Neha is an Established Cybersecurity Professional with over 15 years of global experience in the Cyber Security. She is presently working with Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia as Senior Security Consultant to lead design and deployment of major ICT transformation programs for securing Critical Infrastructure and telecommunication providers. She defines herself as a passionate & continuous learner into this exciting cyber world. She holds pre-sales Engineering and post-sales technical expertise on cutting edge technology domains including Telecom security (5G/4G), cloud security, DevSecOps, network and security architecture, Endpoint security and next generation SOC (Security Operation center). She is an award-winning Cyber Leader, Mentor, Author, Security Strategist and noted Speaker at National and International events.
What makes you a Risky Woman?
I have enabled customers across multiple industries in securing digital transformation journey & ensuring organisation are resilient to cyber-attacks. Holds top notch internationally recognized security certifications like CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, MITRE ATT&CK Defender CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) & SOC Certified, ACS-CP (Certified Cybersecurity Professional by Australian Computer Society), AWS Certified Solution Architect & many more. Being curious and following passion to learn, unlearn and relearn at each stage of my career.
Name your top 3 achievements
- Recognized & Featured among Top Global Cybersecurity Professionals by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire for 2022.
- Awarded & Recognized as Top Indian Women Influencer for being Torchbearer in Cyber Security for significant contribution by Security Today, 2022
- Recognized & Awarded with National Award “Indian Achievers Award” for outstanding Professional Achievement in Cybersecurity & contribution in Nation building, 2021
What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?
Took 3 years long maternity break & made a superb comeback while constantly learning & building on core security skills. Proud to be working Mom & advise all working women to strongly believe in your dreams & work hard to pursue them.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Amazing sense of humour which can lighten up everyone around me. Believe me, nothing you wear is more important than your smile.
What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?
Believe in yourself & empower others around you by motivating & inspiring them to deliver best. As a passionate cyber security Leader, I always motivate every young professional / woman / my mentees to come out of their comfort zones, try-fail-try again (keep going) and thrive to succeed in the end.