Kandasamy Muniasamy

Kandasamy Muniasamy is an experienced professional in the field of information security and technology, currently serving as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Information Security at BlueJeans by Verizon, a position he has held since May 2020.1

Career History

Kandasamy has an extensive and diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles:

• BlueJeans by Verizon: Deputy CISO and Director of Information Security (May 2020 - Present)1
• i-Human Patients: Director of Security and Operations (August 2016 - May 2020)1
• Symantec: Sr Director of Development and Director of Engineering1
• VeriSign: Sr Manager/Director of Engineering1
• Netscape/AOL: Various engineering and management roles1

During his tenure at i-Human Patients, Kandasamy expanded his responsibilities to include running DevOps and Security for application deployment on Amazon Web Services. He also played a crucial role in documenting security policies, leading certification and compliance efforts, and establishing business continuity and disaster recovery measures.1

Education and Certifications

Kandasamy's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (1978-1983)1
• Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (1989-1990)1

He also holds two notable certifications:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) from ISC2, obtained in January 201212
• Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance, obtained in October 200612

Additional Information

Kandasamy has experience in teaching Cyber Security-related courses for M.Tech students, including subjects such as Secure Coding, Concepts in System Security, and Secure Systems Engineering.2 This demonstrates his commitment to sharing knowledge and contributing to the education of future cybersecurity professionals.

Throughout his career, Kandasamy has demonstrated expertise in information security, operations management, and software development across multiple industries and organizations.1 His diverse experience and strong educational background make him a valuable asset in his current role as Deputy CISO at BlueJeans by Verizon.