Hire the Best Chief Information Security Officer in Mumbai, India

Nilesh is a seasoned professional with 20+ years of 'exclusive' experience in areas covering Cyber Security, IT Risk Management, Data Protection and Privacy. He has extensively been involved in providing Cyber Security services to international clients representing broad industry sectors. Most of his experience has been in leadership roles with distinction of building Cyber Security capabilities (people, process & technology) grounds up for organizations. At present he is serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with Bekaert and has previously been with Aditya Birla Payments Bank, LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech,, Adventity Global service ltd(KPO) ,NSDL in leadership capacities. He has extensive experience in developing the cyber security strategy, establishing cyber security road maps and investments (budgets) for large Cyber Security, Security Governance and IT Risk Management transformation (capability building) programs. His key expertise areas are: • Enterprise level design and implementation of Information security Governance, Risk and Compliance program • Managing complex risk and exposure related issues and development of appropriate and pragmatic security controls • IT Security operations and taking countermeasures and implementing mitigation techniques • Experience in creation and deployment of solutions for Information Security and IT Infra Management including Information Security design and implementation, Information Security Organization, Data Center and Network Design and implementation, IT Audits, Regulatory Compliance and handling, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, IT Compliance, Self-Assessment and Risk Assessments and mitigation for information assets of diverse companies and organizations. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • INFOSEC MAESTROS Awards 2016 - India • DSCI Excellence Award 2015 - India • TOP 100 CISO Awards winner 2015 - India • INFOSEC MAESTROS Awards 2015 - India • INFOSEC MAESTROS Awards 2014 - India • TOP 100 CISO Awards winner 2012 – India

Currently Working with Shri Arihant Co-Op Bank Ltd. As Head - IT & Digital Banking from June 2010 to till date & I have Successfully implemented MPLS Connectivity , Firewall deployments in Branches & Data Center. CTS Clearing, NACH, ATM Card ( NFS Rupay), Ecommerce, EMV Certification, IMPS credit &Internet Viewing. My Job profile Includes CBS UAT , Risk & Security Compliance , meetings with vendors, connectivity & coordinate with vendor SLA, Data Center Management, DR Managment,Hardware/Server Procurement, asset Management, Firewall Management including policy creation,Payment Certification & Documentations, End user Support, Vendor management, Discussing on projects and taking quotation and presenting in Board for approval.

30 years of Banking Business and IT Operations, Cybersecurity, IS Audit with Governance, Risk and Compliance view... and, still learning and delivering.

A Postgraduate from The Mumbai University, India and CISM certified ISO27001 Implementer with more than Twenty years of experience in Banking, Consulting, Telecom, ISP and Data Center environments. This includes BCP/ DRP consulting, Vulnerability/ Penetration testing, Datacenter setup, Project Management for IDC customers, Suntone audit for IDC, IDC Management and system/Network/telecom administration. Specialties: CISM, CPISI, ISP background,handling Datacenter+ mailing solutions and network security + BS7799+ISO27001+ ITILv3 + RedhatLinux Certified Engineer + CCNA

I am a Cyber Security Professional with deep expertise in Sales, Revenue Management, Cyber Security and Risk Advisory, Techno-Commercial Deal closures, Management Consulting, Strategic Alliances etc. My experience spans across multiple industries including BFSI, Manufacturing, Telecom, Pharma, Healthcare, E-Commerce, Logistics, Automotive, Engineering etc. I have closed deals with various stakeholders in these industries including the CEOs, CIOs, CISO's, CBO's or any other relevant CXO's for the business. I also have extensive experience in running the strategic alliances for business building spreading across Consulting partners, OEMs, SIs, Resellers or any other relevant partners in the Business Chain. Currently, I am Director - Cyber Security at Accolite Software where I am running the Security practice globally which includes Cyber Risk Management, Identity & Access Management, Management Consulting, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Threat Hunting, GRC, Data Security & Privacy, OT/IOT Security etc. My scope ranges across the globe including US, Europe, India, APAC etc. I am also the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Accolite Digital wherein I am responsible for global ISO 27001 roll out along with SOC2, Cloud security implementation including CASB and CNAPP, Endpoint protection, Identity Management, DevSecOps, VAPT, Red Teaming and other security initiatives including Training/Awareness across the board.

Responsible for ensuring that any software or solution developed or acquired meets the application security standards by conducting application security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Also responsible for the design, implementation and integration of appropriate application security policies, guidelines, training, evaluations, controls and solutions.

Presently working with RBL Bank as an AVP - Information Security and Governance. Have successfully implemented security products on large scale. Strong education background on Information Security accompanied by certifications like CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 LA , PMP and ITIL V3. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law. Strongly believe success Information Security is as good as People-Process and Technology Integration. Specialization is Information Risk Management, Setting up Information Security and related Infrastructure, Application Security, Infra Audits, Building framework against Advance Threats, Team Development etc. Hands on experience on security products like Secure Web Gateway, FireEye, WebInspect, Nessus, DLP, DRM, SOC etc.

Risk Manager with 8+ years of experience in Risk management, Data Privacy, PCI DSS Audit & implementation, ISO 27001 Audit & implementation and ISMS. Also there is 9+ years of experience into other domains like system administration, Operation Leadership & engagement for smooth service delivery. Proven abilities in project management and conflict resolution. Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to effectively lead personnel in various combat and non-combat situations. Seeking challenging position in company with opportunity for advancement. Within HCL my Key skills are: • Conducting assessments for Internal Projects based on Organization defined domains and requirements. • Discuss open risks and share Project Risk Status report to Delivery on periodic basis. • Support Sr. Leadership on assessment related documentation and Deck preparations periodically. • Conduct Information Security and Data Privacy Risk Advisory session to projects of my span periodically. • Support to Corporate Learning & Development team with regards to contents for Awareness sessions across, ISMS, Risk Management, Data Privacy, PHI, PCI and other relevant standards within scoping and requirement as per Business. • Participating in setting up work from home solution for the employees. • Core Team member of Induction Program and conduct periodic relevant sessions as a KT and advisories to new team members. • Conduct Transition risk assessment for the Go-Live projects and share the risks with help of Operations to Client if any. • As a Single point of contact from Risk Management team involve in the organizational audits (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS QSA audits) and assist auditors. • Being part of central enterprise risk team, responsible to discuss and close all the open risks for other internal LOBs of Risk & Compliance team by communicating with relevant stakeholders.