Akanksha Khakse
About Akanksha Khakse
Akanksha Khakse is an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, specializing in data privacy projects and information security. She has a background in cyber security and internal audit, with previous roles at various firms including Protiviti India and Network Intelligence.
Current Role at KPMG India
Akanksha Khakse currently holds the position of Associate Consultant at KPMG India. She is based in Pune, Maharashtra, where she contributes to various projects in the field of cyber and information security. Her role involves applying her expertise in data privacy and security management to support KPMG's clients.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to her current role, Akanksha worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Network Intelligence from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing security measures and managing risks associated with cyber threats. She also served as an Information Security Analyst at MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd from 2018 to 2019, where she gained valuable experience in information security protocols.
Education and Expertise
Akanksha Khakse holds a Master's degree in Homeland Security and Antiterrorism from the National Forensic Sciences University, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Forensic Science from the Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, from 2013 to 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in data privacy projects, ISO 27001, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and Vendor Security Management.
Professional Background
Akanksha's professional journey includes various roles in the field of consulting and security. She worked as a Senior Consultant at Protiviti India Member Firm for three months in 2021 and as a Senior Executive in Internal Audit at SRKay Consulting Group for six months in the same year. Additionally, she has experience as a Trainee at Adani Ports and SEZ and as an Intern at the Directorate of Forensic Sciences.
Educational Journey
Akanksha completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, achieving her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from 2001 to 2013. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent studies in forensic science and security, leading to her advanced degrees and specialization in the field.