Sushmita Rai

Background

About Sushmita Rai

An accomplished Information Security and risk professional with a proven history of managing clients and advising C-suite across various industries by defining cybersecurity strategy and roadmap, designing and leading security transformation programs and helping them improve the overall security posture. Extensive background spanning security maturity assessments, third-party risk management, security awareness and training, framework and regulatory compliance management, CISO advisory, managing end to end security of Payment System and solutioning complex security deals and proposals. Strong understanding and experience in working with security frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, and CIS, SOX, PIPEDA, PCI-DSS. Expert in designing end-to-end third-party risk management programs for multiple clients and evaluating the maturity of their existing program against security best practices and regulatory requirements. Excellent hands-on experience in defining security implications and requirements for payment applications and identifying technological solutions that provide practical risk mitigation and business enablement.