Aswathy Mohanaprakas

Aswathy Mohanaprakas has a diverse work experience. Aswathy began their career in 2011 as a Contributing Writer for Kerala Link UK, where they remained until 2022. In 2014, they worked as a Writer and Blogger, covering various topics such as student parenting and life at the University of Oxford. Aswathy also worked as a Freelance Copywriter for OFEC from 2015 to 2019.

In terms of information security roles, Aswathy has held several positions. From 2018 to 2022, they were a Freelance Trainer in Information Security at The Knowledge Academy. Aswathy served as the Head of Information Security at Perspectum Ltd from 2019 to 2022. Aswathy also held the position of Head of Information Security at Vault Platform starting in 2023.

Additionally, Aswathy has experience in consultancy roles. Aswathy worked as a Senior Lead Consultant at Bridewell from 2022 to 2023, where they were responsible for managing a team and delivering cybersecurity projects. Prior to that, they were a Senior Security Consultant at the same company from 2021 to 2022, where they developed risk management strategies and improved information security.

Aswathy also has experience in various roles at the University of Oxford. From 2014 to 2019, they held positions such as Security Governance Risk and Compliance Officer and DARS Senior Process and Training Officer. Aswathy also worked as a Development Assistant and Data Assistant.

Throughout their career, Aswathy Mohanaprakas has demonstrated versatility and expertise in information security, consultancy, writing, and training.

Aswathy Mohanaprakas pursued their higher education at the University of Oxford from 2010 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Portuguese and Linguistics. Prior to that, they attended NewVIc Sixthform College from 2008 to 2010 and earned A levels in Mathematics, English Language, and Media Studies. Aswathy completed their high school education at Brampton Manor Secondary School from 2003 to 2008, obtaining their GCSE degree.

In addition to their formal education, Aswathy Mohanaprakas has also obtained several certifications. Aswathy received the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification from GASQ in March 2023 and the Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) from ISACA in February 2023. Aswathy also obtained the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in December 2022 and the One Trust Certified GRC Professional certification from OneTrust in the same month and year.

Further certifications include the CybSafe Certification in Security Awareness from CybSafe in July 2019, the CISMP (Certificate in Information Security Management Principles) from QA in January 2017, and the TAP Certification and Training Delivery from BILD in February 2016. Aswathy also obtained the Leadership Level 2 and Volunteering and Peer Motivation Level 2 certifications from NOCN in August 2011. Additionally, they hold the One Trust Incident Management Expert certification from OneTrust in December 2022, the PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA) certification from the PCI Security Standards Council in July 2018, and the Design the Web: HTML Background Video certification from Lynda.com in July 2016.

Based on the provided information, Aswathy Mohanaprakas has a strong educational background, complemented by a diverse range of certifications that showcase their expertise in various domains.