Krithi Thiyagarajan

Krithi joined the Ultimate Risk Services Team in July, 2020. She believes that cybersecurity is more than just firewalls—it’s about outsmarting evolving threats before they hit home. Krithi is a passionate and performance-driven Cybersecurity Specialist with over five years of experience protecting organizations through policy development, phishing prevention, user awareness training, and regulatory compliance. She develops and customizes security policies aligned with NIST, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, and CMMC frameworks. Krithi also manages vulnerability assessments and penetration testing efforts, translating technical findings into clear, executive-ready reports.

Krithi holds a Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2 certification and a GCSP Certification from Galactic Advisors. Shei is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University, sharpening her skills in secure architecture, forensics, and cyber risk management. Krithi has worked closely with MSPs and MSSPs to deploy effective cybersecurity solutions across both cloud and on-premise environments, bridging the gap between 'secure' and 'compliant.'

Core Expertise:

Compliance: NIST, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC
Technical Tools: Wireshark, EnCase, FTK Imager, The Sleuth Kit
Human Risk: Phishing Simulations & User Awareness Training
Management: MSP/MSSP Collaboration & Penetration Testing Oversight