Mani Krishna Sanga

About Me

Highly dedicated and ethical cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in Security Operations, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, and Cyber Crime Investigation. Adept at training, threat assessment, and designing secure infrastructures. Proven record of contributing to public safety and cyber resilience through hands-on involvement with law enforcement and international clients.

As a CISO and Security Expert, I've led teams through complex security challenges, performed digital forensics for law enforcement, and designed comprehensive security strategies for organizations. My passion lies in building robust security frameworks and mentoring future security professionals.

Core Competencies

Security Operations 95%

Cloud Security 90%

Digital Forensics 85%

Compliance & Audit 90%

Security Training 95%

Security Domain Expertise

Experience Distribution

Professional Experience

Oct 2022 – Sep 2024

Chief Information Security Officer / Expert / Auditor / SME

Da4K Technologies Pvt Ltd (Client: AOTAX Inc., USA)

Conducted gap analysis and implemented ITIL improvements
Led cyber incident response and updated security protocols
Trained teams on compliance, data protection, and endpoint security
Ensured database integrity and monitored for vulnerabilities
Designed and enforced company-wide cybersecurity strategies

Sep 2014 – Present

Cyber Security Engineer / Expert / Trainer

Freelancer

Assisted Telangana Police in cybercrime investigations and digital forensics
Designed city-wide command control surveillance systems
Conducted risk assessments, system audits, and virus outbreak responses
Developed security awareness programs and emergency response protocols
Authored security documentation and handled vendor coordination

Jan 2012 – July 2014

Security Researcher & Trainer

Hackademy

Delivered lectures on ethical hacking and cybersecurity
Designed cybersecurity curriculum and labs for hands-on training
Moderated discussions and promoted awareness on emerging threats
Supervised lab exercises and mentored students on real-time analysis

Technical Skills

Network Security

Expert in network security analysis, monitoring, and defensive techniques.

Wireshark Nessus Pro Splunk Metasploit Snort Kali Linux TrendMicro Sophos

Web/App Security

Specialized in web application security testing and vulnerability assessment.

Burp Suite ZAP OWASP WPSCAN SQLMap Postman W3AF

Vulnerability Analysis

Proficient in identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities across systems.

Nmap Nikto OpenVAS SolarWinds Acunetix Pentest Tools

Digital Forensics

Expert in digital evidence collection, analysis, and investigation techniques.

Autopsy FTK Maltego Recon-ng Ophcrack Patator

Cloud Security

Specialized in securing cloud environments and implementing best practices.

Azure Security Microsoft 365 Cloud App Security Azure Defender Sentinel Intune

Compliance & Standards

Expert knowledge in regulatory frameworks and security compliance standards.

NIST GDPR PCI-DSS SOX CIS Controls Essential Eight

Key Projects

Azure Security Architecture (ChillIT Inc.)

Designed comprehensive security architecture for ChillIT Inc. including:

Configured Azure/O365 tenants with secure onboarding protocols
Integrated third-party apps with Microsoft Cloud App Security for DLP
Implemented passwordless authentication and conditional access policies
Deployed Azure Defender, Disk Encryption, and Sentinel integrations
Applied security compliance frameworks: NIST, GDPR, CIS
Deployed Microsoft Endpoint Manager solutions (InTune, MDM, MAM)

Azure O365 Cloud Security DLP

Case Study

Cybercrime Investigation System

Assisted Telangana Police in developing digital forensics capabilities:

Designed forensic analysis workflows for cybercrime investigations
Implemented digital evidence collection procedures and chain of custody protocols
Trained law enforcement personnel on digital forensics techniques
Provided expert testimony and analysis for cyber cases
Developed standard operating procedures for handling digital evidence

Digital Forensics Law Enforcement Cybercrime

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City-wide Surveillance System

Designed and implemented security infrastructure for urban surveillance:

Architected command control center with secure communications
Implemented encryption and access controls for sensitive video data
Designed alert systems and incident response protocols
Ensured compliance with privacy regulations and data protection standards
Created secure backup and archival systems for surveillance footage

Physical Security Surveillance Command Center

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Enterprise Security Operations

Led cyber incident response and security protocol implementation:

Conducted gap analysis and implemented ITIL improvements
Coordinated incident response for multiple security events
Developed and enforced company-wide cybersecurity strategies
Implemented continuous monitoring and vulnerability scanning
Created security awareness training programs for employees

Incident Response SecOps Vulnerability Management

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Certifications

Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Microsoft

Validated expertise in implementing security controls and threat protection in Azure environments.

Certified Information Security Systems Auditor (CISSA)

Mile2

Professional qualification in information security systems auditing standards and practices.

Certified Information Security Expert (CISE)

Innobuzz

Advanced certification recognizing comprehensive information security expertise.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

Professional certification in ethical hacking methodology and techniques.

Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)