Nityanand Thakur
Languages spoken: Hindi  [Excellent]
English  [Excellent]

Summary

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As a seasoned security management professional with over 17 years of experience, I have developed a wealth of expertise in security audit, testing, and consulting. My knowledge spans various domains, including information security audit, control design, ISO 27001 implementation, and ISMS, design security solution for protection of information asset, with CISSP /CISM/CISA/CCISO /CISMP. Throughout my career, I have established a reputation for delivering comprehensive and effective security solutions that meet the unique needs of each organization I serve. My extensive experience has equipped me with the ability to identify vulnerabilities and develop practical solutions that effectively mitigate risks. As a result, I have helped numerous organizations improve their security posture and achieve compliance with regulatory requirements.

Auditor Exp: With over 7 years as an IT Auditor, my extensive experience includes enhancing security protocols, optimizing risk management processes, and contributing significantly to teams managing IT controls across various platforms.

Led a team of 5 auditors that conducted in-depth analysis of IT infrastructure, resulting in the enhancement of the firm's cybersecurity measures.Contributed to the development of the firm's disaster recovery and business continuity plan, improving downtime response by 40%.Managed and improved internal control processes for cloud-based systems, reducing potential vulnerabilities by 20%.Streamlined the software development lifecycle process with cross-functional teams, increasing productivity.

 

Certified  SSCP [System Security Certified Professional]  , for system security and management,

CISSP, Certified Information System Security Professional

CISM, Certified Information Security Manager, 

CISA, Certified Information Systems Auditor

CCSE  Certified Cloud security Engineer.

CCSK - Certified Cloud Security Knowledge.

CCISO -- Certified Chief Information Security Engineer.

CISMP - Certified Information Security Management Professional.

Total Experience: 17+(in years)

Domain: Information Security Management, Security Testing, Security Audit

Key Competencies: Cyber Security / Information Security   Consultant/ Compliance /Audit/ Backup Management, Cloud Security, Scada Security

Associated with Koenig since February-2011.

Associated with HCL Infosystems Ltd, from 2007 to 2011

Associated with Koenig since February-2011.


Experience

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Koenig Solutions Ltd  Feb 11- Till Date

Corporate Trainer / Information Security

Providing support and  Training to corporate client and Internal Staff . Providing training on Information Security  and Cyber Security  standards.

Worked with HCL Infosystems , from 2008 -2011

Providing training and support for corporate clients as well internal staff on Microsoft Client and Server Services like AD, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, VPN, Exchange Server, RHCSA, RHCE, Cisco CCNA and CCNP  Routing and Switching and Redhat Linux Platform.

 

 

Skills

 
ISC2:Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)ISC2:Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
ISC2:Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)ISC2:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2:ISSAPISC2:ISSEP
ISC2:ISSMPISC2:Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP )
ISC2:Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)ISC2:Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
ISC2:Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)ISC2:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2:ISSAPISC2:ISSEP
ISC2:ISSMPISC2:Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP )

Trainings delivered for:

   
live@cimb.com
@ril.com (IT, India) AB InBev
advanced training (Training/Education, Australia) AECOM (Others, United States)
AFENET (Government, Uganda) African Union (Government, Ethiopia)
Alshaya Group (Retail, India) Amret MFI (BFSI, Cambodia)
Angola LNG (Oil & Gas, Angola) Australian Government Department of Defence
Bank of South SudanBank of Tanzania (BFSI, Tanzania)
Bank of Uganda (BFSI, Uganda) bank of zambia
Bot (BFSI, Tanzania) Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund
Boursa kuwaitcaaj.gov.om
canberrasecurityconsultants (Others, Australia) CPPA
CubeLogic (IT, India) Dell
Diriyahdubaiholding (investment holding company, United Arab Emirates)
Ec Council (IT, India) ENH
Equitas BankETH SWITCH
Famfa (Oil & Gas, Nigeria) fnz (Financial Services, Australia)
Furnmart (Manufacturing, Botswana) GAC - Gulf Agency Company (Logistics and Supply Chain, United Arab Emirates)
GAIL Limited (Oil & Gas, India) Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) (Oil & Gas, Ghana)
Government of BotswanaHCL
Honey well HP India
HPEI-Tech Malawi
IntelInternational Information Technology Co.
Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.Khan Bank of Mongolia (BFSI, Mongolia)
KPMG.MXKreuzwerker
KSA IMOMaaden (Government, Saudi Arabia)
Malawi Liverpool Wellcome TrustMINDEF Singapore
Ministry of Tourism - SAMobipay
MP Power TransmissionNakilat
National Bank of AngolaNawah Energy Company (Others, United Arab Emirates)
NEOM (IT, Saudi Arabia) New Horizons (Training/Education, Germany)
Nova Systems (Others, Australia) NTT Data
OMAN INDIA FERTILIZER CO SAOCOQ8 Muscat Office
Orange Business Services (Telecom, India) SAMREF
SAPSaudi Air Navigation Services (Government, Saudi Arabia)
SAUDIASCFHS
Shell Global SIEMENS
Skybox Security (IT, India) Sonangol Group (Oil & Gas, Angola)
SonyTahakom (IT, Saudi Arabia)
Tanzania Civil Aviation AuthorityTechnology Control Company
Tiber Brand (Manufacturing, South Africa) UN (NGO, Italy)
United States Air ForceUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
USAAVMware Software India Pvt. Ltd
Wataniya (insurance, Saudi Arabia) Yokogawa (Oil & Gas, Bahrain)
Zain GroupZEOMEGA

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Recent Feedback for Nityanand :

Student NameFeedback
AlbertNityanand was well experience in his area of security. His explanation on questions which I raised was adequately addressed. Definitely like his approach on the training and attitude in using his experience in example of the subjects being taught. Pace of training improved after some feedback. Overall, Nityanand was very professional in all expect of the training.
antonio soaresI wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional training experience during the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Foundation course. Your expertise and passion for the subject were not only evident but also highly contagious. The way you presented complex topics with such clarity made the learning process engaging and enjoyable. Your interactive teaching style and the real-world examples you incorporated into the sessions significantly enhanced my understanding and retention of the material.
arjun sharmaNityanand, you have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Audit world. With the help of real life examples you provided, I was able to co-relate the audit terms and concepts more easily. Thank you.
BrianVery detailed in field of instruction
jok alierI am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your outstanding teaching during the CISSP course. Your knowledge, expertise, and passion for the subject matter were evident throughout the course, and I am confident that I have learned a great deal from you. I particularly appreciated your willingness to go above and beyond to help me understand the material. You were always available to answer my questions, and you made the time to provide me with additional resources and support. I also appreciated your challenging me to think critically about the material and to apply what I had learned to real-world situations. As a result of your teaching, I feel confident that I am well-prepared to take the CISSP exam. I am confident that I will pass the exam and earn my CISSP certification. Thank you again for your outstanding teaching. I am grateful for your guidance and support.
MohammedHe have a lot of knowledge about CISSP and the way of teaching is very professional, I learned alot from him which will be useful for my organisation
oliver bennettNityanand is very knowledgeable and understands how to keep his audience engaged by using real world examples to reinforce learning outcomes. He was also quite patient as we worked through Domains that I was not familiar with.
RichardHe gave detailed examples and took the time to answer all of our questions.
RoachOne of the best (easiest to understand) explanations of encryption I've heard.
rohit malhotraNityanand is very talented trainer with extensive knowledge in the subject matter for which he imparts training. His expertise and proficiency make him highly recommended for providing CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) training

Interests of Nityanand :

Playing Chess

Gardening 

Music