Vinod Sankar
About Vinod Sankar
Vinod Sankar is the Associate Director of Cyber Defense at Bristol Myers Squibb, specializing in Attack Surface Reduction and Vulnerability Management, with extensive experience in cybersecurity across various industries.
Title and Current Role
Vinod Sankar currently serves as the Associate Director of Cyber Defense - Attack Surface Reduction & Vulnerability Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he oversees strategies to minimize the attack surface and manage vulnerabilities. His expertise is critical in maintaining the security infrastructure and ensuring robust defense mechanisms against cyber threats.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Vinod Sankar worked at Accenture as a Security Consulting Manager from 2017 to 2020. Situated in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he was part of Accenture Security, focusing on delivering comprehensive security solutions to clients. His role involved consulting on various cybersecurity issues and implementing effective security measures to protect organizational assets.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
From 2013 to 2016, Vinod Sankar was a Manager in Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte, located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He played an instrumental role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks for clients. His responsibilities also included guiding organizations through the complexities of cybersecurity and helping them build resilient systems to safeguard their operations.
Educational Background
Vinod Sankar achieved a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a university in Tamil Nadu, India. This strong academic foundation underpins his extensive knowledge and technical skills in the field of cybersecurity.
Expertise in Cybersecurity
Vinod Sankar specializes in Attack Surface Reduction and Vulnerability Management, with notable competencies in Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM). He is proficient in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR). His capabilities extend to developing and maturing cybersecurity programs, working closely with C-level executives to strategize effective cyber defense mechanisms.