About the Authors
Santosh Kumar Tripathi is a renowned CyberSecurity leader, educator, and strategist with over 17 years of experience in CyberSecurity and Compliance. His journey in CyberSecurity began with the Indian Navy, where he served in the Information Warfare Cell, playing a crucial role in hardening security infrastructure and defending critical systems against Cyber threats. This experience laid the foundation for his deep expertise in Cyber defense, risk management, and security operations.
Currently, he is the Director of Information Security and Compliance at a leading security product company “Virsec”, where he leads enterprise security initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance efforts aligned with frameworks like NIST, FISMA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
He holds a Master’s in Information Security and Cyber Forensics from the University of Madras, Chennai, and an MBA from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in CyberSecurity from Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur. He also holds globally recognized security certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager, and Certified in Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), among others.
A passionate CyberSecurity advocate, he has conducted CyberSecurity awareness sessions in 12+ universities and delivered insights at 50+ security events at national and international levels, educating professionals and students on emerging Cyber threats, mitigation strategies, and best security practices. His thought leadership extends to LinkedIn, where he actively engages with the CyberSecurity community, mentors aspiring professionals, and shares industry insights.
His contributions to the field have earned him multiple prestigious national and international awards, recognizing his excellence in CyberSecurity, compliance, innovation, leadership, and security strategy. Titles such as Cyber Chanakya, CyberSecurity Influencer, Innovation Leader, Compliance Champion, and Aspiring CXO reflect his impact on the industry.
With Mastering CyberSecurity Defense, he aims to provide a comprehensive, practical, and insightful guide to modern CyberSecurity challenges. This will make it an invaluable resource for individuals, security professionals, students, and organizations striving to strengthen their security posture in today’s digital age.