Cybersecurity
Raj Sharma
Practice Director
Raj Sharma is a highly respected Information Security and Technology Executive with over twenty years serving in progressive roles within the Information Technology field. Most recently, Raj served as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Canopy Security a Ford backed business and at Novavax. At Novavax Raj established and operated their world class cybersecurity program and was entrusted for the safeguarding of corporate assets, protecting employee and external research data for all trials and studies in the US and Europe.
As CISO, Raj set strategic direction while communicating risk and the value of security to a broad audience including C-Suite leaders, Board members, business users and stakeholders. Prior to becoming CISO, Raj’s career at has encompassed many industries. He was a senior leader at Microsoft, Oracle, Walmart, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline and Wells Fargo.
Throughout his career, Raj has been recognized for his ability to lead others with integrity and respect. Raj has served as a leader of diversity and inclusion groups many of the companies where he has worked.
Cybersecurity stands out as a paramount concern for businesses. As technology evolves, so too do the threats posed by cybercriminals, putting sensitive data and operational continuity at risk. LAM’s specialized Cybersecurity services help you establish resilient frameworks, identify vulnerabilities, provide proactive strategies, and fortify security measures. By partnering with LAM, you can effectively navigate the dynamic cyber landscape, safeguarding your organization’s integrity and ensuring uninterrupted operations in today’s interconnected world. Getting started may be easier than you think. Don’t wait. Just call LAM and start to secure your data today.
The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million, a 15% increase over 3 years (IBM)
The Cybersecurity Ventures Cybercrime Report predicts that cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, doubling the costs from 2015 (Cybersecurity Ventures)
Gartner states that the average cost of IT downtime is $5,600 per minute, emphasizing the critical importance of implementing robust cyber risk and resilience measures to mitigate business disruption (Gartner)
LAM Technology Services for Cybersecurity
Secure Backups & Disaster Recovery
Secure Email & Secure/Isolated Web Browsing
Cybersecurity as a Service (including vCISO) & Security Program Assessments
Pen Tests & Vulnerability Management
XDR: Extended Detection & Response
MDR: Managed Detection & Response
EDR: Endpoint Detection & Response
SIEM: Security Information & Event Management
CASB: Cloud Access Security Broker
SASE: Secure Access Service Edge
SSPM: SAAS Security Posture Management
ZTNA: Zero Trust Network Access
Ensure that you have an Incident Response plan and conduct tabletop exercises. Ensure all the stakeholders know the role that they play and how to escalate an issue. Create playbooks for the most common incident types including phishing, stolen or lost devices and inadvertent data disclosure
Regular Patch Management, Endpoint Security, Network Securing, Access Control are the base of every security program resting on the foundation of robust Security polices, data encryption and good access control. Test and enhance this program with continuous monitoring, Security Awareness Training, table tops and a robust Incident Response Plan.
The most likely threat in cybersecurity often involves phishing attacks, where malicious actors attempt to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.
In the event of a Cyber Security Attack, LAM can provide immediate access to our team of Cyber Security Professionals who have experience mitigating attacks at some of the largest companies in the world. They can help you prioritize the Incident Response, Incident Management and recovery.
