DPO CLUB: CHENNAI CHAPTER
DPO CLUB: CHENNAI CHAPTER
DPO CLUB: CHENNAI CHAPTER
DPO CLUB: CHENNAI CHAPTER
Senthil Kumar Iyyappan
Senthil Kumar Iyyappan
Chair of our Chennai Chapter
Chair of our Chennai Chapter
Senthil Kumar Iyyappan (a.k.a. “SKI”) is a seasoned Information Security professional and a passionate people leader who is committed to the security and privacy of data and systems while helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals. SKI is currently the CISO for Ocrolus, a document AI platform that enables faster and more accurate financial decision-making. Prior to joining Ocrolus, SKI held the position of Deputy CISO and was one of the early employees at Freshworks, which is the first SaaS startup from India to be listed on the NASDAQ. Before his tenure at Freshworks, SKI worked as a corporate information security manager, overseeing the security of over 100+ banking, health care, and insurance organizations at Tata Consultancy Services. SKI is also a pro bono mentor via ADPList.org for cybersecurity, leadership, and career guidance and advisor for executive leadership teams of multiple SaaS startups. SKI is recognized as one of India's 40 under 40 leaders as a CYBER ICON
Senthil Kumar Iyyappan (a.k.a. “SKI”) is a seasoned Information Security professional and a passionate people leader who is committed to the security and privacy of data and systems while helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals. SKI is currently the CISO for Ocrolus, a document AI platform that enables faster and more accurate financial decision-making. Prior to joining Ocrolus, SKI held the position of Deputy CISO and was one of the early employees at Freshworks, which is the first SaaS startup from India to be listed on the NASDAQ. Before his tenure at Freshworks, SKI worked as a corporate information security manager, overseeing the security of over 100+ banking, health care, and insurance organizations at Tata Consultancy Services. SKI is also a pro bono mentor via ADPList.org for cybersecurity, leadership, and career guidance and advisor for executive leadership teams of multiple SaaS startups. SKI is recognized as one of India's 40 under 40 leaders as a CYBER ICON
Balamurali B
Balamurali B
Chair of our Chennai Chapter
Chair of our Chennai Chapter
With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Balamurali serves as the Head of Security for Banyan Software and the virtual CISO (vCISO) for its 70+ Operating Companies. He excels in M&A security due diligence, ensuring acquisition targets meet stringent cybersecurity and compliance standards. He leads initiatives to strengthen security across systems, networks, and data, ensuring resilience against evolving threats. In his dual role, he drives security strategy, governance, and incident response readiness at Banyan HQ while providing tailored security advisory and oversight to the OPCOs. Balamurali’s expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust policies, and managing risk makes him a trusted advisor for creating resilient and compliant organizations. Certified in CISSP, CCISO, and ISO 27001, he is also a mentor to aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Balamurali serves as the Head of Security for Banyan Software and the virtual CISO (vCISO) for its 70+ Operating Companies. He excels in M&A security due diligence, ensuring acquisition targets meet stringent cybersecurity and compliance standards. He leads initiatives to strengthen security across systems, networks, and data, ensuring resilience against evolving threats. In his dual role, he drives security strategy, governance, and incident response readiness at Banyan HQ while providing tailored security advisory and oversight to the OPCOs. Balamurali’s expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust policies, and managing risk makes him a trusted advisor for creating resilient and compliant organizations. Certified in CISSP, CCISO, and ISO 27001, he is also a mentor to aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
Chennai Privacy Summit
Chennai Privacy Summit
25th January 2025
25th January 2025
25th January 2025
Host: M2P Fintech
Host: M2P Fintech
Host: M2P Fintech
The event brought together industry leaders and professionals to share valuable insights and drive impactful discussions on the evolving landscape of data protection and privacy. From exploring cutting-edge strategies to implementing robust frameworks for privacy and compliance, the summit was packed with meaningful takeaways for all attendees.
The event brought together industry leaders and professionals to share valuable insights and drive impactful discussions on the evolving landscape of data protection and privacy. From exploring cutting-edge strategies to implementing robust frameworks for privacy and compliance, the summit was packed with meaningful takeaways for all attendees.
