Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed their expertise, and acquired comprehensive industry knowledge. Currently, Sarita Padmini holds the position of Director - Cyber Security and Data Privacy under the Technology consulting unit of Protiviti India Member Private Limited and an active Board Member at WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity India Affiliate. She is responsible for leading cybersecurity & data privacy projects for her clients and analysing the evolving security and privacy challenges and developing innovative solutions for her clients.

In past, Sarita has contributed to large scale national projects such as secure implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account Number (Unique Health ID of India), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Invest India, India’s National ID project - Aadhaar and other digital innovation. She has curated long term strategic partnerships for her organizations with key cross-sectoral national and international institutions such as Data Security Council of India(DSCI), Cert-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), ISACA. She has spearheaded multiple initiatives to support Women-in-Tech at her organization, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the field of technology. She holds several professional certifications and has achieved notable accomplishments in her career.

Overall, with immense pride as a working mother, Sarita Padmini exemplifies a highly skilled cybersecurity professional dedicated to analysing security challenges and delivering effective solutions to her clients. Her extensive experience, leadership acumen, and cross- sector expertise position