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Anand Thangaraju

Anand Thangaraju

Field CISO & Cyber Strategist, ePlus and ISACA Silicon Valley Board Member

San Francisco, California, United States

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Anand is a seasoned technology evangelist and servant leader, renowned for his expertise across AI, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Risk Management, Fintech and Business Development. Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with CIO/CISO/CTO/CDOs as a fellow practitioner, consultant (vCISO) and/or Field CISO representing product vendors and channel partners.
His impactful presence as an industry thought leader is underscored by his contributions as a speaker and panelist at leading industry events. Anand’s engagement with key security bodies like NIST, ISACA, ISC2, OWASP, CFF, PBC significantly shapes security policies and promotes better cybersecurity practices. Anand is a distinguished board advisor, strategic angel and a limited partner in several startups and venture capital firms, specializing in cybersecurity.
As a proud alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a continuous learner with 20+ active certifications including CISSP, CIPM, AWS, he brings a blend of academic excellence and a growth mindset to the table.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an amateur vocalist, an adventure and a travel hacker, showcasing his diverse interests and passions.
With a keen eye for innovation and a knack for strategic thinking, Anand continues to make a significant impact in the world of technology and finance, driving growth and transformation in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Area of Expertise

  • Business & Management
  • Finance & Banking
  • Government, Social Sector & Education
  • Information & Communications Technology
  • Law & Regulation

Topics

  • Cybersecuirty
  • AI and Cybersecurity
  • Cyberthreats
  • Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
  • Emerging Cybersecurity Topics
  • cybersecurity compliance
  • cybersecurity awareness
  • Active Cyber Defence
  • cyber attacks
  • Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance
  • Cybersecurity Strategy
  • AI Ethics
  • AI Agents
  • FinTech Product Innovation
  • Fintech
  • ClimateTech
  • Privacy-Preserving AI Models
  • Privacy
  • privacy engineering
  • Privacy and Data Protection
  • Privacy Enhancing Technology
  • Data Privacy
  • Third Party Risk Management
  • Vendor Risk Management
  • Channel Strategy
  • Channel Development
  • Building Strategic Channels and Alliances
  • business development
  • Business Growth
  • Business strategy
  • Business & Innovation

Anand Thangaraju

Field CISO & Cyber Strategist, ePlus and ISACA Silicon Valley Board Member

San Francisco, California, United States

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