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Manjul Verma

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Manjul Verma

Manjul Verma is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over two decades of extensive experience in product information security, security architecture, and secure development practices. As the Senior Architect of Product Information Security at [24]7.ai iLabs, Manjul has spearheaded end-to-end security measures for innovative products, ensuring robust protection across diverse technological platforms. His career is marked by a proven ability to design and implement advanced security frameworks that enhance organizational safety, compliance, and competitive advantage. Manjul’s expertise spans Conversational AI, multi-cloud SaaS environments, IoT devices, and cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and NLP. Renowned for fostering a culture of security awareness and proactive risk management, he excels in cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, and aligning security strategies with business goals. A thought leader in the cybersecurity domain, Manjul is committed to driving innovation, optimizing security processes, and delivering secure, scalable solutions that empower enterprises to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Professional Skillsets

  • Product Information Security and Cybersecurity Strategy  
  • Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps Implementation  
  • Cloud Security Architecture (GCP, Azure, AWS) and Multi-Cloud Deployments  
  • Application and Infrastructure Security (Web, API, Networking, and Data Layers)  
  • Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR, NIST, ISO27001, SOC2, PCI DSS)  
  • (Generative) AI Security: Conversational AI, NLP, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and AI Ethics  
  • IoT Security: Embedded Systems, Firmware, and Real-Time Threat Management  
  • Security Automation and Orchestration (CI/CD Pipeline Security, LLMSecOps)  
  • Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing (SAST, DAST, SCA), and Risk Management  
  • Data Protection and Privacy (Storage, Transmission, Runtime Security)  
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Security Awareness Training  
  • People Management and Thought Leadership in Security Practices  
  • Network Security Protocols (TCP/IP, Firewall, VPN, SSH, SSL/TLS)  
  • Hardware/Firmware Security: Secure Boot, TPM, FOTA, and RTOS/Linux/Windows Security  
  • Innovative Security Framework Design and Implementation (Privacy Analytics, AI Proxy)  
  • Threat Modeling (STRIDE), Incident Response, and Forensics  
  • Vendor Risk Management and Third-Party Security Evaluations  
  • Trustworthy AI Security Standards (NIST-500-1, ATLAS, OWASP)  
  • Public Speaking, Academic Consultancy, and Industry Conference Contributions

Career Accomplishments

  • Cost Optimization & Innovation Leadership: Achieved $13M in cost savings by optimizing security tools, implementing shift-left automation, re-architecting SaaS platforms on Kubernetes/GKE, and leveraging open-source solutions to reduce licensing costs in multi-cloud environments.  
  • Customer Security Positioning (CSP) Program: Established the CSP initiative to demonstrate robust security controls and gain third-party validation, resulting in a 20-point increase in Net Promoter Score (NPS), improved customer satisfaction, and enhanced loyalty.  
  • AI Security Innovations: Pioneered GenAI security frameworks such as AI Proxy, Content Moderation, Secure Prompting, and AI Ethics Safeguards, reducing AI implementation costs by 30% while strengthening security across organizational AI initiatives.  
  • Agile Secure SDLC Implementation: Directed the agile Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process by embedding security requirements and secure-by-design principles, driving secDevOps and LLMSecOps, and reducing time-to-market by 25%.  
  • Compliance Excellence: Ensured compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS, HiTrust, SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR, OWASP, and NIST, integrating robust security frameworks and reducing compliance overhead by 15%.  
  • DevSecOps Framework Development: Spearheaded the creation of a DevSecOps framework and Product Security Quality (PSQ) model at Hewlett Packard, reducing security vulnerabilities by 45% and accelerating secure release cycles by 55%.  
  • Real-Time Threat Management: Innovated real-time threat management capabilities, including advanced Threat Inspection, Protection, and Monitoring systems, leading to a 40% reduction in false positives and enhancing customer confidence and trust.  
  • Security Risk Assessments: Led organization-wide security risk assessments using methodologies like STRIDE, SAST, DAST, and VAPT, complemented by launching a bug bounty program. Integrated findings into the Secure SDLC, identifying and mitigating over 500 vulnerabilities, improving incident response efficiency by 25%, and achieving $5M in cost savings.  
  • Privacy Analytics Application: Led the development and launch of "Privacy Analytics," a privacy-centric application that strengthened data protection and compliance, gaining high adoption among finance and telecom clients.  
  • Customer Retention & Revenue Growth: Achieved a 7-point increase in NPS, enhanced customer retention, and unlocked significant revenue opportunities through robust technical and administrative controls.  
  • Leadership in Cybersecurity: Fostered a security-first culture by aligning product security strategies with emerging threats, regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIST), and industry standards, ensuring proactive risk management and regulatory adherence.  

 

  • Extracurricular Achievements  
  • Publications: Authored business white papers on security technology, including customer security positioning and AI security design. Contributed to defensive publications and research featured in magazines like "Hakin9."  
  • Conference Contributions: Frequent speaker at the Bangalore Cyber Security Summit (2019/2020). Served as a mentor and reviewer for conferences such as ICISS2022, Smart India Hackathon, and IIT events.

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