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“Identify your crown jewels, prioritize proactive risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and effectively protect critical assets,“ says Anand Deodhar, Group CIO, Force Motors

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? I currently serve as the Group CIO for Force Motors, Jaya Hind Industries, and the Force Rolls Royce JV, overseeing IT functions across nine plants in India. My responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps, driving digital transformation, and managing IT solutions and governance. I […]

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Dubai’s Top 20 Most Followed Chief Information Officer (CIOs) on LinkedIn

In the rapidly evolving digital transformation landscape, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has become increasingly pivotal. These tech visionaries steer their organizations toward innovation and influence the broader technology ecosystem with their insights and leadership. Several CIOs have emerged as influential voices in a dynamic hub like Dubai, which is renowned for its forward-thinking

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Dubai’s Top 6 Most Followed Chief Information Security Officer (CISOs) on LinkedIn

In an era where cybersecurity holds the greatest importance, the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has become increasingly critical, especially in various sectors. Dubai, a leading global hub ranking 5th globally in cybersecurity, is home to some of the most innovative and effective CISOs who ensure the security and integrity of financial institutions.

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“Having the right tools is not enough without a well-trained workforce to carry out the job” said Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman, Head of IT, Shared Services at PNB Commercial.

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? I am the Head of IT, shared services for PNB Commercial, the real estate subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, a premier fund management company in Malaysia. I oversee the IT Department and all the IT Services delivery within the group, which consists of

“Having the right tools is not enough without a well-trained workforce to carry out the job” said Ts. Saiful Bakhtiar Osman, Head of IT, Shared Services at PNB Commercial. Read More »

“I strongly believe cybersecurity is a team effort, and together, we can build a more secure digital infrastructure and applications” said James Thang, Group Chief Information Officer(CIO) at UCSI Group.

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? I am the CIO for group of companies digitalization in education, healthcare, hotel, retail, telco, E-Money operator, consulting, construction, F&B and automotive. How will you describe your journey in the cybersecurity Industry? Handholding University’s Computer Science Faculty offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity

“I strongly believe cybersecurity is a team effort, and together, we can build a more secure digital infrastructure and applications” said James Thang, Group Chief Information Officer(CIO) at UCSI Group. Read More »

“Security is not a one time affair and need to keep reviewing, evolving and enhancing time to time” said Umesh Kalyankar, CISO & VP Technology at Bank of China.

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? As a CISO, responsible for Security, Risk, Governance and Compliance from India Regulator and Head Office Regulations, Overview of Technology Projects. How will you describe your journey in the cybersecurity Industry? For almost 2 decades managing banking technology and security projects and now

“Security is not a one time affair and need to keep reviewing, evolving and enhancing time to time” said Umesh Kalyankar, CISO & VP Technology at Bank of China. Read More »

“Cyber threats evolve rapidly, and staying ahead requires a commitment to ongoing education and the flexibility to implement new strategies and technologies” said Sameer H Kulkarni, CIO at Coreintegra Consulting Services Pvt.Ltd and Core Integra Global Services Pvt.Ltd.

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? As the CIO of Core Integra, I lead the IT strategy and oversee technology initiatives to drive business growth. My responsibilities include managing IT operations, ensuring cybersecurity, aligning technology with business goals, and fostering innovation. I also collaborate with other executives to integrate

“Cyber threats evolve rapidly, and staying ahead requires a commitment to ongoing education and the flexibility to implement new strategies and technologies” said Sameer H Kulkarni, CIO at Coreintegra Consulting Services Pvt.Ltd and Core Integra Global Services Pvt.Ltd. Read More »

Tech Fusion Summit: Sailpoint x Proofpoint: Enhancing email security & identity governance with a people-centric approach

Powered By Powered By Several CXOs under one roof for an evening of Cybersecurity Colloquy! Recently, CXO Junction organized the Tech Fusion Conference, a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange with Industry Leaders. This program featured solution showcase sessions, panel discussion on a critical topic and interactive Q&A, facilitating the exchange of diverse perspectives of the

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“Always have the thirst to learn new things,, collaborate with good knowledgeable people, get trained, face test & never fear of failure.” said Gokulavan Jayaraman, Deputy Compliance Head & CISO at Lumina Datamatics Limited

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? At my current role, I am responsible for developing, implementing IT & Security strategies; overseeing technology operations; evaluating and implementing technology solutions; ensuring data security; ensuring compliance and fostering innovation. How will you describe your journey in the cybersecurity Industry? It all started

“Always have the thirst to learn new things,, collaborate with good knowledgeable people, get trained, face test & never fear of failure.” said Gokulavan Jayaraman, Deputy Compliance Head & CISO at Lumina Datamatics Limited Read More »

“It is crucial to periodically revisit your security architecture to reevaluate risks and make necessary adjustments,” said Irshad Saifi, CDIO at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Can you describe your current role, and what responsibilities do you undertake? (Word Limit: 100 words) In my current role, I am responsible for driving the Innovation, Business Transformation, Information Technology and Cybersecurity for the firm. I play a pivotal role in identifying the firm’s needs and spearheading the development of a customer-centric digital transformation

“It is crucial to periodically revisit your security architecture to reevaluate risks and make necessary adjustments,” said Irshad Saifi, CDIO at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Read More »