Vishal Sharma
Director, Cyber Defense & Managed Services
Essen, PwC Germany
Vishal Sharma is a cybersecurity strategist with over 15 years of experience advising organizations on building resilient, scalable, and business-aligned security capabilities. With a deep background in consulting, MSSP delivery, and operational leadership, he helps clients navigate the intersection of cyber risk, regulatory pressure, and digital transformation.
Languages: German, English
His approach is grounded in translating complex cybersecurity challenges into structured, actionable programs that enable sustainable value creation. By integrating security architecture, operating models, and emerging technologies, Vishal supports clients in embedding cyber resilience into the core of their business.
He has led impactful engagements across financial services, telecommunications, energy, automotive, and public sector environments—bringing clarity, structure, and strategic direction to organizations facing evolving threat landscapes.
At a glance
Areas of focus
- SOC Transformation
- Managed Detect and Respond
- Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
- Cyber Security Architecture
- Security Automation and Orchestration
- AgentiAI in Cyber Defense
Experience
- Designing and Leading Modern SOC
- Advising Organizations on Cyber Defense Strategy
- Leading Global Cyber Security Programs
- Implementing Detection and Response Capabilities
- Integrating Security Across IT and Cloud Infrastructures
- Incident Response
Education
- MBA (Finance & Strategy), MS(Informatics)
