About Me

Your trusted security advisor. Providing expert guidance to safeguard what matters most.

I'm Aruneesh Salhotra. I help organizations become secure.

I'm Aruneesh Salhotra, the founder of SNM Consulting Inc., with a deep passion for security and risk management. With years of experience in the industry, I specialize in providing strategic security solutions that help businesses safeguard their assets, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of emerging threats.

At SNM Consulting Inc., my goal is to deliver tailored security strategies that align with your unique needs. Whether it's application security, AI governance, cloud risk assessment, or building a Kubernetes security posture, I bring a proactive and solutions-driven approach to ensure peace of mind. Let's work together to build a safer, more secure future for your business.

Aruneesh Salhotra
Profile
Role
CEO & CISO, SNM Consulting Inc.
Focus
Development, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, PMO, Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Technical Sales
Certifications
C-CISO · CISSP · CKA/CKAD · AWS Security Specialist · PMP
Credentials

What sets the practice apart

Certifications

Demonstrating deep proficiency in cybersecurity, cloud security, and project management, with a suite of professional certifications that includes C-CISO, CISSP, CKA/CKAD, AWS Security Specialist, and PMP.

Advisory Boards

Serves on multiple advisory boards, including VirSec, Strategio, ICPS, and Dazz, providing valuable counsel and contributing to critical decisions on issues ranging from cybersecurity and diversity to business strategy and growth.

Thought Leadership

Acknowledged as a highly effective communicator and industry thought leader, having presented over 150 times across 15+ prestigious conferences and industry events — including ADDO, Elevate, Ignite, QA Forum, RFG, SINET, PBC, Tech Trek, and beyond — as a speaker, panelist, and author.

Industry Relationships

Fosters productive relationships with key industry security bodies, including CISA, EPSS, CFF, and PBC, to help shape security policies and promote better cybersecurity practices.

Aruneesh Salhotra at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Davos · World Economic Forum

Network

Advisors

Pratik Savla

MS (InfoSec), CISA, CDPSE, CEH, CCISO — Information Security & Compliance Leader

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.
Jesper Sahlberg, CTO and Executive Cyber Risk Advisor