Shikha Porwal
Starting from a technical background in SSO testing, Shikha shifted to the planning design and analysis part of the IAM development life cycle. She joined KuppingerCole in 2021 after completing her master’s in business administration at HHL Leipzig. Using her technical background and business acumen, she continues to support in multiple projects, both in Cybersecurity and IAM space such as Vulnerability management and IAM assessments.
Roles & Responsibilities at KuppingerCole Analysts
Shikha Porwal is a Senior Advisor and Analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts since January 2021. She consults clients, contributes to research, and assists in various projects related to IAM and Cybersecurity. She has also worked on numerous market sizing and market research projects around cybersecurity to assist clients in decision making.
Background & Education
Shikha holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, and a Master of Business Administration degree from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany. She has experience in SSO testing, email protocols and other areas of IdP.
Areas of coverage
- IAM (Identity & Access Management)
- Cybersecurity
- Market Research
Professional experience
In the last three years, Shikha has assisted in IAM tool onboarding and performed cloud risk assessments for clients in finance, healthcare, technology, and other industries. She has analyzed and helped optimize enterprise IAM processes and structures. Shikha has helped clients establish benchmarks and recommended best practices in IAM and other cybersecurity areas. Her area of experience includes also conducting market research on diverse cybersecurity topics to assist clients in understanding the implications of compliance and market dynamics for informed decision-making.
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