In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is at the forefront of every organization’s strategic priorities. With nearly 20 years of experience, Surendra Narang has established himself as a distinguished cybersecurity leader, specializing in business transformation, information security strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and security architecture. As the Senior Manager of Cybersecurity at Palo Alto Networks, Surendra is at the helm of securing enterprise systems, driving zero trust architecture, and fortifying organizations against cyber threats.
A Leader in Security Strategy and Risk Management
Surendra’s expertise spans executive-level reporting, policy management, auditing, and risk mitigation. His strategic vision ensures that security initiatives are not only aligned with business objectives but also enhance overall operational resilience. With a proven track record of collaborating with CISOs, CTOs, and key stakeholders, he has played a pivotal role in shaping enterprise security frameworks that protect businesses from evolving cyber threats.
Architecting the Future of Cybersecurity
At Palo Alto Networks, Surendra has been instrumental in:
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Developing enterprise security services and architecture roadmaps, leading integration efforts for seven mergers and acquisitions over five years.
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Advising strategic customers on cybersecurity measures, enhancing their security posture and overall resilience.
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Leading the Product Security Architecture Group, ensuring secure design, threat modeling, and compliance for Palo Alto’s Network Security (NGFW), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Cloud Security solutions.
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Driving AI security and Generative AI security solutions, successfully launching LLM Security products in 2024.
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Implementing a passwordless authentication system, improving security while streamlining the user experience.
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Designing and deploying Zero Trust Security Architecture frameworks, safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Technical Excellence and Cutting-Edge Expertise
Surendra’s technical proficiency is vast, covering:
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Security Core Domains: Zero Trust Architecture, AI Security, Threat Modeling, Incident Response, Cloud Security, and Identity & Access Management.
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Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, and VMware NSX.
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Programming & Scripting: Python, Go, Linux Bash, HTML, and CSS.
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DevOps & Automation: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, and Grafana.
His certifications further solidify his expertise:
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CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
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CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
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AWS Certified Solution Architect – Security Specialty
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GCP Professional Cloud Architect & Security Engineer
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Beyond his contributions to Palo Alto Networks, Surendra is a thought leader in cybersecurity, continuously exploring emerging security challenges and cutting-edge solutions. His ability to bridge business objectives with technical security initiatives has made him an asset to organizations seeking scalable, secure, and future-proof cybersecurity strategies.
As the digital threat landscape grows increasingly complex, Surendra Narang’s leadership, expertise, and innovative approach continue to drive security excellence and business transformation in the cybersecurity domain.