Manickam K is a seasoned professional in the field of information security, currently serving as Senior Director of Security Engineering at Verizon. Previous roles include Associate Director positions at both Verizon Data Services and in Cyber Security, as well as VP of Information Security, Risk & Control at Citi Services India Limited. Manickam has also held leadership roles in IT security at Herbalife International and managed information security for the South region at Alcatel-Lucent. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration in IT & Systems from ICFAI and an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification from BSI.