Modern CISO Network: Board Book
A directory of board-ready security leaders
location
ANZ
areas of expertise
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Technology risk management
- Controls assurance
- Identity and access management
- Cyber defense and operations
- Application and cloud security
- Threat intel
- Vulnerability management
- Incident response management
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Third-party vendor security
- Recruit and retain top talent
Manasseh Paradesi
CISO
Tyro Payments Limited
Manasseh is a cybersecurity SME and executive advisor with extensive leadership experience, utilizing a risk-based approach to protect digital assets, enhance security posture, and manage technology risks. His focus on customer expectations, results-driven outcomes, and a pragmatic approach has consistently enabled him to transform cybersecurity deliverables into tangible value propositions for boards and executive leadership teams. His risk-based perspective on cybersecurity has been instrumental in his success across the three lines of defense.
His commitment to simplification and meticulous attention to detail has led to the delivery of high-quality work products. These include optimized SIEM operations, the development and implementation of risk-focused cybersecurity strategies, maturation of security posture in line with internationally recognized security standards and certifications, and the implementation of compliance programs to support security and regulatory attestations. He has been effective in defining sustainable and manageable technology risk profiles, implementing and streamlining cybersecurity policies and procedures, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing security technologies for data security and privacy management, and redesigning IT processes for greater efficiency. His continuous improvement efforts have been key in effectively mitigating legal and regulatory obligations within a defined cyber risk appetite.