cybersecurity, pre-sales, POC, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST

He  is a cybersecurity professional with several years of experience across security consulting, compliance, operations, and pre-sales in the Korean market. He is currently working as a Senior Consultant at XXXX Business, where his role spans information security consulting, compliance assessments, and pre-sales support for security solutions. In his current role, he conducts security maturity assessments and risk evaluations based on frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST, while also serving as a certified PCI DSS QSA. He leads end-to-end assessment engagements, including client evaluation, reporting, and certification support. In parallel, he is involved in pre-sales consulting activities, supporting solution positioning and customer engagements for security products. Prior to XXXX, he worked at XXXXX as an IT Security Professional, where he managed enterprise security operations including endpoint security, network security tools, encryption systems, and compliance initiatives. He supported large-scale environments and played a key role in maintaining PCI DSS and regulatory compliance across infrastructure.

2.       What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?

He specializes in security consulting, compliance frameworks, and enterprise cybersecurity solution delivery, with strong exposure to both technical and customer-facing environments. His experience spans multiple security domains, including application security, network security, encryption, and cloud security, allowing him to engage in a wide range of technical discussions with clients. He has strong experience in risk assessment, security architecture evaluation, and compliance-driven consulting, as well as hands-on operational experience with enterprise security tools. In addition, he brings a strong client-service mindset, with the ability to deliver high-quality consulting engagements and maintain long-term client relationships.

3.       Do you have the list of key criteria according to the client’s requirements?

The candidate aligns well with the client’s requirements in the following areas:

Pre-sales & customer-facing experience – Experience supporting pre-sales consulting activities, engaging with customers on security solutions, and participating in solution positioning alongside consulting work.

POC / solution delivery experience – Experience delivering consulting engagements, assessments, and solution advisory; however, limited direct ownership of POC-driven sales cycles compared to typical pre-sales roles.

Security frameworks & compliance expertise – Strong background in PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST, including certified assessment experience.

Enterprise consulting experience – Extensive experience working with enterprise clients on security assessments, risk management, and compliance initiatives.