Deekshitha R
About Deekshitha R
Deekshitha R is a Cloud Security Lead at KPMG India, where she manages security operations and coordinates project initiatives. She has a background in cyber security, having previously worked at CGI and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Deekshitha R serves as the Cloud Security Lead at KPMG India, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she coordinates with multiple functional teams, acting as the single point of contact for new projects. Her responsibilities include managing the onboarding and offboarding of security tools and processes for seven core log sets. She also supports automation of onboarding activities as part of various project initiatives, ensuring efficient integration of security measures.
Previous Experience at CGI
Before joining KPMG India, Deekshitha R worked at CGI as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2016 to 2021 in Bangalore. During her five years at CGI, she gained extensive experience in analyzing security events from various incident sources, including antivirus solutions, data loss prevention solutions, phishing emails, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Her role involved handling lab setup, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for new products prior to their rollout.
Education and Expertise
Deekshitha R completed her Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Canara Engineering College in Bantwal from 2012 to 2016. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current role in cloud security. She is experienced in managing security operations using tools such as Splunk and RSA-Netwitness, contributing to her expertise in cybersecurity.
Security Operations Management
In her current position, Deekshitha R manages security operations, utilizing her skills to analyze security events and coordinate responses. She is proficient in using various tools to monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring the integrity and security of the organization's data. Her role requires collaboration with different teams to implement effective security measures and maintain operational efficiency.