Shashi Bhushan

Shashi Bhushan

Associate Vice President, Global Head of Cyber Security Service Line

Tata Communications

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Cybersecurity executive with two decades of expertise in leading global teams across Cybersecurity Operations, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and IT & Network Operations. Held pivotal roles including Head of Security Operations & Engineering, Senior Director of Security Operations and Governance. Skilled in crafting and executing security strategies aligned with business and IT enterprise objectives. Established a robust security architecture framework, ensuring seamless integration of security controls into enterprise systems, products, and applications. Continually refined security baselines and design patterns in accordance with industry standards and best practices. Proven track record in fostering cyber resilience through effective resource management and team allocation. Spearheaded the design and deployment of security solutions and architectures to enhance business security stability and operational performance, while aligning with organizational security program and vision. Diligently maintained security posture by ensuring timely implementation of security updates, prioritizing emerging threats, and conducting regular environment scans for threat identification and IT & Security control implementations. Demonstrated leadership in Cyber prevention, monitoring & detection, Vulnerability & Penetration Testing, Data Security, and IAM control roadmap development, with a focus on budget allocation for maturing security solutions and delivery programs. Proficient in adhering to technology standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, EU GDPR, PCI, HIPAA, SOX, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, IT Controls & Compliance, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Associate Vice President, Global Cyber Security Service Line, Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
  • Sep 2021–Aug 2023· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Senior Director - SOC Operations & Threat Management
      Sep 2021–Aug 2023
  • Dec 2013–Sep 2021· 7 yrs 9 mos
    • Deputy General Manager - Cyber Security Operations & Engineering Management
      Nov 2018–Sep 2021
    • Senior Manager, Cyber Defense
      2016–Nov 2018
    • Consultant - Cyber Security Operations
      Dec 2013–2016
  • Nov 2010–Nov 2013· 3 yrs
    • Manager, IT Operations and Security
      Nov 2010–Nov 2013
  • Dec 2008–Nov 2010· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Lead, IT Network and Operations
      Dec 2008–Nov 2010
  • Sep 2008–Dec 2008· 3 mos
    • Lead, Network Team
      Sep 2008–Dec 2008
  • Dec 2007–Sep 2008· 9 mos
    • Network Management
      Dec 2007–Sep 2008
  • Jun 2004–Dec 2007· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Lead, Information Technology
      Jun 2004–Dec 2007

Education

M Sc IT

Information Technology

SMU

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Electronics

Kurukshetra University

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