Alok Kumar
About Alok Kumar
Alok Kumar serves as the Head of Information Security at NiYO Solutions Inc., where he focuses on compliance with international security standards and manages diverse security projects. He has extensive experience in vulnerability research and has held significant roles in information security management across various sectors.
Work at Niyo Solutions
Alok Kumar serves as the Head of Information Security at Niyo Solutions Inc., a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing information security policies and documentation that comply with international standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST Special Publications. His responsibilities include managing end-to-end information security projects across various sectors such as Banking, Energy, Petroleum, Healthcare, Construction, Technology, and Education.
Previous Experience at Zee Network
Before joining Niyo Solutions, Alok Kumar worked at Zee Network as a Senior Manager in Information Security Management from 2012 to 2019. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing information security practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards in the New Delhi Area, India. This role contributed to his extensive experience in the field of information security.
Education and Expertise
Alok Kumar has a strong educational background in networking and security. He studied at Cisco Networking Academy, where he achieved certifications in Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND1 & ICND2). Additionally, he holds a Diploma in System Engineering & Networking from NIIT, specializing in Computer & Network Security. His expertise includes vulnerability research, advanced exploitation techniques, and the design of information security governance models.
Research and Initiatives in Information Security
In addition to his role at Niyo Solutions, Alok Kumar has been actively involved in non-profit initiatives. He has worked with whitehatPeople as Chief Security Researcher since 2008 and has also been associated with whitehatGuru. His work includes threat hunting, dark-web monitoring, and open-source intelligence to enhance security measures. He conducts research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and exploit development to support his professional responsibilities.
Personal Interests in Cybersecurity
Alok Kumar enjoys exploring various aspects of cybersecurity outside of his professional work. He experiments with hardware hacking, IoT DevSec, and reverse engineering as personal interests. These activities reflect his passion for the field and contribute to his understanding of emerging security challenges.