Bhanu Prakash Reddy Mettu is a cybersecurity leader and strategic advisor at Verizon Business Group, with over 15 years of experience in shaping digital security strategies for global enterprises.
Mettu guides Fortune 500 companies across various industries through transformative security journeys, aligning security programs with evolving cyber threat landscapes.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master of Science in Information Systems, providing him a dual perspective on infrastructure and data ecosystems.
Mettu started his career at RSA Security, contributing to transforming the enVision platform into a market-leading product and supporting RSA's recognition in Gartner's SIEM Magic Quadrant.
He later advanced to leadership roles in incident response and network forensics at KPMG before joining Verizon Business Group.
In his role at Verizon, Mettu spearheaded projects that modernized cyber resilience for major organizations, including migrating security systems to Managed Detection and Response models and forming cybersecurity teams for multinational conglomerates.
Known for his precision, collaboration, and strategic foresight, Mettu crafts tailored security roadmaps by immersing himself in client environments, integrating teams, and communicating risks effectively.
Mettu's influence is evident in projects like leading the establishment of a region-wide cybersecurity team for a Japanese conglomerate and advising a transportation giant on advanced threat modeling and detection strategies.
His work has led to tangible outcomes, such as enhancing threat visibility for a British manufacturer transitioning to a Verizon MDR solution and improving operational efficiency post-merger between two healthcare entities.
Mettu has earned accolades at Verizon for his excellence, with spotlight awards recognizing his commitment to delivering value and impact.
His certifications, including CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT, affirm his expertise at the intersection of academic rigor and applied innovation in cybersecurity.
Mettu envisions proactive defense models driven by AI, unified SOCs, and scalable frameworks to adapt to sector-specific risks, aiming to shape the future of digital defense.
Through his combination of hands-on expertise and strategic advisory skills, Bhanu Mettu is safeguarding organizations against modern threats and architecting the next generation of cyber resilience.