Accelerated Compliance Success
Led security initiatives achieving SOC2 Type 2 certification in record time, enabling client expansion into the highly competitive automotive sector.
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Yashodhan
Barve
Fractional CISO & Principal Security Advisor | NetSec IT Consultancy
Accomplished security executive with 25+ years of proven success leading cybersecurity transformation initiatives across industries. Specializing in building enterprise security programs that enable business growth while achieving rapid compliance certifications.
Track Record
Key Achievements
Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the business impact of strategic security leadership.
Enterprise Security Architecture
Designed and deployed security infrastructure for critical AI/ML platforms supporting Medical AI and Autonomous Mobility, achieving four major certifications simultaneously.
Scale & Growth Enablement
Architected security framework supporting 2 million users, facilitating a successful acquisition and seamless infrastructure integration with zero security incidents.
Multi-Client CISO Leadership
Served as trusted security advisor to 15+ organizations across diverse industries, delivering measurable risk reduction and compliance achievements.
What I Deliver
Core Services
Strategic security leadership tailored to your business objectives and growth trajectory.
Fractional CISO Leadership
Board-level security reporting and risk communication. Security strategy development aligned with business objectives.
Compliance & Certification
Rapid compliance roadmap execution with a proven track record of achieving certifications in record timelines.
Cloud Security Architecture
Comprehensive cloud security design and implementation across AWS, Azure, GCP, and O365.
M&A Security Due Diligence
Expert security assessment and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions.
Security Program Maturity
Comprehensive security program assessments, transformation initiatives, and maturity advancement.
Incident Response & BCP/DR
Incident response program design and crisis management leadership. Business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
Professional Experience
Fractional CISO Engagements
Strategic security leadership delivered across diverse industries and technology environments since 2003.
NetSec IT Consultancy
2003 – Present
Leading boutique security consultancy providing virtual CISO and strategic security advisory services to a diverse portfolio.
AI & Data Platform
- Architected enterprise security program for Medical AI and Autonomous Mobility platforms.
- Led successful certification initiatives: SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and TISAX compliance achieved.
- Implemented zero-trust architecture reducing security incidents by 75%.
Automotive Market Entry
- Achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification in record 6 months, directly opening automotive market opportunities.
- Developed comprehensive security policies meeting stringent automotive industry requirements.
- Implemented incident response program reducing Mean Time to Remediate by 60%.
Post-Acquisition Integration
- Retained as security architect to oversee integration of acquired infrastructure into a Fortune 500 ecosystem.
- Managed security transition for 2 million users with zero security incidents throughout the migration.
- Developed integration security roadmap that was subsequently adopted as the company standard.
Client Voices
What Clients Say
Feedback from security and business leaders who have partnered with Yashodhan to transform their security posture.
“Yashodhan brought immediate clarity to what felt like an impossibly complex compliance landscape. Within months he had our entire security program re-architected to handle the sensitivity demands of medical AI data.”
CK
Chief Information Security Officer
Autonomous Mobility & Medical AI Platform
“We were told by multiple consultants that SOC2 Type 2 certification in under six months was not realistic. Yashodhan proved them wrong. The ROI was immediate and concrete.”
MR
VP of Operations
Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturer
“As a SaaS CEO, I needed someone who understood that security has to enable the business, not slow it down. He's become a core part of our leadership team even as a fractional advisor.”
AL
Chief Executive Officer
HR & Performance Management SaaS Platform
Sectors Served
Industry Expertise
Deep domain knowledge across the industries that demand the highest security standards.
Technology & SaaS
Multi-tenant cloud security, DevSecOps integration, and API security.
AI & Data Platforms
Security architecture for AI/ML platforms processing sensitive data.
Healthcare & Medical AI
HIPAA-compliant security programs for healthcare technology providers.
Manufacturing & Automotive
TISAX certification, OT security, and supply chain risk management.
Financial Services
PCI-DSS compliance and fraud prevention strategies.
Credentials
Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials validating deep expertise in information security and audit.
CISSP
Certified Information System Security Professional
CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor
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