SANKARA JAYANTHI SHANMUGAM
London,United Kingdom
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
External Auditor – Regulatory & Data Compliance
Southfield Group (Part Time Hybrid)
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted on-site audits to ensure compliance with ESCAS and ISO 22000 standards, with emphasis on data accuracy, documentation integrity, and cross-border regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed third-party contracts and privacy documentation to support international compliance with data protection and regulatory standards.
- Delivered corrective action plans, prepared compliance reports, and conducted team training aligned with local laws and GDPR-equivalent policies.
Information Security Analyst
M2p Fintech Solution
Chennai, India
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, PSD2, AML, and KYC requirements.
- Led vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and address security issues in infrastructure and applications.
- Collaborated with teams to design risk management plans and update data protection policies in line with GDPR.
- Supported the development of secure access controls and incident response procedures.
Risk Analyst Intern
Virtusa India Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in implementing a risk management framework aligned with industry standards and regulations.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential threats across IT systems and proposed mitigation strategies.
- Prepared detailed reports for leadership to support security planning and decision-making.
Security analyst
Radio City 91.9fm
Chennai, India
12.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitored IT assets and systems to detect and respond to security threats.
- Designed and maintained policies and procedures to improve overall information security posture.
- Coordinated with internal teams to review system architecture and advise on security improvements.
- Delivered cybersecurity awareness training to internal staff and supported ongoing education initiatives.
- Led a small security team, delegated tasks, and participated in meetings with stakeholders to align security strategies with business needs.
Education
M.Sc - Computer Network And System Security
University Of Hertfordshire
08.2022 - 09.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Cyber Security
Amity University
Mumbai, India 01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Himalayan University
Delhi , India 09.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
- Security Risk Assessment – Identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities and threats
- Incident Detection & Response – Managing real-time threats, breaches, and recovery actions
- SIEM & Threat Monitoring – Skilled in tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Sentinel for log analysis and alerting
- Vulnerability Management – Proficient with tools such as Nessus or Qualys for scanning and remediation
- Firewall & Network Security – Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network architecture
- Compliance & Governance – Knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, and related regulatory frameworks
- Cloud Security – Securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments through IAM, encryption, and policy enforcement
Certification
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor – Information Security Management Systems
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor – Safety Management
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security+
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) – In Progress
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cybersecurity Foundation: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- ITIL v4 Foundation
- Microsoft SC-900 – Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification
- Certified Fruad Examiner (CEH)
- Internal Controls: Theft and fraudulent financial reporting
Research & Projects
- Critical Assessment of Vulnerabilities in Fintech Network Security - Research Project
- Financial Crime Detection System Enhancement – M2p Fintech
- Penetration Testing Lab – Kali Linux & Parrot OS
- Risk Metrics Dashboard Development – Virtusa
- Real-Time Fraud Trigger Implementation – M2p Fintech
- Endpoint Hardening & Vulnerability Scanning – Personal Project
Timeline
External Auditor – Regulatory & Data Compliance
Southfield Group (Part Time Hybrid)
09.2022 - Current
M.Sc - Computer Network And System Security
University Of Hertfordshire
08.2022 - 09.2024
Information Security Analyst
M2p Fintech Solution
07.2021 - 07.2022
Risk Analyst Intern
Virtusa India Pvt. Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Cyber Security
Amity University
01.2020 - 12.2021
Security analyst
Radio City 91.9fm
12.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Himalayan University
09.2016 - 05.2019
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