Modern CISO Network: Board Book

Aditya is the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Data Protection Officer at Ness Digital Engineering which is part of KKR venture capitalist arm. As a CISO, Aditya fosters business innovation, transformation, agility, and viability through dynamic leadership and vision. He is a groundbreaking, entrepreneurial, and recognized security, and operations executive operating at the intersection of disruptive innovation, risk management, transformative thought leadership, and technology strategy.

He brings over two decades of experience across financial and technology industry to various facets of Information Security He is a dynamic security leader, focused on energizing and modernizing information security programs. He has a proven track record of recruiting talent, building loyal teams that execute and deliver. Aditya has a cross spectrum subject matter expertise in the areas of security engineering and architecture, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, security operations, GRC, incident response, data protection, cloud security, application security, data privacy and information security program management.

In his previous roles, Aditya has led several leadership roles in global fin-tech enterprises such as Point72 Asset Management, Bloomberg LP, etc. Aditya has also worked as an Information Security consultant in the Financial Service Office at Ernst & Young, where he provided consulting services to Fortune 100 companies. Aditya has extensive experience in providing information security advisory services to the retail industry clients and assess their infrastructure and business environment.

Aditya brings a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership acumen to corporate boards. With a deep understanding of cybersecurity trends, regulations, and best practices, Aditya can provide valuable insights and guidance on developing effective cybersecurity strategies aligned with the organization’s business objectives. As a board member, he actively participates in board meetings, contributing to decision-making processes, and providing guidance on matters related to cybersecurity, risk management, and technology investments. With a strong focus on enabling businesses and embedding security in different business functions, Aditya believes that comprehensive security requires collaboration with all of the engineering, technology, and business organizations. He has a proven ability to lead and grow teams, manage complex projects, and deliver products that meet or exceed stringent security standards.

He holds a Masters in Information Security Management from Carnegie Mellon University, professional certificates from Harvard University and is passionate about technology/information security. He holds several professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM, CEH and is a boardroom-certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and his competence in the field of cyber security and risk management.