Prakash Sankar, Cissp
About Prakash Sankar, Cissp
Prakash Sankar is the Director of Cloud Security at MassMutual with over 15 years of experience in Information Security, specializing in Cloud Security, Security Architecture, and Compliance.
Director of Cloud Security at MassMutual
Prakash Sankar currently serves as the Director of Cloud Security at MassMutual in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He brings extensive expertise in Cloud Security, leveraging over 15 years of experience in Information Security. At MassMutual, he focuses on protecting the organization's core assets and executing security strategies to manage and reduce risks.
Professional Background in Cloud Security and Compliance
Before joining MassMutual, Prakash Sankar held various pivotal roles in major corporations. He was the Senior Manager of Cloud Security Engineering at Allstate in 2022, based in Seattle, Washington. Prior to Allstate, he spent three years as Senior Manager of Security and Compliance at The Walt Disney Company. He also served as Senior Technical Program Manager for AWS Security at Amazon Web Services in the Greater Seattle Area, and held security leadership roles at Comerica Bank, The Dow Chemical Company, and Capital One.
Education and Certifications
Prakash Sankar studied at West Texas A&M University, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Finance and Strategy. He also holds a Master's degree in Management Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. His foundational education includes a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Madras. Additionally, he is certified as a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), underlining his expertise in information security.
Experience in Information Security
With over 15 years of experience specializing in Application Security, Cloud Security, Security Architecture, Compliance, Risk Management, and Product Management, Prakash Sankar is a seasoned professional in the field. He has a track record of successfully executing security strategies and managing programs to enhance organizational maturity. His approach employs methodologies such as OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for data-driven decision-making and execution.
Leadership and Management Philosophy
Prakash Sankar is known for fostering innovation by empowering his teams and establishing a culture that treats failure as a learning opportunity. He values authenticity, inclusivity, and empathy in balancing work-life needs. His leadership style encourages open and candid conversations, building relationships and influencing others through intentional collaboration. Prakash also has experience in vendor management, financial budgeting, and presenting security maturity to board-level executives.