Mukund Sarma is the Head of Product Security at Chime Financial, where he oversees application security, cloud security, and data security initiatives.
Sarma has shaped FinTech security strategies for high-growth tech companies by developing innovative and impactful solutions that integrate seamlessly with engineering workflows.
The urgent need for robust FinTech application security measures and practices is due to the value of the data and transactions it handles, making it highly targeted by cybercriminals.
Sarma developed Monocle, a gamified application security platform, and Overwatch, a serverless orchestration system that has revolutionized vulnerability migration practices.
Recent high-profile data breaches illustrate the escalating stakes in FinTech security.
Sarma recommends companies to adopt zero-trust architectures, invest in security automation, and integrate security into development workflows to proactively address emerging threats.
The emerging challenges include Deepfake-based fraud and sophisticated supply chain attacks, requiring innovative tools beyond traditional security measures to detect and mitigate advanced threats.
Sarma advises aspiring professionals in cybersecurity to focus on building strong technical skills and understanding how security aligns with business objectives, anticipating and staying curious about challenges, and embracing collaboration.
Mukund Sarma's innovative and impactful security solutions have shaped the future of FinTech security.
Sarma's leadership has redefined application security, cloud security, and data protection.