Introducing Cyber Doctor Lalit Gupta

Dr. Lalit Gupta, widely recognized as “The Cyber Doctor,” a distinguished Information Security Leader with almost three decades of experience. Dr. Gupta boasts a rich background encompassing diverse sectors such as Government, FinTech, BFSI, IT/ITES, SaaS, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Aviation, Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecom, rendering him a true authority in the field.

As President of the Cybersecurity Council (CSC), Dr. Gupta’s expertise traverses a myriad of sectors including Government, FinTech, BFSI, IT/ITES, SaaS, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Aviation, Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecom. His proficiency in areas such as Information Security, Cyber Security, Audit, Risk Management, Cloud Security, and Privacy Protection has established him as a prominent figure in the cybersecurity domain.

Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Information Security, Cyber Security, Audit, Risk Management, Cloud Security, and Privacy Protection, Dr. Gupta has authored seminal works including “Cybersecurity Chronicles: Navigating the Digital World Safely” and “Secure Shift: Sailing Through Cultural Waters in Information Security.” His academic journey is highlighted by a PhD in Information Security and an MBA in e-Business.

Dr. Gupta’s professional accolades extend to prestigious certifications such as CISSP, Lead Auditor (ISMS, BCMS, SMS), Lead Implementer (ISO 27001:2022), GRCP, MBCI, CDPO, C-CISO, CRISC, CISA, ITIL v3 Foundation, CISM, BCCE, DRP 5000, CBCI, CHFI, CCIO (Cyber Crime Intervention Officer), CCC (Certified Cyber Criminologist), among others.

In addition to his academic and professional achievements, Dr. Gupta was part of the founding team that established CERT-In (Computer Emergency Response Team) India. Under his leadership and expertise, CERT-In was established for the Government of India under a public-private partnership model, further cementing his legacy as a pioneer in cybersecurity.

Dr. Gupta has also been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Award — a PhD (Hon) in Cyber Security, bestowed upon him by Christian Central University, USA. He was honored with the prestigious “Pillars of India Award” at the IIT Madras Campus, further underscoring his remarkable contributions to the field of cybersecurity.

At present, Dr. Gupta serves as the Global Head of IT GRC & Cyber Security at Al Gihaz Group, spearheading transformative initiatives in strategic security governance, proactive risk management, security operations optimization, and more. His visionary leadership has catalyzed groundbreaking advancements in security architecture, compliance oversight, incident response, and third-party risk management.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Gupta held pivotal entrepreneurship ventures being founder CEO of Skillusions and Founding Director/Chief Advisory Officer of CyResMan, where his entrepreneurial spirit propelled cybersecurity initiatives across the Middle East, Africa, and India.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Gupta has been instrumental in pioneering initiatives such as establishing specialized Centres of Excellence, guiding global governance and risk management endeavours, and driving innovation through the integration of cutting-edge technologies like RPA, AI, and ML.

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