Harb Singh

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About Harb Singh

CISO & Director of CyberSecurity | 20+ years of experience | Strategic leadership in Cybersecurity, GRC, Security Operations and Business Resilience | CISSP As a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience across sectors, including Government, Energy, Defence, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Insurance. I have a strong technical foundation that began as a Security Architect. My career has evolved into cybersecurity leadership, underpinned by extensive consultancy experience, where I have advised a diverse range of clients on security strategies and best practices. Currently in my role as Global CISO for a Tier 1 automotive supplier, I have established security teams from the ground up, managed security transformation programs, and ensured enterprisewide security compliance and resilience. Key areas of expertise include: • Risk based security strategy: Aligning security initiatives with business objectives to strengthen organisational security while supporting growth. • Threat intelligence and incident response: Implementing advanced threat detection and response mechanisms. • Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC): Ensuring adherence to standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, TiSAX, NIST, NIS2 & CIS. • Supply chain security: Managing third party risks. • Cybersecurity operations: Overseeing security architecture, incident response, and vulnerability management. I excel at bridging the gap between technical teams and business leaders, translating security challenges into actionable, business aligned strategies. My ability to communicate effectively at the C-suite level ensures that cybersecurity is seamlessly integrated into the broader business strategy. Key achievements : • Building and leading security teams: Developing cross functional teams capable of driving cybersecurity transformation and ensuring operational excellence. • Business focused security leadership: Combining deep technical knowledge with business acumen to prioritise security investments that enhance both protection and profitability. • Assumed breach mindset: Leading with the understanding that threats are inevitable, focusing on resilience, rapid recovery, and minimising the impact of security incidents. • Driving the AI strategy within the business, this includes writing the AI policy, chairs the AI working group to identify and drive high-value use cases from concept to deployment. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of security talent and continuously improving the organisation’s cybersecurity posture through innovation and collaboration.