Vikas Pandita

Leading a 25-member global security team, managing a $10M annual cybersecurity budget, and delivering 16+ major transformation initiatives. Architected a 3-year NIST-aligned transformation, implemented CTEM reducing critical vulnerabilities by 50%, and established GenAI security governance across six platforms.

Led security architecture for 9-12 global enterprise clients across Financial Services, Logistics, and Technology. Deployed Prisma Cloud CSPM, led CXO-level presales for Cortex XDR and Prisma Cloud, and developed GRC frameworks and board-ready reporting.

Appointed Security Architect for the International Olympic Committee, designing and implementing enterprise security architecture for the Olympics and Paralympics. Led Cloud Security Operations and Posture Management, conducted multi-cloud architecture reviews, and managed XDR strategy and Zero Trust implementation.

Delivered end-to-end security architecture reviews and Third-Party Risk Management assessments for Tier-1 Banking and global Pharma clients. Built STRIDE/DREAD/PASTA threat models and reduced cloud misconfigurations by 30% via CSPM hardening.

Led GSOC operations for financial and internal clients, improving incident response efficiency by 30%. Strengthened cloud security posture across Azure/AWS/GCP, achieving 40% reduction in misconfigurations, and improved endpoint compliance from 82% to 94%.

Led SOC operations for a major banking client, improving incident detection efficiency by 25%. Reduced recurring security incidents by 20% and executed VAPT across web, mobile, and infrastructure, achieving a 30% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities.

Executive Post Graduate Program (EPGP) from IIM Kozhikode, one of India's top-3 IIMs.

Grade: 71%

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering with distinction.