Raghunanthan K.
About Raghunanthan K.
Raghunanthan K. serves as the Senior Director of Cyber Security at QuinStreet, where he has worked since 2006. He has extensive experience in implementing security practices, managing vulnerabilities, and developing security roadmaps, leveraging internationally recognized standards.
Work at QuinStreet
Raghunanthan K. has been with QuinStreet since 2006, serving as the Senior Director of Cyber Security. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing and monitoring vulnerability and web application scanning using tools such as Qualys. He has directed the implementation of security practices and policies based on internationally recognized standards, including NIST and SANS CSC. His responsibilities also include overseeing the implementation of QuinStreet's business continuity and disaster recovery controls, as well as managing security controls for web application firewalls using Imperva WAF and PAN devices.
Education and Expertise
Raghunanthan K. completed his higher secondary education at Sri Gopal Naidu Higher Secondary School, where he studied from 1983 to 1995. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at PSG College of Technology from 1995 to 1999. His educational background in computer science and engineering has provided him with a strong foundation for his career in cyber security.
Background
Before joining QuinStreet, Raghunanthan K. worked at Tech Mahindra as a Senior Software Engineer from 2002 to 2006 in the Mumbai Area, India. His experience in software engineering contributed to his technical expertise in cyber security. At QuinStreet, he has played a key role in assisting the acquisition team with technical due diligence and the acquisition process, showcasing his ability to integrate security measures during corporate transitions.
Achievements
Raghunanthan K. has implemented various security solutions at QuinStreet, including an Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) solution integrated with Palo Alto Firewall and Prisma VPN. He has developed and implemented a comprehensive security roadmap that includes both short-term and long-term security programs. Additionally, he has scoped, designed, and implemented a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system using LogRhythm for proactive monitoring and alerting, enhancing the organization's security posture.
Security Initiatives and Controls
In his role at QuinStreet, Raghunanthan K. has directed and trained internal teams on security best practices and defensive Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices. He has also implemented data loss prevention controls using Forcepoint DLP Solutions and Symantec Endpoint and MDM technologies. His work includes designing and implementing security controls for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) at the database level, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.