Her Story
About Geeta
Geeta Kotwani, MS, ISA, is a Senior Associate Vulnerability Analyst at Capital One with nearly eight years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance. She specializes in vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity advisory services, threat hunting, IT audit, and PCI DSS compliance within the financial services sector. Prior to joining Capital One, she held cybersecurity positions at Discover Financial Services, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Larsen & Toubro Infotech supporting Fitch Ratings, and Prygma Information Systems, where she gained extensive experience in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and enterprise security engineering.
Kotwani earned a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management and a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Systems from The University of Texas at Dallas, in addition to completing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. She holds several industry-recognized certifications, including PCI Security Standards Council Internal Security Assessor (ISA), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, Microsoft Programming using JavaScript, Digital Forensics & Incident Response, and Cybersecurity Essentials Labs. She has also contributed to cybersecurity research through the publication of two peer-reviewed papers on blockchain technology and secure electronic voting systems in international scientific journals.
Throughout her career, Kotwani has built a reputation for technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership. She attributes her success to perseverance, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to growth while remaining grounded in integrity, accountability, compassion, resilience, and respect for others. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she has supported community initiatives through volunteer work with Sounds of Silence (SOS) and corporate social responsibility programs. Passionate about strengthening organizational security and helping teams navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, she remains dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices and delivering meaningful business impact.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Geeta
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to perseverance, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. I believe success is built through consistent effort, showing up every day, and remaining focused on my purpose despite challenges. I am grateful for the mentors, colleagues, family, and friends who have supported and guided me throughout my journey. I strive to stay true to my values, learn from every experience, trust my abilities, embrace change, and never allow setbacks to define what I am capable of achieving.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity is keeping pace with the rapidly evolving landscape driven by artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. My role also requires balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of quality, collaborating across more than 200 teams, serving as both an advisor and mediator, and effectively managing diverse expectations. At the same time, these challenges present tremendous opportunities to drive innovation, strengthen organizational security, and build trusted partnerships across the business.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, respect, accountability, compassion, resilience, creativity, and continuous learning are the values that guide both my professional and personal life. I believe in doing the right thing even when no one is watching, giving my best effort in every situation, respecting the contributions of others, and ensuring everyone feels heard and valued. I embrace accountability, learn from mistakes, honor my commitments, remain resilient through challenges, and continually seek innovative ways to solve problems while pursuing personal and professional growth.
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