Chitij Chauhan

Background

About Chitij Chauhan

Champions keep playing until they get it right” ~ Billy Jeane King Following this philosophy I keep on thriving to achieve the success. I am a talented cybersecurity professional with skills in cybersecurity strategy development and oversight of several risk programs. I am deft at managing technical and non-technical cyber security programs and processes in areas such as Security Risk & Governance, Issues Management, GRC Platform, Controls Assurance, Risk Analytics & Metrics, Vendor Security Oversight, Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Protection, Vulnerability Management, Platform Assessments, Identity & Access Risk Management and Threat Management. Skilled in leading various cyber security initiatives for the federal sector including providing cyber security trainings to Indian Air Force and to various federal sector entities in Bahrain. Successfully served as the first ever CISO of Valuefy Technologies and led the development of cyber security program from scratch leading upto the buildup of upto forty plus security policies and implementation of more than twenty plus security controls including secure remote access and zero trust security model. Some of my key achievements include: • DigitalConfex, Awarded Top 25 Cyber Security Person of the Year 2023 Award. • Revered as an esteemed panel speaker at various cybersecurity conferences across the globe, sharing invaluable insights and best practices with a global audience. • Certification Maestro: Distinguished holder of an extensive portfolio of over thirty international IT certifications, spanning a wide spectrum of cybersecurity domains. Notable certifications include those in cyber security governance, compliance, data privacy, and technology-related security, encompassing cloud security, firewall technology, SIEM, endpoint protection, SASE, etc. • Virtual CISO success at Netcore: Playing a pivotal role in elevating the organisation's cybersecurity readiness. Achieved a remarkable 60%+ improvement in Netcore's overall cybersecurity posture, reinforcing resilience against emerging threats. • Revolutionising sales cycles for SAAS companies, including Allbound and Valuefy, by more than 30%. • Proven expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring unwavering adherence to compliance standards and data privacy regulations. • Global Cybersecurity Advocate: Acknowledged as a global advocate for cybersecurity excellence, with a demonstrated ability to drive transformative change, innovation, and resilience.