Kishan Patel

Founder & CEO @ LetsDefend Infosec

Cybersecurity • vCISO • IS Audit • VAPT

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About Me

Cybersecurity leader with 6+ years of experience across banking and enterprise environments. Founder of LetsDefend Infosec, focused on delivering affordable Virtual CISO services, regulatory compliance, VAPT, and practical cybersecurity training.

Expertise

TECHNICAL

SIEM / SOC Incident Response VAPT Network Security Email Security Python

LEADERSHIP

vCISO Advisory Team Leadership Risk Management Security Training

Education & Certifications

M.Tech – Cyber Security

Gujarat Technological University

CISA DISA

Services

  • • Virtual CISO (vCISO)
  • • IS Audit & Regulatory Compliance
  • • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
  • • Cybersecurity Training & Awareness

Professional Journey

Founder & CEO — LetsDefend Infosec

2024 – Present
  • Provide Virtual CISO services and strategic cybersecurity advisory.
  • Lead IS Audits, VAPT, and compliance aligned with RBI and CERT-IN.
  • Deliver hands-on cybersecurity training for professionals and organizations.

Chief Information Security Officer — Urban Co‑Op Bank

2023 – 2024
  • Ensured RBI Cyber Security Framework and CERT-IN compliance.
  • Managed SIEM, log monitoring, incident response, and cyber drills.
  • Presented cyber risk posture to board and audit committee.

IT Officer — Co‑Op Bank

2018 – 2023
  • Managed banking IT infrastructure, firewalls, and online services.
  • Handled RBI reporting, core banking systems, and cyber security controls.

Regulatory Expertise

RBI, CERT-IN, ISO 27001, NIST aligned security programs and audits.

Training & Awareness

Hands-on cybersecurity education for IT teams, auditors, and leadership.

Tools & Technologies

Fortigate FortiAnalyzer Splunk Wazuh Trend Micro XDR Nessus Burp Suite Nmap Linux AWS

Engagement Models

  • Retainer-based vCISO engagement
  • One-time IS Audit / VAPT assignments
  • Project-based compliance implementation
  • On-site and remote training programs

Work With Me

If you are looking to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture, ensure regulatory compliance, or upskill your team, let’s talk.

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