Rajeev Verma

ABOUT ME

Securing Digital Futures
with Strategic Vision

I am an award-winning cybersecurity professional based in Gurgaon, India, currently serving as Vice President and Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at SRF Limited. With over 19 years of experience, I specialize in aligning security programs with business objectives and protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats.

My expertise spans strategic planning, governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), security architecture design, digital transformation, and manufacturing cybersecurity across global operations.

Full Name Rajeev Verma

Location Gurgaon, India

Email rvonline2@gmail.com

Website www.justrv.in

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rajeev10feb

Languages English & Hindi

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CISO SRF Limited

Award Winner CSO100, Next100

EXPERTISE

Core Skills & Competencies

A comprehensive skill set built across 19+ years in Information Security and Risk Management.

Strategic Planning

Orchestrating comprehensive security programs aligned with business goals across global operations.

95%

GRC

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance including ISO 27001, SOX, OWASP and regulatory frameworks.

98%

Security Architecture

Designing robust security architectures for data centers, network, cloud, and industrial environments.

92%

Digital Transformation

Enabling secure digital initiatives in manufacturing and financial sectors with cyber-resilient frameworks.

90%

Incident Response

Managing cybersecurity incidents, threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and BCP-DR testing.

93%

Team Leadership

Leading cross-functional security teams, vendor governance, and global security awareness programs.

96%

Cyber Security Cloud Security (CCSK) OT Security Firewall Audit Leadership Skills BCP-DR Strategic Planning Access Controls Patch Management IoT Security Vendor Governance Physical Security Data Privacy

CAREER JOURNEY

Professional Experience

Associate Vice President & Global CISO

SRF Limited

Jan 2020 – Present Gurgaon, India

Orchestrated comprehensive security programs and strategies for large-scale global initiatives across SRF's manufacturing operations.
Supported product innovation by providing recommendations to minimize information security risks and enable secure digital transformation.
Collaborated with business teams to showcase security as a strategic business enabler rather than a cost center.
Implemented unified risk management platform to enhance cybersecurity posture across industrial operations.

Chief Manager – Information Security

SRF Limited

Feb 2016 – Jan 2020 Gurgaon, India

Managed global information security operations including objectives setting, metrics, and regulatory compliance.
Conducted organization-wide employee security awareness training and developed secure communication practices.
Enforced adherence to security policies and ensured compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.

Group Lead – Corporate & Information Security

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jul 2012 – Sep 2015 India (EMEA & APAC)

Managed vendor security portfolio — risk assessments, contract compliance clauses, and third-party security reviews.
Designed physical security frameworks for data centers including CCTV and Access Control infrastructure.
Performed security architecture reviews and analyzed network scan reports for internal environments.

Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance

Wipro Consulting

Dec 2010 – Jul 2012

Audited IT systems for SOX compliance and performed web application security audits using OWASP standards.
Verified server hardening controls and audited BCP-DR plans and their execution.
Managed TCP/IP vulnerability scanning and reviewed change management and patch management processes.

Senior Engineer

SafeNet

May 2007 – Dec 2010

Managed Sentinel RMS using C/C++ programming based on client requirements.
Designed two-factor authentication solutions using HASP Keys.
Performed firewall audits, verifying configurations and rule bases.

Technical Support Officer

HCL Technologies

Jun 2006 – May 2007

Handled network security for the British Telecom project.
Managed telecommunications security protocols and network monitoring.

CREDENTIALS

Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials validating deep expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.

CISM

Certified Information Security Manager

ISACA

CRISC

Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control

ISACA

CCSK

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge

CSA

ISO 27001:2013

Information Security Management System

ISO

ITIL v3

IT Infrastructure Library – Service Management

Axelos

BS25999

Business Continuity Management

BSI

ISCI-CNSS

National Systems Security Certification

CNSS

IoT Security

Introduction to the Internet of Things 2.0

Cisco

CC

Certified in Cybersecurity

(ISC)²

RECOGNITION

Honors & Awards

CSO100

Multiple-time winner of the prestigious CSO100 award recognizing the top 100 Chief Security Officers in India for leadership and innovation in cybersecurity.

Multiple Times

Next100

Honored among the Top 100 IT Leaders in India, recognizing excellence in technology leadership and business impact.

IT Leadership

Next CSO

Recognized as one of India's top next-generation Chief Security Officers driving innovation and strategic security transformation.

CISO Excellence

Change Agent 200

Listed among the Change Agent 200 – India's most influential technology change-makers reshaping business through strategic vision.

Innovation

EDUCATION

Academic Background

2002 – 2006

B.E. Computer Science & Engineering

Sagar Group of Institutions

Foundational engineering degree specializing in Computer Science, providing the technical backbone for a career in cybersecurity and information technology.

Prior to 2002

XII – PCM & X – Mathematics

Delhi Public School – Jagdishpur & DPS

Strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from one of India's most reputed school networks.

Securing Digital Futureswith Strategic Vision