Sanjiv Kalkar Cyber Security Consultant
About Sanjiv Kalkar Cyber Security Consultant
Sanjiv Kalkar is a Senior Information Security Analyst with extensive experience in cybersecurity, including roles at notable companies such as AllianceBernstein and Verizon Communications. He specializes in external security posture testing, risk management, and application security assessments.
Work at Intraprise Health
Sanjiv Kalkar has been employed at Intraprise Health as a Senior Information Security Analyst since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture and implementing measures to protect sensitive information. His responsibilities include conducting security assessments and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with information security.
Previous Employment History
Sanjiv Kalkar has a diverse work history in the field of information security and technology. He worked at Columbia Equities Ltd as a Systems Analyst from 1997 to 1999. He then joined Verizon Communications as a Database Developer for one year in 2005. Following this, he spent seven years at AllianceBernstein, where he held positions as a Reporting Analyst from 2006 to 2013 and as an Information Security Analyst from 2013 to 2016. Prior to these roles, he worked at REBNY as a Programmer/Analyst from 1991 to 1993 and at Oceanfirst Bank as a System Analyst from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Sanjiv Kalkar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Brooklyn College, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also attended Pace University for two years, studying Computer Science. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Information Security from Lewis University between 2010 and 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in information security.
Security Assessments and Ethical Hacking
Sanjiv Kalkar specializes in external security posture testing, utilizing ethical hacking techniques and open-source tools. He conducts application security assessments to evaluate web applications against the OWASP Top 10 security issues. His work includes implementing a risk-based governance, risk, and compliance information security management model aligned with HITRUST MyCSF framework requirements.
Contributions to Security Awareness
Sanjiv Kalkar assists in the creation and deployment of Security Awareness Programs and Incident Response processes to help safeguard clients. He has co-authored articles addressing security risks associated with personal business in the workplace, contributing to the broader conversation on information security and risk management.