Sakaar Thaploo
About Sakaar Thaploo
Sakaar Thaploo is an Assistant Manager at KPMG India, specializing in audits and reviews of controls based on various regulatory standards. He holds an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure assessments.
Work at KPMG India
Sakaar Thaploo currently holds the position of Assistant Manager at KPMG India, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves performing audits and reviews of controls in accordance with NIST standards, RBI Guidelines, and IRDAI Guidelines. Prior to this position, he worked as a Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as an Associate Consultant from 2020 to 2021. His experience at KPMG India spans various aspects of cybersecurity and compliance, contributing to the firm's reputation in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Sakaar Thaploo completed his Executive MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2022 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research, Pune, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both management and technical skills, enhancing his capabilities in cybersecurity and compliance.
Cybersecurity Skills and Responsibilities
Sakaar Thaploo specializes in conducting SWIFT Payment Systems Reviews, which are essential for secure financial transactions. He engages in application security reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and conducts configuration reviews of IT infrastructure components, including Active Directory, switches, routers, proxies, and firewalls. Additionally, he develops and analyzes Cyber Security Dashboards to provide insights into the organization's security posture.
Compliance and Security Frameworks
In his current role, Sakaar conducts AUA/KUA reviews based on UIDAI guidelines to ensure compliance with national identity standards. He specializes in reviewing and updating security policy and procedure frameworks in accordance with ISO standards. His work is critical in maintaining the integrity and security of the organization's operations.
Early Education
Sakaar Thaploo completed his early education at Vishwa Bharti Public School from 2005 to 2013. This foundational education provided him with essential skills and knowledge that supported his later academic and professional pursuits.