SANDEEP BYRI
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Information Security Analyst with over 5 years of expertise in banking and financial services cybersecurity, specializing in risk management, compliance, and security operations. Proficient in implementing ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and GDPR standards, with strong capabilities in threat monitoring, identity management, and business continuity planning. Recognized for enhancing audit readiness, mitigating operational risks, and deploying proactive security measures that align with regulatory frameworks. Exceptional communicator skilled in collaborating with IT, business units, and regulatory stakeholders to strengthen security posture and reduce risk exposure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Axis Bank Pvt. Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Performed risk assessments across core banking systems, reducing high-risk findings by 30% through timely remediation
- Implemented PCI-DSS controls for payment security, ensuring 100% compliance during annual audits
- Managed access control and IAM reviews across 10,000+ users, identifying and removing excess privileges
- Monitored SIEM alerts (QRadar/Splunk), investigating incidents and reducing false positives by 25%
- Coordinated regulatory audits (RBI, ISO 27001, SOC 2), achieving zero critical non-conformities
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and prioritized remediation with IT, closing 75% of critical findings within SLA
- Designed and maintained Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for branch operations, cutting recovery time by 20%
- Led phishing simulation campaigns, increasing reporting accuracy by 40% across employees
- Authored and updated security policies and SOPs for Data Protection, Access Control, and Vendor Risk
- Partnered with fraud investigation teams to conduct digital forensics, identifying root causes of data leakage events
- Delivered security awareness sessions to 500+ employees, improving compliance with internal policies
- Managed vendor risk assessments, enforcing contractual security clauses and continuous monitoring
- Supported cloud security adoption (Azure, AWS) by implementing encryption, MFA, and access governance
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced audit findings year-over-year by 35%, strengthening the bank’s compliance posture.
- Developed a risk register for IT and InfoSec risks, providing leadership with clear visibility on residual risks.
- Improved incident response time by 40% through streamlined playbooks and SOC collaboration.
US IT Recruiter
4-Serv Solutions Inc
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Handled end-to-end bench sales process, identifying client requirements and marketing consultants on C2C, W2, and 1099 terms
- Built and maintained strong vendor and client relationships, increasing placement rates by 20%
- Managed job postings on Dice, Monster, TechFetch, CareerBuilder, and Indeed to maximize visibility
- Coordinated interviews, negotiations, and onboarding, ensuring smooth candidate placement
- Maintained consultant database and expenses, improving tracking and reporting efficiency
Education
Diploma - Cyber Security
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario04.2025
Diploma - Information Systems Business Analysis
Northern College
Toronto, Ontario08.2024
Bachelors - Computer Science Engineering
Ramappa Engineering College (JNTUH)
04.2014
Skills
- Governance & Compliance: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF, GDPR, RBI/FFIEC Standards
- Risk Management: Threat Modeling, Gap Analysis, Risk Assessment & Treatment, SOA Management
- Security Operations: SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), DLP, Endpoint Protection, IAM, PAM, Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response & Continuity: Digital Forensics, Phishing Investigation, Disaster Recovery (DR), BCP Testing, RCA
- Audit & Controls: Internal/External Audit Support, Regulatory Reporting, Policy & SOP Development
- Collaboration: Security Awareness Training, Cross-functional Risk Reviews, Vendor Risk Management
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Axis Bank Pvt. Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2023
US IT Recruiter
4-Serv Solutions Inc
08.2015 - 08.2017
Diploma - Information Systems Business Analysis
Northern College
Bachelors - Computer Science Engineering
Ramappa Engineering College (JNTUH)
Diploma - Cyber Security
Centennial College
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