TAISE Contributors
If you have any questions or interest in participating in future course or certificate development, please reach out to CSA at [email protected].
Developers
Arzu Tugce Guler PhD
Research Scientist, Northeastern University
Peter Vickers
Industry Research Scientist
Sanda Nihar
ML Engineer, Northeastern University
Samuel Scarpino PhD
Professor, Affiliate Professor, Director
Professor, Dept. of Public Health and Health Sciences, Bouvé College of Health Sciences Affiliate Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences Director, AI + Life Sciences, Institute for Experiential AI
Thulasi Tholet PhD
Research Scientist, RAI Practice, EAI, Northeastern University
Satwick Kumarthi
Data Engineer, Encore Fire Protection
Wei Li
PhD Candidate, Instructor of Record, Northeastern University
Editors
Shiran Dudy PhD
Research Scientist, RAI Practice, EAI, Northeastern University
Shantanu Jain PhD
Resmi Ramachandranpillai
Research Scientist, RAI Practice, EAI, Northeastern University
Nikita Rogatnev
Head of Operations, Breakout Learning
Reviewers
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Akanksha Chaturvedi
Senior Security Assurance Consultant, AWS
Information Security professional specializing in security, privacy and compliance.
Goutama Bachtiar
Board Member, Global Advisory Board, Subject Matter Expert, Multi-Fellow
Goutama Bachtiar is an accomplished technology advisory leader with over two decades of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance on IT, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Awarded as a fellow of multiple global institutes (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, FINSIA and OneTrust, among others), he has over thirty global credentials, is a Global Awards Judge, and an International Advisory ...
Jose Angel Calvo Chaves
Logesh Rajendran
Assistant Vice President
Udith Wickramasuriya
Ditto Kalapurackal Thomas
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Henry Hon
Senior Lead Security Professional, Lumen Technologies
Henry is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning multiple industries. He excels in both individual and team roles, effectively bridging the gap between business and technical stakeholders. Henry is a firm believer in lifelong learning, embracing the philosophy that no one knows everything and continuous growth is essential.
Dr. Ron Martin
Professor of Practice at Capitol Technology University
Dr. Martin is a Professor of Practice at Capitol Technology University. His work at Capitol Technology University is in the following functional areas Critical Infrastructure, Industrial Control System Security, Identity, Credential, and Access Management. Ron has relationships with a diverse mix of businesses. He serves as a board of directors for many profit and non-profit organizations. Ron retired from the United States (U. S.) Army in ...
Michael Roza
Risk, Audit, Control and Compliance Professional at EVC
Michael Roza is a seasoned risk, audit, control and compliance, and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across multinational enterprises and startups. As a Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Research member for over 10 years, he has led and contributed to more than 140 CSA projects spanning Zero Trust, AI, IoT, Top Threats, DecSecOps, Cloud Key Management, Cloud Control Matrix, and many others.
He has co-chaired...
Kalpa Kalhara Sampath
Security Researcher / Lecturer
Steven Mathe
Bernard Coetzee
Specialist IT Risk at Capitec Bank
Sneha Sureshbabu
Govindaraj Palanisamy
Francois Laas
Information Security and Compliance Officer
David Taylor
Nour Abd Eldayem
Senior Blue Team Consultant, Liquid C2
Guillaume Boutisseau
CCSK and CCZT Instructor , Cloud Security Architect
Guillaume has been a CSA Authorized Instructor since 2018 ans has contributed to the development of CCSK version 5 and CCZT.
He has worked on cloud migrations and deployments since 2014, and has developed a strong expertise in the technical, business and security aspects of cloud computing. He also holds CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CCZT, CCAK, CISMP certifications, as well as TOGAF, AWS, and Artificial Intelligence certifications.
Vipul Dabhi
Cloud Security Consultant at Microsoft
Swapneel Khandagale
Stephen Amolo
Cybersecurity Consultant
Jean Boudoumit
Director Consulting Services, Northern CiX
Seasoned cybersecurity and AI risk consultant with over two decades of experience in cyber risk assessment, secure architecture design, AI/ML system security, and cloud platform protection. With a strong track record at leading Canadian financial institutions such as RBC and CIBC, Jean has delivered enterprise-scale solutions that integrate cybersecurity, compliance, and advanced technologies, including AI and large language models (LLMs).<...
Mahender Mangalasri
Manager-Application Security
A Cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of hands-on experience in securing web applications, APIs, and Databases across diverse enterprise ecosystems. He has worked with Leading Banks, Healthcare clients, Govt agencies, and Insurance companies to identify vulnerabilities, reduce attack surfaces, and build proactive security frameworks. Currently on the path of AI Safety and AI Security, focusing on the security assessment and Qualit...
Maximiliano Miranda
Cloud Security Architect, XELERE
I am a Cloud Security Architect with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, cloud security, and compliance. I hold a diploma in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Palermo, where I deepened my expertise in AI concepts, risks, and governance, with a particular emphasis on secure and trustworthy AI systems.
I actively collaborate with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and have been formally recognized as a Review...
Michael Morgenstern
Michael is a Partner at DayBlink Consulting and co-leads the Cybersecurity and Automation practices. He is also a Research Fellow at the Cloud Security Alliance. He has been assisting Fortune 500 technology organizations with strategic growth and operational/technology efficiency improvement for the past 20 years. He began his professional career as a cybersecurity entrepreneur – building Global InterSec to advise the...
Hadir Labib
Blue Team Manager
Derrick Bell
Anirudh Murali
Principal Engineer
Anbuselvan Vithyaasankar
Dr. Marco Ermini
Chief Information Security Officer, EQS Group GmbH
Kavya S Nath
Senior Information Security Analyst, RakBank
An accomplished Information Security and Governance professional with over a decade of experience specializing in risk analysis, compliance, and framework development within the banking and cybersecurity sectors. She currently serves as a Senior Information Security Analyst, contributing to PCI DSS certification projects and ensuring continuous compliance with global standards.
Certified in CISSP, CISA, CGRC, and ISO standard...
Peter van Eijk
Head Coach at ClubCloudComputing.com
Dr. Peter van Eijk is one of the world's most experienced cloud trainers. He offers CCSK as an instructor-led online course, as well as in-person. He is an authorized CSA CCSK (since 2011) and (ISC)2 CCSP trainer with a passion to make you more effective in your work.
Renu Bedi
Manager-IT Security
Maurice Gibson
CEO, HexAdept
Abhinav Goyal
Risk & Controls Specialist | CCSK | CCAK | CCZT
Abhinav Goyal is an AWS AAI (AWS Authorised Instructor) and a Cyber Security risk and controls specialist with over 18+ years of full-time experience with top investment banks and the Big 4 professional services firms. Based in London, he has worked across the organisation's three lines of defence, specializing in Cloud Security and Cyber Security risk and controls. Abhinav has served in multiple roles as Cloud Security Consultant, CISO...
Mark Cook
James Lange
Head of Identity Access Management, Swift
Ramiah Marappan
Ramiah Marappan has thirty (30) years’ experience and expertise in Information Security Consulting, Design, Development and Operations, Security Risk Assessment, Policy Development and Implementation, Security Operations, Infrastructure Design and Operations and Training. Delivered consulting, design and build engagements for Financial Institutions, Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Academic Institutions, Telecom, Commercial and Avia...
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Cecil Su
Director, Cybersecurity, BDO LLP
Cecil is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with nearly two decades of experience protecting some of Singapore's leading organisations in both the private and public sectors. He actively contributes to security organisations (ie., OWASP, AiSP, WorldSkills) while dedicating time to mentoring and developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Ashish Mehta
Cybersecurity - Sr. Risk Manager & Security Architect
Ashish Mehta has extensive experience in cybersecurity, blockchain, web development, IT management, financial markets, and the energy industry.
He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Blockchain Working Group and is a part of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Quantum-Safe Security Leadership Teams at the Cloud Security Alliance. In that capacity, he is responsible for pushing their multiple research efforts as well as coordinating with ...
Uttej Badwane
Uttej is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with nearly a decade of experience protecting some of Silicon Valley's leading tech companies. He actively contributes to security organizations while dedicating time to mentoring and developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Muniraju Hullurappa
Lead Data Engineer, System Soft Technologies
Muniraju Hullurappa is a Lead Data Engineer at System Soft Technologies with over 15 years of experience in data engineering, data quality, and governance. His expertise spans ETL development, metadata management, and AI-driven data governance frameworks. He has authored and presented research on “Building an Intelligent Data Governance Framework: Integrating AI for Automated Compliance,” focusing on using AI and machine learnin...
Rajashekar Yasani
Leslie Devlin
Director, Information Security, Cityblock Health
Catalin Tiganila
Independent Consultant
Catalin is a consultant and auditor with experience in IT and Information Security Risk Management, Cyber Security, Cloud Security, IT Governance, IT Risk Management, IT Compliance, AI GRC, IT Audit and in Data Privacy.
With more than 20 years practice in delivering advisory and audit engagements, as part of Deloitte (LU and RO), KPMG (RO), Grant Thornton (LU) and Mazars (LU), Catalin delivered numerous projects as part of internation...
Hitesh Kumar
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Elaine McKechnie
Head of Cyber Security Consultancy, i-confidential
Allyson Dennis
Allyson Dennis is a strategic Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader with 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, business resiliency, and AI governance. She specializes in aligning cloud security strategies with business objectives, enabling operational agility, and building stakeholder trust in highly regulated global enterprises and high-growth SaaS companies. Allyson has led enterprise-wide GRC programs that manage...
Steinar Narvestad
Senior Manager
Hazem Adham
Security and Privacy SME, Protiviti Middle East Member Firm
Hazem is a Subject Matter Expert in Security & Privacy at Protiviti Middle East Member Firm, with international experience across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Libya, and Australia. He has extensive expertise in information security and privacy, focusing on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and delivering actionable reports to clients. His professional background covers international regulations and privacy standards, network sec...
Bjørn-Are Karolius
Head of Information Security, Heimdall Power AS
See Siang Ang
Erin Kenneally
CEO, Elchemy
Erin Kenneally, M.F.S., J.D. is a scientist and licensed attorney by training, and technology risk innovation leader by trade. She’s held leadership positions at the crossroads of tech, law, policy, and ethics most notably with the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, the San Diego Supercomputer Center, and various cyber and AI risk industry solution providers. She holds Juris Doctorate and Masters of Forensic Sciences degrees and is a gra...
Naveen Karnam
Founder, Samyojya
Sven Olensky
Sr Principal Security Architect, Cox Enterprises
I bring almost three decades of hands-on security experience and a deep understanding of how to operationalize AI securely.
Beyond the enterprise, I’m the founder of the AI Literacy for Everyone Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making responsible AI accessible to communities, working adults, and families. I’ve developed public education boot camps and AI security awareness programs that bridge the gap between ...
Tobias Kluge
Mr. AI & Owner, incratec GmbH
Annu Chouraria
Jeong Chun Phuoc, PhD
Prof. Madya. Dr. , Sultan Zainal Abidin University
PROF. MADYA. DR. JEONG CHUN PHUOC is a holder of PHD from UNIVERSITI MALAYA; MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) was from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS), SINGAPORE and Bachelor of Law with Honors from International Islamic University(IIUM). He has 25 years of both industrial and academic experience. His core area of expertise are INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DATA LAW, ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, BUSINESS LAW, TRADE LAW, GOVERNANCE & ETHICS. He is a Speaker a...
Nattapong Tiwaporncharoenchai
Senior IAM & Cloud Security Architect, Airbus Protect
Senior IAM and Cloud Security Architect with 15 years of experience in identity, cloud architecture, and security governance. Passionate about bridging secure-by-design principles with trustworthy and responsible AI.
Martin ter Burg
Information Security Officer, Achmea
Maneesh Chauhan
Head of Security, IPRally Technologies OY
Security Leader building secure, compliant cloud platforms. Translate regulations into architecture. Manage risks that matter. Ship secure services.
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Madhav Chablani
Board Advisor - Consulting CIO @ Healthcare - Hospitals group
About
I engage in consulting assignments , developing , managing & advising global enterprise clients to succeed on IT Governance, Strategy , Enterprise IT Performance , Risk Management , Compliance & Sustainability , Audits and Assurance , Strategic IT Outsourcing , distilling Digital Strategies & Transformation in enterprises , Cyber Security & Privacy , Cloud Strategy , Migration , Governance & Security –...
Moshe Ferber
Chairman at Cloud Security Alliance, Israel
Nikita Rogatnev
Head of Operations, Breakout Learning
Paul Brunk
HPC System Administrator, University of Georgia
Srihari Srihari
Srihari is a Security Architect specializing in Application and API Security, with hands-on expertise in penetration testing, secure code review, and threat modeling. He mentors aspiring analysts, contributes to the cybersecurity community through publications and study groups, and explores the intersection of AI and security. Passionate about innovation, he’s currently building advanced frameworks and tools to automate and strengthen...
Srinivas Tatipamula
Principal Cyber Security Advisor
Profile Summary
Principal Cyber Security Advisor with over 20 years of experience. Initial experience as a System Administrator/Network administrator acquired as part of the infrastructure management team for over 10 years. Since 2003, career focus has been Cyber Security, Risk, Governance and Security Architecture consulting covering areas like; Information Security Audits, SOC, NIST Compliance Audits for Sarbanes Oxley, Consultancy...
Rangel Rodrigues
Information Security Advisor, MUFG Bank
Rangel Rodrigues is an advisor in Information Security, CISSP, CCSP, CGRC, CRISC, CCISO, CCSK, CCTZ, and holds postgraduate degrees in Internet Networks and Information Security from FIAP and IBTA, as well as Cyber Risk Management from Harvard University. He has an MBA in IT Management from FIA-USP and is a Postgraduate Professor in Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Management at FIA, an ISC2 instructor, and a contributor to the Cloud Secur...
Akhila Chitiprolu
Sumeesha Chandran
Assistant Vice President - Technology, Santander US
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sumeeshamchandran
Frank Addo
Mithilesh Ramaswamy
Senior Engineer
Mithilesh Ramaswamy is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft with over 13 years of industry experience and 7 years at Microsoft, focused on building and securing enterprise-grade systems. His work spans key initiatives like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Shift-Left Security. Mithilesh holds a Master’s in Computer Science from NYU and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, and he is CCSK and CCZT certified, and an active Member of...
James Cairns
Chief Information Security Officer, Bow Valley College
James Cairns loves the evolving challenges of his career in IT Security. He has spent more than 15 years invested in growing his experience as he implements systems and designs solutions to help students and colleagues learn and work more effectively and efficiently. As Security Lead, Bow Valley College, he has been invited to local and national conversations with CANARIE Joint Security Project, CanSSOC, Cybera AB Secure IT, and most recent...
Allen Baylis
Sr. Information Security Analyst | Cybersecurity Instructor
As a dedicated cybersecurity professional with many years of experience, I am passionate about safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the integrity of information systems. My expertise spans threat analysis, risk management, and incident response, enabling me to develop robust security frameworks that protect organizations from evolving cyber threats. I hold relevant certifications, which have equipped me with the latest tools and methodo...
Allen Zhang
Director of Risk and Compliance, Inland Empire Health Plan
Allen Zhang is the author of the book The Cyber Resilience Blueprint: A Certified Enterprise Resilience Officer's Body of Knowledge. With over 25 years of experience, Allen is a cybersecurity leader who aligns risk-based security functions with business goals across regulated industries and startups. He specializes in hybrid cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), AI/ML solutions, and modern resilience capabilities like Zero Trust architectur...
Dave Brown
CIO/CISO, Andesite
Frederic Bourdelier
Over ten years as Chief Technologist and Head of IT for multiple organizations. Data privacy and governance expert, and GDPR data privacy manager. Expert in core business applications with 30 years designing, implementing, and improving ERP, CRM, MES, PLM, HRIS, and ITSM; C/C#/.NET software development, agile, and DevOps; Cloud SaaS/DBaaS/IaaS platforms; safe and ethical AI; and compliance with ISO, CMMC, NIST, and ISA95 (IEC62442/IEC62443)...
Roderic Reckley
Eric Tierling
Leading at the exciting intersection of Responsible AI, Privacy, Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance engineering - for Trusted AI and AI Safety.
Eric Wee
IT Auditor
Terrick Taylor
Global Cybersecurity Manager, Yageo Group
Terrick Taylor is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in global cybersecurity management, cloud security, and incident response. As Global Cybersecurity Manager at Yageo Group, he oversees security operations across a worldwide manufacturing enterprise, driving measurable improvements in detection engineering, threat hunting, and response automation.
He holds multiple advanced certifications, i...
Steven Mai
Cybersecurity Manager, The State Bar of California
Elle Pyle
Global Head of Privacy, LHH, Adecco
I’m the Global Head of Privacy for LHH (The Adecco Group), leading privacy, AI governance, and risk management programs across 70+ countries. I specialize in operationalizing Responsible AI and compliance frameworks, including GDPR, NIST AI RMF, CSA AI Controls Matrix, and ISO/IEC 42001. My work bridges policy and implementation—helping organizations prepare for the EU AI Act, mitigate model risk, and embed trustworthy AI practi...
April Park
Aashita Jain
Senior Privacy Analyst, Informatica LLC
Aashita Jain is a leading global expert at the nexus of artificial intelligence, privacy, and ethical governance. Widely cited for her strategic frameworks, she champions privacy-by-design, PETs, and inclusive AI worldwide. As a Senior Privacy Analyst at Informatica and an internationally trained lawyer, Aashita brings a unique blend of legal expertise, technical insight, and policy acumen. She empowers organizations to embed trust, transpa...
Santosh Bompally
Product Security Leader, Humana
Santosh Bompally is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Cybersecurity. He holds several certifications, including CISSP and CCSP, and currently leads cloud security engineering initiatives at Humana, focusing on security controls for multi-cloud environments. Before joining Humana, Santosh gained valuable experience in various industries and made significant contributions to a cyb...
Chris Mitchell
Distinguished Architect, Security Architecture, News Corp
Shobhit Mehta
Security & Compliance, Sierra.ai
Shobhit is a global cybersecurity and AI governance leader, currently part of the Security & Compliance team at Sierra.ai. He previously led security strategy at Headspace as Chief of Staff, Security Strategy & Innovation, and worked in senior security roles at PayPal, HSBC, Fidelity Investments, Deutsche Bank, & Credit Suisse. A best-selling author of IT Risk Management, he has trained over 2,500 students worldwide through ISAC...
Sayali Paseband
Advisor, Cybersecurity Engineering
Siva Rajamani
Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
Roger Ofarril
Information Security Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Roger O’Farril is an information technology professional with 20 years of experience in a wide variety of IT areas with a specific focus on Information Security. Currently he is an Information Security Manager in the financial sector, leading security architecture and operations. Roger is an adjunct professor with the University of Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications, a Master of S...
Dr. Victor Monga
vCISO, Virtually Testing Foundation
Dr. Victor Monga is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and technologist with over 21 years of experience building and leading security programs across Fortune 500 companies, U.S. government entities, defense contractors, and mid-sized organizations. He currently serves at Virtually Testing Foundation and has held key security leadership roles at the U.S. Air Force contractor ecosystem, major film studios, VMware, and Palo Alto Networks.
Dr. Omar Sangurima
Program Manager, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Omar Sangurima, MBA, MHA, MIS, DIT
Principal Cybersecurity Technical Program Manager, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Omar Sangurima is a cybersecurity and enterprise risk leader specializing in cloud governance, risk management, and digital trust. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he leads cross-functional teams advancing secure cloud adoption, vendor risk assurance, and regulatory compliance a...
Ami Mohandas
Ami Linish Mohandas is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon and an experienced cybersecurity professional who volunteers her expertise in Information Security, Auditing, and Program Management.
With nearly two decades of experience, Ami specializes in creating clear, compliant security strategies and driving complex projects from start to finish. She is an expert in risk mitigation, compliance frameworks (like ISO 270...
Malith Fernando
Head of Information Security
I’m a cybersecurity professional and AI security enthusiast with over nine years of experience protecting enterprise environments across the financial, software, and manufacturing sectors.
Currently serving as Head of Information Security at Intervest Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, I design and implement organization-wide security strategies, manage governance and risk, and lead security operations across hybrid cloud...
Balachandra Shanabhag
Product Security Lead, Cerebras Systems
Ewaldo Hiras
Security Researcher, Gardner Research
Bader Al Zyoud
Head of Information Security Governance & Risk Management , Abu Dhabi Media Network
Bader AL Zyouud is a visionary leader currently working as the Head of Information Security Governance and Risk. He is recognized for his strategic approach to transforming cybersecurity from a technical function into a core business enabler, with over a decade of leadership experience in both the Government Sector and diverse Conglomerates.
His expertise focuses on architecting resilient security frameworks, driving digit...
Keith Pasley
Solutions Architect, Secure AI, Ingram Micro
Rakesh Sharma
Chief Advisor, CYAIFI
Rakesh Sharma is a senior Cyber and AI security practitioner with almost two decades of multi-disciplinary experience across global financial institutions and product security firms across APAC/ASEAN and ANZ regions. Currently a Chief Advisor with CYAIFI, he is a recognised thought leader, author, mentor and contributes to global and local cyber community.
Raj Narayan
Senior Consulting Director, IYCOM LLC
Raj Narayan has about four (4) decades of experience working in Banking industry, especially in Governance, Risk, Technology, Audit, Financial Crimes and Compliance spaces.
Currently consulting independently as Instructor in emerging Technologies such as AI, Cloud, Blockchain and ISACA Certifications CISA, CISM, AAISM, CDPSE, CAMS, CFE and as speaker for Data Governance, Data management, Data Analytics, Data Steward, Global S...
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Iswarya Narayanan
Iswarya Narayanan is a Cybersecurity Professional specializing in SecOps and AI-driven security enthusiast . She is an active contributor to the Cloud Security Alliance, having provided valuable content review for the Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) program and volunteered across the CSA SOC Study and AI Safety Workgroup initiatives.
Pankaj Gupta
Sr. Cybersecurity Architect
I have over 25 years of experience in IT/IS modernization, I specialize in enterprise strategy, governance, cybersecurity audits, framework implementation, cloud migration, cybersecurity architecture, and business continuity/disaster recovery planning.
My expertise includes leading teams to develop enterprise cybersecurity governance aligned with NIST and COBIT frameworks, employing quantitative risk management techniques, an...
Mohit Kapoor
Enterprise Security Architect
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Alberto Manfredi
President and Chapter Leader, CSA Italy
MSc in Computer Science from the University of Milan with the highest marks and honors, he has been working in the Information Technology market for over 30 years, of which more than 20 in the field of Cyber and Information Security. Since 2002 he has been working at Leonardo SpA, where in recent years he has held the role of Divisional CISO and Senior Advisor in the Corporate Security function. Currently he is working in the Cyber & ...
Krishna das Manghat
Hear of Cyber, Director, Grant Thornton
Krishna is a Technology and Cyber advisory executive at GT. He is ex Kpmg running Cloud security for APAC, based in Australia. He is an MBA from LBS and AGSM and Masters in AI ML from Caltech.
Al Gregor
Senior Advisor, Risk Management
Erik Gibson
CISO
A dedicated security leader with over 20 years' experience in aligning security strategies with business objectives to drive innovation and growth.
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Charito Syracuse
Data and AI Security Leader
IT Security & Compliance, Risk Manager, Project Manager, Change Management Certified, OD Certified, AI Security and Governance
Sudipto Desmukh
Sr Identity Security Architect, Okta
Sudipto has over 18 years of experience in identity security & application architecture across technical pre-sales, engineering, professional services, and software development. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience to make customers successful. In his free time, you can find him spending quality time with his toddler, traveling or listening to a new podcast.
Lars Ruddigkeit
Senior ICT-System Architect Secure Access Architecture, SBB CFF FFS
As a Cyber Cloud Security Executive with 15+ years of global experience, I'm known for transforming enterprise cybersecurity postures while enabling business innovation through secure cloud and AI adoption. My expertise bridges cloud security complexity with practical business outcomes that executives can understand and support.
Mikhail Sokolov
Product GRC Specialist
GRC cybersecurity expert with more than a decade of experience, driven by a passion for technology and a curiosity about the risks that lie beneath it
Gagan Mathur
I Transform Cybersecurity into a Business Growth Engine | Expert in Secure Digital Transformation & Risk-Driven Security Strategy
Sanjog Bhatta
Mark Anthony McDonagh
Information security and compliance, Verodat
Mark McDonagh is a seasoned technology executive and information security specialist with over 25 years of experience in enterprise software development, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity governance. He has led high-performing cloud engineering teams in the telecoms, contact-centre and airline industries, delivering secure, scalable platforms and overseeing compliance programs.
Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Comp...
Igor Vieira
Information Security Specialist | Instructor
Experienced professional with over 16 years in the field, specializing in defensive cybersecurity. Has a history of building and leading security teams, mentoring staff, and designing secure systems based on risk evaluations. Also dedicated to sharing knowledge through courses, workshops, and volunteer efforts.
Phil Garrelhas
Senior Security Service Manager, Threat Detection and Response, CIBC
Peter McNally
Senior Consultant, User Experience Center, Bentley University
Peter McNally is a Senior Consultant at the User Experience Center. Pete has more than 30 years’ experience in usability, information architecture, accessibility, and software engineering. His current areas of interest include the intersection of user experience (UX) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Regardless of the area or technology, Pete always focuses on the human at the end of the product, so they can have the mo...
Aaron Jaeger
Founder, QuantZero
Yuanji Sun
Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
Maha Vishnu Sura
Associate Director, Kyndryl
As an Associate Director specializing in Cloud, Cybersecurity, and AI, I bring 14 years of experience in leading strategic, high-impact projects valued in the multi-millions. My expertise includes designing advanced cloud infrastructures and developing AI-driven solutions that foster innovation, optimize operations, and deliver measurable value across various industries. Alongside my corporate career, I am also an entrepreneur in the Climat...
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Dirce Hernandez
Sr. Cybersecurity GRC Leader
Dirce currently works as a seasoned Cybersecurity GRC Leader in the FinTech and Financial Services sector. With over 18 years of experience spanning across Information and Cyber Security, Cyber Threat Risk Management, Cybersecurity IT Audit, and Cyber Security Research in various industries; specifically Texas State Government, Higher Education, Healthcare and Financial Sectors. Dirce holds both a Bachelor's degree in Computer ...
Andre Siregar
Managing Director, The Workforce Studio
I am a fractional CTO providing strategic technology leadership to companies that want executive-level expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Through this flexible model, I help organizations define their IT strategy, strengthen governance, and drive digital transformation.
Before founding The Workforce Studio, I built a deep-tier supply chain financing solution at KashLab to bridge financing gaps for S...
Mark Castagneri
vCISO, Security Engineering, Risk Management Consultant
Mark Castagneri is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and program manager with 18 years of experience designing, implementing, and governing security, risk, and data‑protection initiatives. He holds CISSP and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credentials and a strong technical foundation (B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Environmental Engineering). His expertise covers threat modeling, NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NERC‑CIP, HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI‑DSS, and ...
Polly Gitau
Cybersecurity Professional and Responsible AI Advocate
Polly Gitau is a cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in developing and implementing robust security frameworks aligned with international standards and regulatory requirements. Experienced across diverse sectors including banking, insurance, mobile payments, manufacturing, and automotive, she specializes in advancing cybersecurity maturity and resilience within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Her professional j...
Edward Donald
CISO, The Virtual CISO Limited
Chief Information Security Officer, Board Advisor, and Non-Executive Director with over 2 decades of experience in shaping cyber security strategy, strengthening governance frameworks, and embedding digital resilience in complex environments
Mohamed Malki
Founder and CEO, Cloud Training Academy
Mohamed Malki, day Job, is the Director of Enterprise Security Architecture for the Colorado Governor's Office of IT. He was recognized as the "State Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2019" for his role in building Colorado's cybersecurity plan and public cloud architecture.
A global trainer and subject matter expert, Mr. Malki holds over 60 certifications, including top credentials from ISC2 (CISSP-ISSEP, CC...
David Gittens
Cybersecurity Consultant
David Gittens is an independent, Barbados-based, cybersecurity consultant and a seasoned cybersecurity professional. He has spent a number of years providing cybersecurity services to global and regional banks and governmental organisations, including several years working in the area of cybersecurity risk. In 2021 he was voted one of the top ten security & resilience professionals in the entire Caribbean region by ISJ – Informati...
Dinesh Kumar Budagam
Sr CyberSecurity Engineer Sr Consultant (Sr Manager), Visa Inc
Dinesh Kumar Budagam is a seasoned IT professional with over 15+ years of experience across diverse domains within the technology sector. Dinesh Budagam expertise spans Microsoft technologies, Hadoop-based Big Data systems, Data engineering, Cloud security, Privacy, and Cybersecurity. Over the course of his career, Dinesh held key technical and leadership roles at prominent organizations, including IBM, where he was a core contributor, and ...
George Joseph
Vice President
Alba Sánchez de la Calle
RSI
Ozair Malik
Security Researcher , Securiti
Bertrand Humeau
Information Security professional based in Europe. Working in information security management, including GRC activities, risk management, facilitating audits, CSIRT activities, vendor (third-party) assessments, as well as communicating with technical teams, business units and senior management (board of directors).
Julia Gull
Information Security Manager
Dr. Onkar Nath
Cybersecurity Strategist, Freelancer
Certifications:
CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CSX-P, CFE, CNSM, CCSK, CCZT, CEH, CHFI, CAIIB, IDLA, IPIAM (SUNY, USA), CloudU, CBE, ISO 27001 LA, ISO 22301 LA, BS 25999 LA, CSXP, AYI (CYAI), M.Sc. (Maths.), MBA (HR), PGDCM, PGDIM, PGDHRD, PGDMM, PGDFM, Ph.D. (AMSE, France), Ph.D. (P.U.), India, FRAS (UK), FAMSE (France), FUWAI (India),
Manuel Calvino
Cloud Security, Data & AI Specialist, Swisscom
I am an information and communications technology specialist at Swisscom, with a focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. I support companies in their transition to a secure and compliant cloud across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Swisscom’s sovereign cloud. My expertise spans security, compliance, data protection and governance, cloud financial management (FinOps), and application migration, tr...
Martin Kilungu
Manish Kumar Yadav
Principal Security Architect, SAP
Manish Kumar Yadav is a Principal Security Architect at SAP, where he serves as the MLSecOps Lead for Product Security. His expertise spans cloud security, security operations, DevSecOps, and the application of AI/ML tools. A seasoned speaker, Yadav has presented at major conferences like SANS CloudSec, Google Next at SAP, RSAC Podcast and the SAP Security Summit. He is an active contributor to pioneering AI security initiatives, including ...
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Marc Bueckart
Senior Manager, FORFA AG
Please find my Bio on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-bueckart-05817574/
Sedat Salman
Solutions and Consultancy Manager
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Josephine Robinson
Information Security Director, Codat
Tomi Hakala
System specialist, Workplace Nordic
Eduard Hurtos
VP, Service Delivery ( (Risk, Audit, Compliance and AI Solutions & Governance Services) , EdSigna Corp
Results-driven prof with 12+ yrs exp in enterprise risk assessment, internal audits, cybersec, SOX & regulatory compliance for major CDN telecom, banking & manufacturing cos. Trained/certified in AI Model dev, training, MLOps, AI systems (RAG, Agentic AI etc) & LLM Prompt Engineering.
- Pioneered custom AI-driven solutions enhancing ops efficiency for SMBs, AI- driven solutions for controls testing, transaction classifica...
Tuhin Banerjee
Senior Director, Saviynt Inc.
Cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), driving AI-powered identity security and continuous risk posture management. Practitioner focused on applying Zero Trust principles to proactively reduce enterprise risk and secure complex, modern environments.
N V G Pavan Kumar Arrepu
Senior Associate
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Mike Macpherson
Director of Cyber & AI Security, Applied Computing
I spent 14 years in the military as a surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence engineer, focused on C4I systems. That experience taught me to think in adversary terms, work under pressure, and build secure systems that function at scale, even in hostile environments.
Since 2011, I’ve transitioned into the private sector where I’ve led the build-out of scalable security functions for startups and scale ups, a...
Mahmood Rashid
President, Staferm Solutions Inc.
Mahmood Rashid is an accomplished IT governance and cybersecurity professional with over two decades of experience in enterprise architecture and information security. He currently serves as President of Staferm Solutions Inc., where he leverages his extensive expertise to help organizations strengthen their security posture and governance frameworks.
Mahmood holds multiple prestigious industry certifications including CGEIT, CRISC, ...
Sai Sharma
Head of Threat Hunting
Sai Molige (a.k.a. Cyb3rhawk) is Senior Manager of Threat Hunting at Forescout Technologies, where he leads cross-team threat hunting research and operations. His background includes security roles at Comcast and Snap Inc., and he is an active part of the broader security community through conferences and education programs. Sai is passionate about making detection engineering, threat intelligence, and hunting accessible to practitioners at...
Kevin Stander
Information Security Manager, Sandvik
As an experienced cybersecurity leader with over 25 years in the IT and security field, I'm is committed to advancing secure and responsible adoption of AI technologies through practical security strategies and industry collaboration.
Tahir Balarabe
Stefan Schorradt
CISO
Samantha Siau
Head of Audit, Security Compliance, Anthropic
Aadithya Francis
Sr. Director, Cybersecurity, Visa Inc.
Aadithya Francis is a Director of Engineering with extensive experience in Cybersecurity and Software engineering. He has led ground-breaking projects and has several innovations to his name in the area of Identity and Access Management. As an author and speaker, Aadithya Francis is obsessed about bringing user focus to Cybersecurity.
Mohamed Koroma
Experienced IT and Cybersecurity professional with a strong background in cloud security, risk management, and digital transformation. Contributed to multiple security awareness and training initiatives, combining technical expertise with a passion for capacity building and secure digital adoption. Committed to advancing global cybersecurity standards through collaboration and continuous learning.
Actively engaged in initiatives p...
Tomslin Samme-Nlar
Senior Principal Consultant, Genesys Cloud Services
Technology management and cybersecurity research.
Sachit Malik
Senior Security Engineer, Microsoft AI
Sachit Malik is a Senior Security Engineer specializing in AI and software supply chain security. He previously led several large-scale initiatives at Apple, including the design of enterprise-wide secure code generation frameworks, software supply chain and container security programs, and scalable secure-by-default tooling across thousands of repositories and microservices. His work integrates machine learning, formal methods, and program...
Arvinda Gangadhararao
Director of Compliance, Securiti
Wilson Chiu
Head of Cyber Security, Allianz
Olugbemisola Oniyinde
Manjunath A T
IT Compliance Auditor, Applied Materials
CISA, CAIO, CCSK, CC, Certified CMMI Assessor, ISO 27001 LA
Emile Mercier
Cybersecurity analyst
CISSP | CCSK | CEH Master | CRTP | CRTE
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Polytechnique Montréal
Master’s student in Computer Science - Cybersecurity option - Université de Sherbrooke
Shanitamol Sojan Gracy
Cybersecurity Compliance Team Lead, Darktrace
Information Security professional with 5+ years of experience in the IT industry. Proven expertise in developing and implementing compliance frameworks, including ISO 42001, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, and SOC 2, complemented by skills in Cloud Security, Third-Party Risk Management, and Power BI.
Dedicated to advancing AI governance, security, and diversity in Cybersecurity. I contribute my expertise as a volunteer with the Cyber Peace Ins...
Angela Sorosina
Cyber Security Consultant
Angela is a Cybersecurity Consultant and technical content developer, specializing in tailored training programs for top financial organizations. Her work bridges cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, incorporating the latest advancements in AI technologies to address the evolving security and compliance needs of leading financial institutions.
Before transitioning into training, Angela worked as a contractor at Microsoft as a S...
Andrew Reed
Cybersecurity Policy for ICAM, DoD CIO
Andrew C. Reed is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research has been published in top-tier cybersecurity conferences, and his teaching experience spans foundational to advanced courses in computing and cybersecurity. In addition to his academic achievements, LTC Reed has extensive military experience, serving in key leadership roles ranging ...
John Noltensmeyer
Chief Information Security Officer, IXOPAY
John Noltensmeyer is a seasoned payments and cyber security professional with over 20 years of experience in IT, currently serving as CISO at IXOPAY, where he helps a global client base navigate data protection and compliance while optimizing payment outcomes. His career spans significant roles in financial services and federal government, including IT security leadership at the U.S. Department of Commerce and software engineering for the U...
Xiaoyan Zhang
Senior Security Analyst, Lightspeed Commerce
Abby Zhang, CISA, CDPSE, PMP, is a senior security analyst at Lightspeed Commerce, specializing in technology risk, cloud security, DFIR, and the evolving fields of AI risk, assurance, and security.
Passionate about advancing women in the industry, Abby proudly serves as a 2025 SheLeadsTech Regional Advocate for Oceania.
A dedicated ISACA volunteer since 2018, Abby has made significant contributions at both loc...
Gary West
Gary West is a cybersecurity executive with deep technical expertise and global leadership experience across finance, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and other critical infrastructure sectors. He excels at turning complex security and policy mandates into practical, financially sustainable programs that strengthen resilience and regulatory compliance. Recognized for bridging strategy and execution from Fortune 100 enterprises to to agile st...
Xiangyang Sim
Xiangyang Sim is an experienced information security professional with over a decade of expertise spanning research and development, security architecture, and operational management. He has held various roles across the cybersecurity landscape, contributing to initiatives in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence for security, and global security strategy.
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Katy Liu
Third Party Cybersecurity Risk Management , PNC Bank
Michigan State University (B.A. Economics)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Juris Doctorate)
Licensed to practice law in California
My career has centered on helping organizations navigate compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity challenges. At PNC Bank, I oversee third-party cybersecurity risk assessments, guide other assessors, and present findings to internal committees.
I...
Arathy Nair
Vice President, Wells Fargo
Arathy Nair is a passionate cybersecurity professional currently working in the 2nd line of defence - IT Risk Management Team at Wells Fargo. Arathy started her career as a curious programmer and her journey to IT GRC was quite serendipitous. With her technical acumen, impeccable communication, and great stakeholder management skills, soon GRC became her forte. Arathy holds the industry recognized CISA and CISSP certifications. She is a pas...
Badhri Parthasarathy
With over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and business, Badhri Parthasarathy brings extensive leadership expertise to technology delivery, information security, risk management, and governance. This includes a proven track record of establishing, executing, and maturing comprehensive programs to enhance business capabilities, identify and mitigate risks, safeguard critical assets from evolving threats, and protec...
Saurabh Srivastava
Director, Hybrid Cloud Security, Hilton
Saurabh Srivastava serves as Director of Hybrid Cloud Security at Hilton, where he leads global programs spanning AWS and Alibaba Cloud, with emphasis on CNAPP/CSPM, DSPM, identity modernization (AWS Identity Center), Zero Trust, and AI/LLM governance. His work focuses on building secure-by-design cloud foundations that accelerate delivery, reduce risk, and stand up to regulatory and audit scrutiny.
As Vice President of the CSA Dalla...
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April Baracho
Director, Enterprise Security Architecture, Citi
H. Solomon
Managing Director of Cyber Division, Confidential
H.S is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Director and Deputy CISO specialising in state-aligned cyber operations, hybrid influence activity and advanced cloud threat tradecraft. She combines geopolitical insight with technical expertise in multi-cloud and DevOps security, including CI/CD pipeline abuse, IAM exploitation and supply chain compromise patterns. Her work focuses on emerging offensive capabilities, attacker innovation across modern inf...
Andrea Bonvissuto
Abdul Raheem
Enterprise Security Lead
Senior Information Security Leader | Strategic Cyber Risk & Governance Executive | Higher Education & Public Sector Specialist | CISSP | CISM | CC | ISO 27001 Lead Implementer | PRINCE 2 Practitioner | MCSE | MCSA | BSc
Adam Ennamli
Suresh Kumar Akkemgari
Director, DevSecOps
Ananta Garnapudi
Crystal Hudak
Daniel Lai
Strategy Advisory Director, Electrum Cloud
Donald Charette
Dustin Vandehey
Faisal Yahya
Cybersecurity Strategist
As the Faisal Yahya is a seasoned Cybersecurity Strategist with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has held pivotal roles as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where he has been instrumental in crafting and implementing robust information security strategies. Faisal's expertise spans across cloud security, identity management, and IT governance, enabling him to bridge the gap between...
Glen Crasta
Jayasudha Yedalla
Jennifer Mahoney
Larisa Gabudeanu
Luiz Di Serio
Lynn Xu
Dr. Matthew Meersman
Principal Cyber Security Engineer at MITRE & PhD Student
Masahiro Morozumi
Executive Director, CSA Japan Chapter
Masahiro Morozumi is the executive director of CSA Japan Chapter. He is a founding member of CSA Japan Chapter. He has been working for information security, and founded his own consulting firm back in 2014 with the aim to promote Cloud adoptionproviding consultation to SMEs on how to move to Cloud securely. He also participates in different CSA research and works to promote adoption of CSA’s best practices in different Cloud based te...
Patricia Ciuffo
Karuna Prasad Vemati
Rick Wang Kay Cheng
Peter Slevin
Vinod Ramakrishna
Sunil Arora
Cybersecurity Leader, Researcher, Speaker, and Author
Surendra Narang
Tasha Penwell
Tom Ficke
Sarita Garg
Marco Wong
Akshata Krishnamoorthy Rao
Sr Principal Researcher, Palo Alto Networks
I am a cyber security researcher with more than 14 years of experience building enterprise security solutions spanning areas such as policy management, SSL security, incident response and malware analysis. My expertise lies at the intersection of applied machine learning and malware detection. I am currently exploring the security vulnerabilities of Generative AI applications using automated red teaming.
Sandeep Dhameja
Security Evangelist
Short Term Executioner & Long Term Innovator | Handson multi-Cloud, Cybersecurity GRC & Threat Intel Specialist| Applied Python360 Machine Learning, DevSecOps Specialist | Mentor & Author.
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Dutch Schwartz
CISO and Technology Evangelist
Dutch Schwartz is a fractional CISO and advisor for several technology firms. Prior to this, he was a senior security advisor with Raytheon and AWS. In those roles, he led security strategy, revenue, and customer engagement for fifty global enterprises spanning aviation, digital natives, financial services, travel, media & entertainment, software, and gaming. Dutch partners with CISOs in the Fortune 500 to help them build and execute cy...
Alex Rebo
Enterprise Security Architect
30+ years of Information Security / Assurance, Risk Management in private and public sectors.
CEA, PMP, CISSP, CCSP, ITIL, AWS CSA-A
Eder Marques
Director, Payments Security, BMO Financial Group
Eder is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and Board member with a solid track record of success helping some of the world’s largest and most complex financial institutions to improve their cybersecurity posture.
He is currently the Director of Payments Security on the Financial Crimes Unit, Cybersecurity at BMO Financial Group, keeping 1.4 trillion dollars in assets safe and protecting the daily transactions of over 13...
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Mehmet Emre Ates
Cloud Security Director, Dtech Cloud
With over 21 years of experience, I operate at the intersection of complex engineering and executive strategy. My role is to bridge the gap between technical defense mechanisms and board-level risk management. Whether securing hybrid, cloud or ensuring the 24/7 broadcast continuity of a major media conglomerate, my mission remains the same: Zero Trust, Zero Downtime, and Absolute Integrity.
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Pankaj Kumar
Sr. Project Manager, United Flow Technologies
Pankaj Kumar is a distinguished Technical Program Manager and Cybersecurity Leader with over two decades of experience driving secure digital transformation and platform integration across critical infrastructure industries. His pioneering work in cybersecurity for the water and wastewater sector has significantly strengthened the nation’s resilience against emerging cyber threats targeting vital public utilities. Through his research...
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Kai Fat Frank Chow
Frank Chow brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sector across the Asia-Pacific region, leading teams of professionals in IT governance, technology risk management, cybersecurity, SOC, and business continuity services. He is a staunch advocate for implementing international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, and ISA/IEC 62443 for various multinational companies. Additionally, he has been invited to serve on nu...
Javier Dominguez
Manager Clinical Development IT Services R&D, Galderma
Experienced Director of Information Technology with over 20 years in the R&D life sciences industry, leading digital and cloud transformation initiatives, and the implementation of critical GxP-regulated systems
Wai Hung Tang
William Cruz
Information Security Architect, Bank Itaú
AI Security Technical Lead | AI Security Specialist | Cloud | Cybersecurity/Information Security Architect
With over 15 years of experience, I'm an information security leader focused on architecture for AI and multi-cloud environments. I currently serve as the main technical reference at one of Latin America's largest financial institutions, where I'm responsible for defining security standards that ensure the sa...
Vaman Kini
Senior Information Security Officer, World Bank Group
Ugur Ozer
AI Governance Lead, RBC Capital Markets
Driving the strategic and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence within global financial institutions. A Board Advisor and certified expert with 20+ years of experience transforming risk management to harness the power of AI while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• AI/ML Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks, ensuring ethical deployment and alignment with global standar...
Tatiana Zwerling
Senior Secure IT Assurance Lead, Datavant
Tatiana worked in IT for 15 years before moving to cybersecurity, where she has been working in governance, risk, and compliance for the last 6 years.
Matthew Delaney
Information Security Lead
Vaibhav Sharma
AVP Cyber Security, TÜV SÜD
Vaibhav is working in industrial cyber security from last 18 years. Senior Member for ISA Working Groups and standard committee. Strengths in Cloud security, risk Advisory Consulting, Operation Risk Assessments, program management, design & implementation specialist for project controls.
Strong industry experience with technical, communication & delivery skills in green field, brown field & migrations project acro...
Tannu Jiwnani
Lachlan MacUisdean
Debjyoti Mukherjee
Associate Director for RBC
Debjyoti serves as a senior leader in Technology Risk, focusing on governance, risk, and resilience across the financial services sector. He is responsible for driving strategies that strengthen enterprise resilience, manage risk governance, and enable secure adoption of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services. Over the course of his career, Debjyoti has held leadership roles advising on enterprise ri...
Sarthak Munshi
Tosin Ojo
Carlos Paredes
Cybersecurity and AI Consultant, Paredes Vargas
Phebe Arouni
Faiz Azhar
Shiva Boodoo
Cybersecurity Consultant
I am a cybersecurity and cloud security professional and a contributor to the Cloud Security Alliance’s Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) program. With expertise spanning digital forensics, offensive security, and cloud risk management, they support the advancement of secure, ethical, and trustworthy AI adoption. Their contributions focus on AI governance, risk mitigation, and aligning AI systems with security best practices and emergi...
Harvey Cary
Sr. Lead Information Security Architect, Lumen Technologies
Mun Jun Benjamin Chan
Cristian Bernal
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, EY
Kevin Brenton
Jorden Britto
Cyber Security Compliance Manager
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational ski...
Jeremy Corbin
James Dewey
Ivan Djordjevic
Distinguished Architect - Security & Compliance, Salesforce
Ben Hart
Information Security Assurance Analyst, Pension Protection Fund
Bhavya Jain
Krishna Kant
Simon Loiselle
Jigarkumar Patel
Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture, T-Mobile
Jigar is a senior telecom and cloud architect with 15+ years of experience delivering revenue-critical real-time charging and automation platforms at Tier-1 scale. He is known for high-impact, security-first modernization—driving cloud-native architecture, CI/CD governance, and risk-controlled deployments for nationwide services. He also led “zero-touch” PKI certificate automation (700+ certs across 15 platforms), cutting ...
Shiva Pati
Senior Software Development Engineer
Poorna Rajaraman
Milankumar Rana
Sakthiswaran Rangaraju
Product Security Leader, Pure Storage
Andrea Hodges
Cybersecurity Transformational Leader | Board Member
Transformational cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience advising and leading organizations. LinkedIn.com/in/andrea-hodges
Contributor to the NIST AI Consortium under the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI)
Jeromme Lawler
Ravila White
Tarun Samtani
Stuart Shull
IT Specialist at United States Department of Agriculture
Ashish Vashishtha
Security Compliance Leader
Analytical, results-oriented IS/IT Audit, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader over 19 years of experience managing enterprise-wide IT/IS security risk approach for large healthcare and IT services organizations. Passionate design thinker with an ability to harness innovation by facilitating collaboration to develop enterprise-wide security risk assessments (onsite as well as remote) for high-risk Third-Parties leveraging NIST 800-...
Akshat Vashishtha
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Andrew Yao
Information Security Compliance Analyst, Ouro/Netspend
Karin Fields
CEO, FMx Tech
Erez Kalman
Lead Security Architect
Joseph Martella
Julian Palmer
Julian Palmer is GC, DPO and Chief Risk Officer at Ometria Ltd, a qualified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor with more than 25 years’ experience in privacy and data protection. He leads information security, privacy-by-design and AI governance, drives ISO/IEC 27001, 27701 and 42001 certification, and oversees self-certification under CSA’s CCM and AICM to ensure trust and resilience in AI-driven cloud environments.
Jesher Mark Santos
AVP, Technology and Cyber Risk Compliance, Citibank, N.A. Regional Operating Headquarters
Joyce Tiwari
Head of Information Security, Tarabut
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Joseph Adio
Shankar Chebrolu
Director of Security Architecture, Red Hat
Rajah Chowbay
Rajah Chowbay helps organizations strengthen resilience through AI-driven threat detection, cloud security, and compliance readiness. With over two decades of experience across cybersecurity and IT, he focuses on applying frameworks such as NIST CSF, CSA CCM, and NIST AI RMF to promote responsible AI use and safety in modern security operations.
Tonci Kaleb
Rupesh Paterical
Cybersecurity and AI consultant
Rupesh Paterical is a senior advisory consultant specializing in cybersecurity and AI, with over 20 years of experience in the Middle East. He has advised and delivered cybersecurity and strategic consulting services to leading organizations across the telecommunications, utilities, financial services, and healthcare sectors. His expertise includes greenfield security programs, regulatory and compliance assessments, and enterprise-scale clo...
Jonathan Perez
Director of Cybersecurity Services, Assurit
Jonathan is a cybersecurity and risk management professional with over a decade of experience supporting federal and cloud security programs. He specializes in vulnerability management, compliance, and automation across AWS and hybrid environments, helping organizations strengthen their security posture and meet NIST and FedRAMP standards.
Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys being a home barista, cars, and building things, wheth...
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Aby Rao
Deputy CISO, Paylocity
Aby Rao is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Paylocity, where he leads teams driving initiatives in cloud security, identity management, AI security, and governance. With over two decades of experience spanning UI design, application development, and cybersecurity, he has held leadership roles at MetLife and KPMG. He was honored with the DC100 Award by CISOs Connect™ for his leadership as Deputy CISO. Beyond his corpora...
Craig Rydalch
Senior Director Risk and Compliance
Jatinder Singh
Leon Wellstead
Sameer Ramteke
Senior Manager
Preeti Ravindra
Senior AI Security Researcher, Confidential AI Neocloud
Preeti is a technical leader who has delivered security outcomes by applying AI to security problems and ensuring AI systems are reliable and trustworthy for over a decade. Her career spans startups to Fortune 100 companies where she has advanced research and implemented it into scalable, revenue-aligned systems. She solves problems in security operations, detection engineering and vulnerability management bridging research and engineering ...
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Aamiruddin Syed
Senior Security Architect
Aamiruddin Syed is Cybersecurity Expert with over a decade of experience specializing in DevSecOps, Shift-Left Security, Cloud Security, and Internal Penetration Testing. He is the OWASP GenAI Supply Chain Project Co-Lead and a Contributor to the CSA Agentic AI initiative.
He has authored Supply Chain Software Security – AI, IoT, Application Security (Apress/Springer) and has deep expertise in automating security in CI/...
Wai Kong Wong
Wai Kong is a versatile IT professional who transitioned from a well-rounded career as Head of IT to specializing in Information Security. Over the years, he has earned numerous certifications from leading industry bodies, including Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), ISC2, ISACA, OffSec, The Open Group, Microsoft, AWS, and Okta. In addition to his technical expertise, Wai Kong has contributed to the security community by volunteering in exam de...
Natacha Zucchiatti
Meenakshi Chopra
Public Cloud Security and Compliance Leader, IBM
27+ years in IT industry, cyber security, Governance, risk management, cloud security and certifications
Nikolaos Astyfidis
Head of Cybersecurity Advisory Services
Brian Auten
DoD | DSCA
Ben Benavidez
Security Architect
Andres Castagna
Sales Engineering Manager, Claro Enterprise Solutions
Sales Engineering Manager and former Sales Engineer with 20 years of experience accelerating complex technical sales and delivering innovative, secure solutions across diverse industries—both through channel partners and direct sales. Recognized for proven expertise in pre-sales engineering, solution design, technical demonstrations, and building trusted relationships with enterprise clients.
Adept at leading high-perfo...
Justin Corlett
Security Architect
Oneil Dixon
Information Security Analyst, Legal & General
As a certified cybersecurity professional with experience as both an Application Security Engineer and a Mid Senior Information Security Analyst, I specialise in security, risk management, governance, and compliance particularly in complex, regulated environments. I hold certifications including CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK v4.)
Paul Flatt
CISO, Softsource
Josh Corbin
Senior Security Engineer, Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chris Hemmi
Srivatsan Jagannathan
Security Architect, IBM
Karan Kumar
Sr. Manager GRC, Microland
Dr. Karan Kumar is a visionary Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader with 24+ years of experience driving enterprise risk management, operational resilience, and strategic compliance across global IT organizations. He has successfully led ERM frameworks, AI Governance, crisis management, and business continuity programs while aligning risk strategies with business growth and innovation.
A Doctorate in Risk Management ...
Mukundan Pillai
Loris Gutic
CISO, Bright Security
Global Chief Information Security Officer at Bright Security with over a decade of experience in governance, compliance, and operational security management across the financial, industrial, and technology sectors. My work bridges law, technology, and organizational leadership, focusing on developing resilient, ethical, and adaptive security frameworks for cloud-based and AI-driven environments. At Bright, I lead the company’s global ...
Laurie Jameson
Senior Security Architect, TransUnion
Indranil Jha
Principal Solutions Engineer, Okta Inc
Indranil Jha is an Identity Professional working as Principal Solutions Engineer at Okta and specializing in architecting innovative identity management solutions. With a deep understanding of identity security, Indranil has worked across multiple industries to design and implement secure, scalable authentication and authorization frameworks.
His expertise spans customer identity management, workforce identity management, ...
Ben Jones
Joshua McCray
Sr Lead Cyber Security Analyst, Hilton
Joshua McCray is a Senior Lead Cyber Security Analyst at Hilton, with over a decade of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. He earned both his Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (2016) and his Master's degree in Information Technology (2020) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Throughout his career, Joshua has held diverse roles across the IT landscape, developing a strong foundati...
Dimitrios Pilos
IT/OT Architect, NETNEST
Crystal Coindreau
Sr. Security Architect - AI, Frost Bank
Crystal Coindreau is an accomplished technology professional with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry and specializes in Artificial Intelligence. Her expertise spans AI strategy, AI governance, machine learning applications, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on driving innovation and practical solutions for complex business challenges. Crystal has contributed to AI adoption initiatives, exam development, and though...
Yolanda Darricarrere
SME, Computer Information Research Scientist, Manager
Andres Desa
Head of Cybersecurity Audit
Cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience shaping secure digital ecosystems for global enterprises. I specialize in building resilient security strategies that enable innovation while mitigating risk—across cloud environments, industrial control systems, and emerging technologies like AI-driven systems.
My expertise spans Cybersecurity Strategy, ISO 27001 Advisory & Implementation, Cyber Maturity Assessments...
Robinson Grullon
Cybersecurity Practitioner & Risk Reduction Mindset | Advocate AI Security/Safety
Nagadhara Harini Kanakala
Adugna Kelkay
Principal Information Security Engineer, Mastercard
Stefan Mladenovic
Cyber Security Consultant
Stephen Pullum
Jamel Rainey
Principal Information Security Engineer, ANDMORE
Nestor Reveron
Sr. Technical Trainer, Microsoft
AI & Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader | GenAI Adoption | Speaker | Trainer | PMP® | ITIL | CISA® | AAIA™ | AAISM™ | CISM® | AICP | PECB ISO 42001 | Cobit | CCZT | CEH | GitHubx4 | Microsoftx41 | AWSx7 | GCPx5 | Kubestronaut
✓ Authorized Instructor: Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud | Microsoft | Linux Foundation (Kubernetes) | EC Council | PECB | ISACA
Highly accomplished and ...
Sergio Silva
Product Incubation Manager
Sergio Silva is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in cloud security, Threat Intelligence, networking and AI. As a Product Incubation Manager he drives the success and go-to-market readiness of cutting-edge cybersecurity products. Previously, he held key technical leadership roles, where he specialized in solving complex cybersecurity challenges. Sergio holds several professional certifications from ISC2 ...
Mauricio Tavares
Creator of Shiny Things
Kelvin Winborne
Lead Security Analyst
Rakesh Keshava
Software Architect, Security
Rakesh Keshava is a Software Architect focused on security at a leading identity and security company. He drives enterprise cryptography, PKI automation, and cloud security at scale, including FIPS validated services, certificate lifecycle automation, and secure secrets management across multi region environments. A Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of BCS, he holds multiple US patents and frequently reviews for IEEE and Elsevier journals....
Olugbenga Aderinkoye
Olugbenga Aderinkoye, CISSP, CCSP
Olugbenga is seasoned Cloud Security Engineer. He has over 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, with a focus on secure software deployment and cloud. He excels in developing and managing security programs, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business goals.
Muneeb Ahmad
Cyber Security Architect, Big Immersive
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Sanitra Angram
Audit Project Manager, Sr. Lead, First Horizon Corporation
Sanitra Angram is an accomplished IT audit leader with a decade of experience spanning internal audit, information security, and regulatory bank examinations. As a Senior Lead Audit Project Manager, she drives risk-based assurance initiatives that strengthen governance, data protection, and technology resilience across complex environments.
Sanitra holds an MBA from the University of Memphis and multiple globally recognized c...
Kevin Ayres
Chief Privacy Officer
Aaron Clarke
Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst, Crafted Compliance, Inc.
At Crafted Compliance, Inc. we leverage a collaborative approach to cybersecurity and compliance consulting, where my contributions include pre-sales calls, statement of work creation, and program implementation based on frameworks such as NIST RMF, ISO 27001, and CSA STAR, to name a few. The team focuses on delivering tailored solutions, including designing and testing incident response plans and business continuity protocols to meet clien...
Jean-Christophe Praud
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
Certified CISSP and CCSP Information Specialist.
More than 35 years of experience in IT and Security, full-time security specialist since 15 years.
Ardiana Prekazi
Mayank Saxena
Manager - Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
Mayank Saxena is a cybersecurity and infrastructure expert with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering secure, scalable technology solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Information and Cybersecurity from UC Berkeley and has worked extensively across infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions. Mayank combines deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to help organizations strengthen their security posture. He hol...
Christian Schleicher
Michael Schmitz
Ryan Sellschop
Director of Information Security Compliance
Ryan Sellschop is an accomplished Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader with over 20 years of experience driving global Information Security, IT audit, and enterprise compliance programs across pre-IPO and Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, Ryan served as Director of Information Security Compliance & Assurance Services at Twilio Inc., where he led global Information Security Compliance operations. Previously, Ryan held senior...
John Waller
Cloud Security Practice Lead, AST Group, Ultraviolet Cyber
John Waller is the Cloud Security Practice Lead at UV Cyber (formerly Black Duck) where he spearheads innovative solutions at the intersection of cloud technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. With over 25 years of experience in developing, architecting, and securing web applications, enterprise systems and corporate networks, he has worked with global leaders in finance, technology, pharma, manufacturing, and others, as well...
Don Warden
President, Cyber Pros
Don Warden is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience securing complex environments across diverse industries. His expertise spans digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, and incident response, where he has led high-stakes investigations into ransomware attacks, insider threats, and cyber extortion. As a trusted advisor, Don has guided organizations and high-profile individuals through threat mitigation, re...
Stuart Williams
Solutions Architect - Cloud Solutions & Strategy
As a Solution Consultant, my mission is to architect secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of modern organisations. With a deep understanding of cyber security, Microsoft Azure, and identity management, I focus on delivering resilient, high-performance environments that empower businesses to operate securely and efficiently.
My work involves leading technical discovery and analysis, designing c...
Ikechukwu Okoli
VP Technology Operations
Ikechukwu Okoli leads technology operations at Capsule Technologies, an Africa fintech dedicated to bridging the funding gap for small and medium-scale enterprises using innovative data-driven approaches to business financing.
Ashok Kumar
Software Engineer
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Deepak Swaminathan
Founding Engineer, WideField Security
Mark Brown
Staff
Brad Hemenway
Director, EDGE Business Intelligence
Rosa Kondori
Client Manager
Kira Twombly
Learning Experience Designer, Northeastern University
Kevin Tobin
Lead Video Producer, Northeastern University
Nicholas Knopf
Graphic Designer/Animator, Northeastern University
Jamie Traynor
Senior Multimedia Design Specialist, Northeastern University
Nohjun Park
Multimedia Video Producer, Northeastern University
Keagan Anderson
Web and Digital Marketing Specialist, Northeastern University
Cathy Jo Swain
Senior Learning Solutions Architect, Northeastern Univeristy
Rebecca Rufo-Tepper PhD
Assistant Vice President, EDGE
Illena Armstrong
President, CSA
Illena Armstrong is a long-time international media and business development leader who, with the help of the talented teams she has managed over the years, successfully built and maintained a wide range of award-winning, digitally-driven multimedia, intelligence/research, and educational offerings serving targeted audiences. Along with her current role as President of CSA, she serves as a Fellow with the International Association of Certif...
Rick Blue
AVP Global Learning & Development, CSA
Marina Bregkou
Principal Research Analyst, Associate VP, CSA
Josh Buker
Research Analyst, CSA
Daniele Catteddu
Chief Technology Officer, CSA
Daniele Catteddu is an information security and risk management practitioner, technologies expert and privacy evangelist with over 15 of experience. He worked in several senior roles both in the private and public sector. He is member of various national and international security expert groups and committees on cyber-security and privacy, keynote speaker at several conferences and author of numerous studies and papers on risk management, ...
Megan Czaplinski
AVP of Growth, CSA
Ryan Gifford
Senior Research Analyst, CSA
Tara Hanson
Training Project Manager, CSA
Larry Hughes
VP of Research & Development, CSA
Larry Hughes is the Vice President of Research and Development at the Cloud Security Alliance. With more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, Larry’s holds five advanced security certifications, including CCSK, CCSP, and CISSP. His past roles include Principal Consultant at LJH Cybersecurity, GRC Director at Equinix, and Head of Information Security at
Troy Leach
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), CSA
Troy Leach has spent more than 25 years advocating for the advancement of responsible, safe technology to improve the quality of living and parity for all.
As the Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Leach supports Cloud Security Alliance's corporate strategy and ongoing mission to provide new and relevant cloud security awareness, education, research, programs and membership participation. Mr. Leach specifically focuses on external engageme...
Kaitlin Morgan
Cloud IT Operations Administrator, CSA
Jim Reavis
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSA
For over 30 years, Jim Reavis has worked in cybersecurity industry as an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, technologist and business strategist. Jim’s innovative thinking about emerging trends have been published and presented widely throughout the industry and have influenced many.
Jim launched Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) in 2009 and has led its global growth and position as among the most vital cybersecurity communities worldw...
Hannah Rock
Content Development Manager, CSA
Andy Ruth
Content Developer, CSA
Luciano (J.R.) Santos
Chief Customer Officer, CSA
J.R. Santos serves as the Chief Customer Officer for the Cloud Security Alliance. In this role, J.R. serves as a CSA Member advocate, partnering with leaders across all business units to transform the member experience and ensure that members are the center of every business decision. J.R. leads the Experience Services organization that includes the CSA Membership and Sales team, who work collaboratively to promote a consistent experience f...
Anna Campbell Schorr
Training Program Director, CSA
Kurt Seifried
Chief Innovation Officer, CSA
Courtney Stiven
EVP of Global Marketing, CSA
John Yeoh
Chief Scientific Officer, CSA
With over 15 years of experience in research and technology, John excels at executive-level leadership, relationship management, and strategy development. He is a published author, technologist, and researcher with areas of expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, information security, and next generation technology (IoT, Big Data, SecaaS, Quantum). John specializes in risk management, third party assessment, GRC, data protection, incid...
Ryan Bergsma
Technology Director and Security Manager, CSA
Ryan Richardson
Web Applications Architect
Lucas Moyle
Developer, CSA
Jerod Hollen
Web / Content Developer, CSA
Dominik Vleming
VP of Operations, CSA
Stephen Lumpe
AVP of Creative Strategy & Brand, CSA
Stephen Smith
Senior Graphic Designer, CSA
Nicole Krenz
Website Project Manager, CSA
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