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Manikanta Veldandi

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Expertise

  • Data Protection
  • Data Privacy
  • Data Governance
  • AI Governance
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Security
  • Data Security
  • Privacy Strategy
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing (VAPT)
  • Blockchain
  • DLP (Data Loss Prevention)
  • BigID
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Azure Information Protection
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS)
  • O365 DLP
  • SIEM
  • QRadar
  • Endpoint Security
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Active Directory
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
  • Policy Development
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Management
  • CCPA
  • Privacy Regulations
  • Security Monitoring
  • Forcepoint
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection
  • McAfee ESM

Manikanta Veldandi

Global Director, Garranto Consulting | Data Protection & Privacy Strategist | AI Governance | Cybersecurity & Data Governance Leader

Manikanta Veldandi is a cybersecurity and data privacy leader with over 10 years of experience in Data Protection, Data Security, Privacy, AI Governance, and Information Security. As the Global Director at Garranto Consulting, he helps organizations across the GCC and APAC regions build secure, compliant, and resilient digital ecosystems. His expertise spans data governance, security operations, vulnerability management, privacy compliance, and AI governance, enabling businesses to manage cyber risks while meeting global regulatory requirements.


Experience

  • Director - IT Consulting and ServicesGarranto Consulting (Sep 2021 – Present)

    Leading cybersecurity, data protection, AI governance, and privacy consulting initiatives across GCC and APAC regions. Advises organizations on data governance, compliance, security strategy, and digital risk management.

  • Data Protection and Privacy Consultant - Technology ConsultingEY (May 2019 – Aug 2021)

    Delivered enterprise data privacy and protection consulting services, helping organizations implement privacy frameworks, regulatory compliance programs, and information security controls.

  • Senior Information Security AnalystiSON Technologies (Nov 2018 – May 2019)

    Managed security operations, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and enterprise security solutions to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture.

  • Information Security AnalystCtrlS Datacenters Ltd (Jul 2016 – Oct 2018)

    Supported information security operations, security monitoring, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives within enterprise data center environments.

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