Sunil Kumar Kumar Sharma

Senior Vice President - IT Security & Risk Management (CISO) at ALDAR

Industry thought leader who leads and apply acquired knowledge, skills and experience towards building and implementing custom methodologies and frameworks that balance information security, compliance and business agility. Energetic, visionary strategist qualified by a 25+ years record of ground-up success in Information Security, Security Architecture, Governance, Risk and Compliance with a proven verifiable track record and a strong sense of dedication that drives towards accomplishing challenging goals with persistent commitment; a continuous learner with a passion for innovation in Security and Risk Management to drive bottom-line business contributions by optimizing security investments i.e. avoid losses from security incidents and improve customer retention, enhance business decision-making and reduce corporate liability. Inspiring leader and articulate communicator; proven ability to recruit, develop and retain top talent. Exceptional levels of integrity, work ethic and drive to achieve; having strong problem solving, interpersonal and managerial skills. Expertise in: * Information & Cyber Security Strategy * Information Security Governance * Security Architecture * Enterprise Architecture * Cloud Computing Controls * AI and ML based Cyber Security Tools & Technologies * Information Risk Management (life-cycle) * Data Governance & Privacy * Security Incident Response Program * Project Life Cycle Management * ISO27001, PCI DSS and NIST * BCM, IT Audit and Compliance Management * IT GRC & Best Practices * Security Tools, Policies, Standards, Processes & Guidelines * People Management (internal & external) * Digital Transformation * Security Operation Center and Surveillance * Targeted Intelligence-based Security Awareness Program * End-point Security Controls * Reputation Enabled Defense