Naveen Sanku

Naveen Sanku is a Principal Security Architect and Compliance Leader at Cisco, with a career spanning over a decade in cybersecurity, risk management, and secure cloud transformation. He brings deep expertise in architecting resilient, compliant systems in highly regulated environments, with a focus on FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and AI and Automation.

At Cisco, Naveen leads strategic initiatives to secure cloud platforms and enterprise services at scale—bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and real-world implementation. His work supports secure innovation for federal and commercial clients alike, enabling teams to meet evolving threat landscapes and audit requirements without compromising agility.

Certified as a CISSP and CCSP, Naveen is also a strong advocate for building security communities and mentoring the next generation of cyber professionals. His passion lies in transforming security from a checkbox to a culture—where resilience, transparency, and collaboration drive better outcomes.

At SANS Raleigh 2025, Naveen joins the Community Night Keynote Panel to share insights on cloud-native security, compliance at scale, and how we can elevate our collective cyber defense through shared knowledge and trusted partnerships.