👨⚖️ Principal Consultant – Cyber Security & Legal Forensics
Nandkumar G. Jiwade is a dual-domain expert: Advocate at the Bombay High Court and a globally certified cybersecurity professional (CISSP, CRISC, CPTS, CISA, CCNA-Security). With over 20+ years of experience across NBFC, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail & IT services, he specializes in ISMS/COSO/SOC audits, digital forensics, incident response, and cybercrime investigation. He holds an MBA, LLB, and Computer Engineering degree — blending legal acumen with technical mastery in threat intelligence, penetration testing, cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), and enterprise risk management.
💼 Key Professional Roles & Impact
🏦 Banking & Financial IT Audits
Certified Digital Forensics & Incident Response Professional (Banking & Finance). Lead IT auditor for fraud detection, ISMS controls, and compliance for NBFCs, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence.
🎯 Threat Intelligence & VA/PT
Architect for enterprise threat hunting, APT kill-chain analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing (Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nessus, Qualys). Proactive risk mitigation for global clients like Shoppers Stop, Thermax, Bharat Forge, Conduent.
📡 Cloud Security & SIEM Architect
Design and implementation of MS-Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and IBM QRadar. Private/Public/Hybrid cloud security posture management for leading enterprises.
⚙️ Governance, Risk & Compliance
20+ yrs in GRC frameworks, ISO 27001, COSO, SOC audits, risk assessments, policy formation, and cyber law advisory aligned with Indian IT Act & global standards.
🏆 High-Profile Project Leadership
- ✅ Information Security Controls (ISEC) program implementation & DCOP threat modelling for data center migration.
- ✅ Architect for DFIR, malware research, Active Directory, Exchange, Azure, and Federation services across major verticals.
- ✅ Vulnerability Management & CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Response Team) building for enterprise resilience.
- ✅ Full-stack security audits – Network Access Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Encryption, PKI Infrastructure.
🎓 Global Certifications & Professional Memberships
🔹 CISSP® – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (ISC² Member ID: 448422)
🔹 CRISC™ – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (ISACA Member ID: 546334)
🔹 CPTS – Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (Mile2 Member ID: 5351)
🔹 CCNA-Security – Cisco Certified Network Associate (Cisco ID: CSC011932751)
🔹 Azure Security Center Admin & Best Practices – Microsoft Certified
🔹 DFIR Certified – Digital Forensics & Incident Response (Banking & Finance Sector)
🔹 ISMS/COSO Lead Auditor – Internal Control & Compliance Specialist
🔹 CISA (in progress equivalent expertise) – IT Audit & Control proficiency
🔹 Member: ISC², ISACA, Mile2, Bombay Bar Association
🛠️ Technical Arsenal – Cyber Defense & Forensics
🔐 Security Platforms & Cloud
🔍 VA/PT & Exploitation
🌐 Network & Endpoint Security
🧪 DFIR & Threat Research
⭐ Certified expertise in STRIDE/DREAD Threat Models, OWASP Top 10, SANS Critical Controls, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), PKI & Encryption, and Disaster Recovery Architecture.
⚖️ Legal & Digital Forensics Practice Areas
As an Advocate registered with the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench & Mumbai), Mr. Jiwade offers unparalleled cyberlaw advisory and representation. Blending forensics and legal strategy for:
- Cyber Crime Investigations (IT Act, IPC, Evidence Act)
- Digital Evidence Recovery & Courtroom Forensics
- Data Breach Litigation & Compliance Audits
- Information Security Policy & Legal Risk Assessment
- Corporate Fraud Detection & eDiscovery
- GDPR, DPDP Act (India) readiness
- Incident Response Legal advisory & Breach Notification
- Expert Witness & Forensic Report drafting for courts
📌 Chambers – High Court Bench:
Chh. Sambhajinagar: 6, Samarth Sahnivas Aptt, Opp. District Court, Old High Court Building, Adalat Road, Nr Baba Petrol Pump, Pin-431005.
Mumbai: 57, Bombay Bar Association, 3rd Floor, High Court Annex Building, Fort, Mumbai - 400032.
🏢 Shan Associates – Offices & Presence
📌 Pune (Corporate HQ)
102, Wing A, Gaurav-Rajani Apartment, Samarthnagar, New Sangvi, Pune - 411027
📌 Mumbai Central
B4-6/24, Tamalikwadi CHS, Javji Dadaji Marg, Tardeo, Mumbai Central (W), Mumbai - 400007
📌 Ahilyanagar
‘Gokul’, Nathnagar, Bolhegaonphata, Ahilyanagar - 414111
📌 Chh. Sambhajinagar (Litigation & Cyber Cell)
6, Samarth Sahnivas, Adalat Road, Near District Court, PIN 431005
📞 Consultation & Appointments: Call 9923278666 | 9326551995 or email shanassociates26@gmail.com / nkjiwade@shanassociates.in
🔒 Why Global Enterprises Trust Adv. Nandakumar Jiwade
With two decades of intersection of law and cybersecurity, he serves as the bridge between technical risk and legal accountability. Industries served: Banking & Financial Services, NBFC, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Retail, Government Agencies. He leads end-to-end security architecture for Digital Forensics, IR, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Zero Trust adoption. His clientele includes Shoppers Stop Ltd, Thermax Ltd, Bharat Forge, MH Alshaya CO WLL, Conduent, and numerous mid-size enterprises. He brings hands-on penetration testing, regulatory compliance, cybercrime investigation, and legal representation — a rare holistic defence against modern threats.