Prashant Kumar
About Prashant Kumar
Prashant Kumar is an Assistant Manager at KPMG India, specializing in cybersecurity and digital forensics. He has a background in Electronics and Communications Engineering and has held various roles in security analysis and consulting across multiple companies.
Work at KPMG India
Prashant Kumar currently holds the position of Assistant Manager at KPMG India. He has been with the company since 2021, following a previous tenure as a Consultant from 2019 to 2021. In his role, he leads cyber and digital forensic investigations, focusing on incidents such as business email compromise, ransomware, and data exfiltration. His responsibilities include conducting data forensic investigations for enterprise computer security incidents, which encompass attacks and intrusions. Prashant utilizes his expertise in security information and event management (SIEM), endpoint detection and response (EDR), data loss prevention (DLP), and vulnerability management to provide tailored solutions to clients.
Education and Expertise
Prashant Kumar earned his Engineer's Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Science. His studies spanned from 2009 to 2013, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles. This educational background supports his current expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in threat intelligence, risk assessment, and vulnerability management. His knowledge in these areas enables him to design and improve processes related to risk categorization and the handling of zero-day vulnerabilities.
Background in Cybersecurity
Prashant Kumar has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Network Security Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2014 to 2016. He then progressed to a Senior Security Analyst position at Netsurion, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. Following this, he joined Happiest Minds Technologies for a brief period before moving to KPMG India. Throughout his career, he has utilized threat intelligence to initiate investigations and identify malicious activities, performing system and network analysis of suspected security incidents.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Prashant Kumar has developed and implemented several key initiatives in the field of cybersecurity. He created a mitigation plan to ensure project deliverables are met on time by identifying potential risks and issues. Additionally, he has been involved in preparing draft engagement letters and performing risk assessments for onboarding clients, customizing solutions based on their specific requirements. His contributions have significantly enhanced the security posture of the organizations he has worked with.