Ankit Dashmukhe

Cybersecurity and Information Security Specialist with 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade Data Loss Prevention (DLP), AI Security, and Information Protection across Microsoft 365 and multi-cloud environments. Expert in Microsoft Purview DLP, Sensitivity Labels, IRM/AIP, Microsoft Copilot security controls, Zscaler DLP, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Defender for Cloud Apps. Proven track record in enabling secure generative AI adoption, preventing sensitive data exposure via Copilot and AI-assisted workflows, reducing DLP false positives by ~30%, and achieving 100% label coverage.

Recognized with Accenture ACE Award for driving security maturity, audit readiness, and business-aligned security outcomes.

Security Manage Service Specialist at Accenture (2024-07 – Present)

Client: Huntsman

• Led enterprise-wide Microsoft Purview DLP rollout across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive & Teams, driving policy design, deployment, and iterative tuning.
• Achieved 100% sensitivity label coverage with auto-labeling rules and validated labeling across endpoints & workload scanners.
• Delivered Watermarking POC with test cases, change requests, and rollout plan, reinforcing visual data protection cues.
• Reduced false positives by ~30% through advanced DLP tuning (SITs, regex, dictionaries, evidence thresholds).
• Implemented SharePoint/OneDrive external sharing governance, restricting risky domains, blocking offline sync, and managing guest access.
• Enhanced Zscaler DLP policies with custom blocks for social media/file-sharing, automated app tagging & reclassification (298+ apps).
• Deployed Azure AD Conditional Access policies with device, geo, and risk controls; built CA dashboard for governance & audits.
• Extended AIP/IRM encryption to non-Microsoft file types, closing collaboration security gaps.
• Automated DLP exception handling in ServiceNow, processing 458+ requests with zero SLA breaches and reduced triage time.
• Scoped Insider Risk Management (IRM) framework and initiated pilot deployment with user/endpoint risk signals.
• Designed Copilot protection policies, restricting AI exposure to sensitive data, enabling secure generative AI adoption.
• Conducted Concentric AI vs Purview feature evaluation, demonstrating ~90% parity and influencing license strategy.
• Implemented DLP for password-protected archives and risky file types to prevent hidden data exfiltration.
• Authored KBs, SOPs, CEAs & stakeholder maturity reports, improving audit readiness & governance.
• Received ACE Award for restoring stakeholder confidence during critical DLP delivery phase.

Senior DLP Engineer at Sony India Software Centre (2023-07 – 2024-06)

Vendor: RGBSI

• Policy Development: Formulated and executed data security policies aligned with industry standards and regulatory compliance to protect sensitive information across the network.
• Risk Assessment: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, gaps in security protocols, and potential threats to data integrity.
• Technology Implementation: Deployed and managed DLP solutions to monitor, detect, and prevent data breaches, utilizing encryption, access controls, and monitoring tools.
• Incident Response: Responded to security incidents promptly, investigating breaches, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Training and Awareness: Conducted training sessions and workshops to educate employees about data security best practices, ensuring a company-wide understanding of DLP policies.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to align data protection strategies with business objectives.

Senior Consultant at BNP Paribas (2023-02 – 2023-07)

Vendor: Kiya.Ai

• Managed GRC policies and cybersecurity audits, aligning with financial industry standards.
• Developed SIEM-based threat detection strategies for financial fraud prevention.
• Implemented Microsoft 365 DLP policies, securing financial data against leakage risks.

IT Officer at Gadchiroli District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. (2018-05 – 2023-01)

• Data Loss Prevention: Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in Web Application Systems, Networks and Mobile Based Application.
• IT Security & GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Management
• SOC (Security Operating Control)
• Mobile Application Security
• Worked on SIEM (Security information and event management) tool and designed specific policy for Financial Environment threat control.
• Head for IS (Information Security) Audit and Report to RBI & NABARD.
• Developed and assisted in designing cyber security policy for banks according to RBI guidelines and attained Advance Training program on ISO/SAE 21434 sponsored by NABARD Lucknow.
• Digital Payment Channel Development (IMPS/UPI.etc) & Mobile Banking Services.
• API testing
• Develops and executes plans and procedures for data conversion, customer acceptance criteria and installation strategy.
• Looking after IMPS reconciliation and mobile banking services.
• Worked on projects like BBPS, UPI Development and Implementation etc.
• Looking after ATM transactions like (E-Com & POS) and their Dispute management.
• Design and develop an automated system for customer complaints regarding all Mobile banking transactions also help organizations to adapt to new technologies and their advancements.

Master of Business Administration in MBA – Panjab Rao Deshmukh Institute of Management, RTMNU (2018)

B.E. in Electronics – G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering, RTMNU (2016)

Diploma in Electronics Engineering (ETRX) – MSBTE (2013)

SSC in 10th Grade – Maharashtra State Board (2009)