Dharmendra T

Experienced, strategic Information Security leader (CISSP) with a proven track record of overseeing, directing, and enhancing security orchestration and automation functions for rapid threat detection, analysis, and response. Over a decade of experience ensuring compliance with key industry requirements including ISO 27001, SOX, PCI DSS, Safe Harbor, European Data Protection Act, Annex 11, and HIPAA across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. Expertise in threat and risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and managing full-cycle security incident response. Dedicated to driving security orchestration efforts to increase efficiency in security operations and building robust security cultures within global enterprises.

Rambus, Bangalore – Head, Cyber Security
March 2019 - Present

Oversees, directs and enhances the security orchestration and automation functions for rapid threat detection, analysis and response. Drive security orchestration efforts in the enterprise to drive efficiency in security operations.

Bangalore— Manager, Information Security (Head)
March 2013 – March 2019

Lead Information security programs and projects, establishing security policies and guidelines. Formed Security Incident Response Team and processes based on the latest threats. Keep on top of the latest threats, mitigation techniques, and monitoring tools. Ensure Compliance to ISO 27001, SOX and PCI DSS requirements in private, public and hybrid clouds. Create Information Security strategy roadmap and manage program, including people (training), process ( & Policies), & technology (tools & infrastructure).

ArisGlobal Software, Bangalore— Manager, Information Security
June 2010 – March 2013

Implement and monitor the security Framework. The unique security framework will comply for the following business, legal and regulatory requirements: Safe Harbor, European Data Protection Act, Annex 11, HIPAA and ISO 27001. Develop, implement, maintain and oversee enforcement of policies, procedures and associated plans for security administration. Review and respond to the security incidents.

LG CNS, Bangalore— Lead, Information Security
Feb 2009 – June 2010

Implement and Manage LG Global security policies and processes which is inline. Co-ordinate with the global leader in Risk Management.

Bavales Software, Bangalore— Senior Manager, Information Security
Jan 2007 – Feb 2009

Implementing SOC for a middle east customer. Provide consultation/advice to other enterprise teams on the security requirements for their projects.

Wipro Infotech, Bangalore— Senior Engineer, Network and Security
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007

Implementing the Security policy and guidelines as per ISO 27001 Standards
Identify and assimilate the threats and risks in the assets
Threat & Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
Arcsight (SIM) Management and Administration
Security Incident Management

Emircom, Riyadh — Security Analyst
May 2005 – Aug 2005

Implementing SOC for a middle-east customer. Provide consultation/advice to other enterprise teams on the security requirements for their projects.

Speedera Networks, Bangalore — Network Engineer
July 2004 – May 2005

Securing and Hardening of servers.
Writing the scripts to monitor the servers.
Supporting the customers in resolving the issues.
Level 2 engineer in the NOC.

nSecure Software, Bangalore — Linux Expert
Apr 2001 – Jul 2004

Performing security audit
Developing signatures for new vulnerabilities.
Installation program for nPatrol using shell scripts (bash).
Development of Host Based IDS for Linux Operation System.

Wipro Infotech, Bangalore — Customer Support
Oct 2000 – Mar 2001

Administration/troubleshooting of Red Hat Linux DNS, mail and web servers.
Developed several Bourne shell scripts to take care of the routine administrative functions.
Developed Perl/CGI/MySQL web-based User and Product Management software in conjunction with existing proprietary libraries.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology from Sikkim Manipal University, Bangalore, completed in July 2011 (pp. 1, 3).
• BSc in electronics from SKMV, Bangalore, completed in April 2004 (pp. 1, 3)