
Satish Korde
Cybersecurity Leader | GRC Expert
Salary / Daily rate
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Freelance
Languages
About me
Intro
CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with 13 years specializing in enterprise risk management and compliance governance. Former CISO with proven success implementing security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) and directing board-level cybersecurity initiatives. Expert in TPRM, security assessments, and regulatory compliance to strengthen your organization's security posture.
Work experience
Principal Consultant
Wipro
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Pune, Maharashtra, India
• Lead enterprise cybersecurity risk management, conducting risk assessments, interpreting findings, and guiding strategies to strengthen security posture and align with business objectives. • Drive exception management and issue resolution, performing risk evaluations, ensuring governance compliance, and mentoring teams toward risk-aware decision-making. • Oversee Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), evaluating vendor security, reviewing contracts for compliance gaps, and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce exposure. • Advise executive leadership on policy governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with NIST, ISO 27001, and industry standards. • Direct enterprise cybersecurity awareness initiatives, including campaigns on AI-driven threats, phishing, and Deepfake attacks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. • Provide strategic oversight and reporting on critical risks, operational resilience, and compliance metrics, enabling informed decision-making and accountability across security operations.
Chief Information Security Officer | Middle East
Capgemini
Jun 2022 - Oct 2024
2 years 5 months
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Directed enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance, formulating and enforcing information security policies aligned with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, GDPR, and organizational strategy. • Spearheaded security audit and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, PDPL, and UAE Data Protection regulations. • Led Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Business Continuity governance, enhancing resilience of internal and vendor ecosystems and mission-critical services. • Conducted internal cybersecurity audits across delivery accounts and vendor engagements, driving risk visibility, control effectiveness, and contractual compliance. • Provided strategic oversight for security and data protection risk assessments on new solutions and business opportunities, mitigating risks prior to client onboarding and supporting secure growth. • Led threat modeling and security architecture reviews for on-premises and cloud applications, including DFD design and secure solution integration. • Delivered board-level reporting, executive summaries, and dashboards, covering enterprise risks, security posture, audit compliance progress, and key cybersecurity initiatives. • Directed security awareness programs, developing and delivering training, campaigns, and communications to strengthen security culture and align employee behavior with regulatory and business requirements.
Chief Information Security Officer (India)
DOHA BANK
Jun 2019 - Jul 2022
3 years 2 months
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Led enterprise-wide cybersecurity and risk management, designing frameworks for security, BC/DR, and regulatory compliance. • Directed audit, compliance, and third-party risk programs, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, RBI Cybersecurity Framework, CSITE, and PCI-DSS. • Advised executive leadership on risk mitigation strategies, driving successful audit outcomes and strengthening organizational resilience. • Oversaw security assessments and remediation initiatives, enhancing enterprise risk posture across retail and corporate banking. • Provided board-level reporting and dashboards, enabling informed decisions and fostering a security-conscious culture through awareness programs.
Tech Specialist & Lead - Security Testing
Paladion
Nov 2014 - Oct 2019
5 years
Doha, Qatar
• Managed end-to-end security assessment projects, ensuring risk identification and remediation across IT and application environments. • Conducted enterprise vulnerability assessments (DAST/SAST) and guided secure SDLC adoption. • Mentored and upskilled security teams to ensure SLA compliance and audit readiness. • Collaborated with development, infrastructure, and business teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.
Information Security Analyst
Harjai Computers
Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
7 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
• Monitored SIEM alerts, investigated security incidents, and ensured SLA-aligned incident response. • Conducted vulnerability scans and collaborated with stakeholders to remediate security gaps. • Prepared incident reports and dashboards for management and audit tracking.
Junior Network Administrator
GurukulOnline Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (GOLS)
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
1 year 3 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows systems, firewalls, and network devices (switches, routers). • Troubleshot LAN/WAN connectivity issues and documented configurations, incidents, and data backups. • Assisted users with IT and network support, ensuring secure and reliable operations.
Education
University of pune
Bachelor of Engineering
2009 - 2012
4 years