Security Advisory & Strategy

Cybersecurity strategist and trusted advisor.

— Aruneesh Salhotra, CEO & CISO, SNM Consulting Inc.

Trusted advisor, speaker, and thought leader with expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, and project management. Certified C-CISO, CISSP, CKA/CKAD, AWS Security Specialist, and PMP. Advisory board member at VirSec, Strategio, ICPS, and Dazz.

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Projects Completed

09+

Number of Clients

15+

Conferences Presented

30+

Blog Articles

Comprehensive protection for your digital assets

Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring — tailored to identify and address potential weaknesses across AI, cloud, and application security.

CISO

vCISO

Board-ready security strategy, governance, and incident response leadership from a fractional CISO — scaled to your budget and stage.

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CAIO

Fractional Chief AI Officer

Strategy, governance, and delivery oversight for enterprise AI from a fractional Chief AI Officer — aligning AI investment with business value, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.

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BOARD

Board & Advisory Services

Advisory board roles, board committee support, and executive advisory on cybersecurity and AI risk — independent, operator-grade perspective for founders, investors, and management teams.

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AI Risk, Governance & Compliance

Develop AI security frameworks, policies, and governance models to align with industry standards (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and mitigate AI-related risks.

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AI Security & Threat Defense

Implement security controls to protect AI models from data poisoning, tampering, and unauthorized access, ensuring data integrity throughout the AI lifecycle.

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APP

Application Security Practice

Integrate security tools into the SDLC for proactive risk detection and mitigation.

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OSPO

Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Services

Set up and operationalize an OSPO aligned with business, compliance, and security needs.

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K8S

Kubernetes Security Services

Evaluate your Kubernetes environment against industry best practices, identifying misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and security gaps.

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CLD

Cloud Security Assessment Services

Evaluate cloud configurations, identify misconfigurations, and ensure adherence to security best practices.

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“It was a pleasure collaborating with Aruneesh, CEO and CISO of SNM Consulting Inc., on an AWS cloud assessment project our client needed done in a timely manner while preparing for a commercial launch of the first digital blockchain project in their industry. Aruneesh demonstrated exceptional professionalism, timely delivery, and a meticulous approach, ensuring all requirements and security standards were thoroughly evaluated and addressed. His expertise significantly contributed to the successful and smooth launch of our client's systems.”