlisting recommendations. Monitored team work activities, delivered constructive feedback and coaching, and supported goal setting and employee performance assessments.
Security Consultant
Ernst & Young Llp (Ey)
Dec 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Led data protection and data privacy projects and implemented ISO 27001 for multiple clients. Designed policy and procedure documentation and supported IT risk management, including corrective and preventive action recommendations.
Security Consultant
Varutra Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Oct 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Implemented ISO 27001 for a cement manufacturing company across 15+ plant locations. Designed policies and procedures and conducted ISO 27001 internal audits for 20+ clients.
IT Auditor and Cybersecurity
Haribhakti And Co. Llp
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year)
Performed IT General Control (ITGC) audits, system audits, and SAP Basis audits for the manufacturing sector. Conducted/participated in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities at a basic level.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Smt. A.B. Parikh Law College, Kadi
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Law
2020 - 2023
LLB in Law (2020–2023).
National Forensic Sciences University
Master of Technology (M.Tech), Cybersecurity and Incident Response
2016 - 2018
M.Tech in Cybersecurity and Incident Response (June 2016–April 2018). The program was undertaken at Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, now known as National Forensic Sciences University.
Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering
2012 - 2016
B.E. in Computer Engineering (2012–2016).
Sarva Vidyalaya High School, Kadi
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.), Science
2011 - 2012
Higher Secondary education in Science (H.S.C.), completed in 2011–2012 under GHSEB.
D.A. Patel Technical High School, Kadi
Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.), Secondary Education
2009 - 2010
Secondary education (S.S.C.) completed in 2009–2010 under GSEB.
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Location
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