Nancy Lal

Background

About Nancy Lal

Cybersecurity & Transformation professional with 8+ years of experience designing large-scale cybersecurity and privacy compliance programs, building enterprise security architectures, and delivering risk-focused solutions for Fortune 500 organizations across healthcare, BFSI, aviation, retail, and e-commerce.I specialize in driving security initiatives at the intersection of cloud, compliance, data protection, and business strategy. My work spans designing NIST-aligned and ISO-based compliance programs, shaping cybersecurity operating models, developing security policies and standards, enabling cloud transformation, and delivering end-to-end cyber program management.With deep experience across NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS, and NIST CSF, I have led privacy programs, cyber maturity assessments, global data mapping initiatives, SSP creation, enterprise risk assessments, and multi-region cloud security assurance for highly regulated industries.My contributions include building multimillion-dollar cybersecurity solutions, leading RFP/RFI/SOW development, managing enterprise security partnerships, operationalizing security strategies impacting tens of thousands of users, and driving practice-level capability building, recruitment, and diversity initiatives.I bring a blended background across cybersecurity strategy, risk advisory, product engineering, and program delivery — enabling me to translate complex security requirements into scalable, business-aligned solutions.Certified in AZ-500, CCSK, AWS Cloud Practitioner, OneTrust, and Zscaler Zero Trust Architect, I’m passionate about strengthening cyber foundations and enabling secure digital transformation at scale.I simplify complexity, architect resilient programs, and help global enterprises build secure, future-ready operating models.