Deepak Varma
Rowville
Summary
Highly versatile cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of experience, combining extensive knowledge in corporate intelligence and risk management with practical technical skills in security operations and cloud environments. Demonstrated success in leading high-stakes incident response initiatives, achieving a 60% reduction in business interruptions at Tata Steel. Proficient in strategic governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks such as ISO 27001, along with hands-on technical execution involving SIEM, vulnerability assessments, and VAPT. Leverages a unique background and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Monash University to enhance security measures and drive innovation within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
VicByte
10.2023 - Current
- Advise businesses on cybersecurity strategy, ISO 27001 readiness, and risk management.
- Manage and deliver technical projects including Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), translating findings into actionable business risk reports for clients.
Assistant Manager - Security and Intelligence
Tata Steel Ltd.
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Crisis & Incident Management: Led operational response to high-stakes industrial crises, reducing average business interruption from 14 hours to 5 hours per event through intelligence-led de-escalation and business continuity strategies.
- Threat Intelligence & Investigation: Managed end-to-end investigations into digital fraud, successfully bringing cases to closure that involved sophisticated phishing, social engineering, and employment fraud schemes targeting the company brand.
- Risk & Compliance: Developed and managed the corporate third-party risk governance framework.
- Implemented and maintained the ISMS, conducting internal audits and tracking remediation to ensure compliance with ISO 27001.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
Virtual Internship Participant
ANZ - Forage Program
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Completed real-world cybersecurity case simulations focused on security breach analysis and regulatory compliance.
- Gained hands-on experience in GRC practices within a financial sector environment.
Virtual Internship Participant
Mastercard - Forage Program
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Engaged in data protection and cybersecurity scenarios relevant to global financial operations.
- Strengthened understanding of real-world applications of cybersecurity policy and strategy.
Cybersecurity Intern
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Analyzed system logs for suspicious activity, identifying potential threats before they caused damage.
- Expedited detection of network intrusions through customization and tuning of SIEM tools.
Security Executive
Reliance Industries Ltd
11.2013 - 12.2017
- Produced bespoke intelligence and country risk analysis reports for senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
- Formulated IT security policies and managed the implementation and monitoring of ISO 27001 controls across the enterprise.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments of physical and logical controls at the JIO Data Centre, authoring detailed incident reports and risk analysis documentation.
Education
Master of Cyber Security -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC07.2025
Executive Program - Cyber Security
IIIT Bangalore
India12.2022
Master of Science - Physics
Savitribai Phule Pune University
India07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Savitribai Phule Pune University
India06.2010
Certificate - Computer Applications
Ahmednagar College
India08.2011
CompTIA Security+ (SYO-701) - Cyber Security
Udemy
Online07-2025
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor -
CQI
IRCLASS03-2023
Skills
- Security Strategy & Governance:
ISO 27001/22301 Risk Management (ISO 31000) ISMS Implementation Third-Party Risk (TPRM) NIST CSF Policy Development Gap Analysis Australian Privacy Principles (APP) Essential Eight - Security Operations & Threat Management:
SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) Incident Response & Crisis Management Threat Intelligence (OSINT) MITRE ATT&CK Business Continuity Planning (BCP/BIA)
- Technical & Cloud Security:
Cloud Security (AWS, OCI, GCP) Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Nmap, Burp Suite) Secure SDLC & Privacy-by-Design Network & Endpoint Security (Wireshark, Defender) Python & Bash Scripting - Leadership & Commercial Acumen:
Founder & Entrepreneurial Leadership Client Engagement & Consulting Cybersecurity Product Strategy Program Development & Management Team Mentorship Strategic thinking
Timeline
Founder
VicByte
10.2023 - Current
Virtual Internship Participant
ANZ - Forage Program
01.2023 - 01.2023
Virtual Internship Participant
Mastercard - Forage Program
01.2023 - 01.2023
Cybersecurity Intern
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
09.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager - Security and Intelligence
Tata Steel Ltd.
01.2018 - 07.2023
Security Executive
Reliance Industries Ltd
11.2013 - 12.2017
Master of Cyber Security -
Monash University
Executive Program - Cyber Security
IIIT Bangalore
Master of Science - Physics
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Certificate - Computer Applications
Ahmednagar College
CompTIA Security+ (SYO-701) - Cyber Security
Udemy
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor -
CQI
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