Prerna Sharma
About Prerna Sharma
Prerna Sharma is a Senior Information Security Analyst III at Workato in Singapore, with extensive experience in information security and risk management. She has previously worked for the Ministry of Defence of India, EY, Genpact, and UnitedHealth Group, and holds multiple degrees in Computer Science and Finance.
Work at Workato
Prerna Sharma has been employed at Workato as a Senior Information Security Analyst III since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of information security. Her work includes managing and monitoring global endpoint security using SentinelOne, which involves optimizing device policies to meet business requirements. She has contributed to the deployment and operationalization of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions globally, utilizing tools such as Netskope and BitGlass.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Workato, Prerna Sharma held several positions in the information security domain. She worked at EY as a Senior Consultant from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on risk management and compliance. Prior to that, she served as a Risk and Compliance Manager at Genpact for 10 months in 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Specialist in Risk Services at UnitedHealth Group from 2016 to 2018, where she gained further experience in managing security risks.
Education and Expertise
Prerna Sharma holds a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, where she studied Computer Science from 2010 to 2013. She also completed an Executive MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade between 2016 and 2018. Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Computer Application from the same university, focusing on Information Technology from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of information security.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout her career, Prerna Sharma has led significant initiatives in risk management and compliance. She facilitated the annual review of SOC2 audits, offering guidance and mentorship to internal teams to ensure audit readiness and address remediation activities. She designed a business impact analysis process aimed at risk-driven data management and application cataloging. Additionally, she formulated a data disposition framework that aligns with GDPR and PDPA regulations, streamlining client data management requests.
Early Career at Ministry of Defence of India
Prerna Sharma began her career as a Software Engineer - ISMS at the Ministry of Defence of India, where she worked from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she contributed to the development and implementation of information security management systems, gaining valuable experience in the public sector. This position laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the private sector, where she continued to advance her expertise in information security.