Professional Expertise & Experience

Ajay Vaghela is an experienced cybersecurity professional and Solutions Architect whose work focused on the pragmatic application of automated threat modeling within complex enterprise environments. During his time at IriusRisk, his expertise was centered on turning regulatory mandates into actionable security requirements.

His areas of authority and focus include:

• Standards and Compliance: He specialized in translating international and national regulations into specific security controls and processes, with detailed knowledge of mandates from agencies like Singapore's Cybersecurity Agency.

• Risk Management: Ajay provided guidance on the operationalization of risk management through the threat modeling process, ensuring that identified risks were accurately prioritized and mitigated.

• Program Implementation: He advised clients on effectively scaling their AppSec and threat modeling programs, helping teams move from manual practices to efficient, automated processes integrated into the SDLC.

Key Contributions and Achievements

Ajay's contributions focused on demonstrating the tangible link between threat modeling, compliance, and risk reduction:

• Regulatory Analysis: He authored specialized content analyzing government and industry mandates, advising readers on how automated threat modeling platforms can serve as a compliance enforcement tool.
• Practical Guidance: His work provided specific, step-by-step advice on how security teams can leverage IriusRisk for risk-based prioritization and documentation required for external audits and regulatory checks.
• Solutions Architecture: His role required him to be a Subject Matter Expert, capable of designing and demonstrating scalable security solutions to technical and executive audiences.