Chandrashekar Chettiar
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Cybersecurity & IT Risk Leader | Cybersecurity Strategist | BFSI & Critical Infrastructure
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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I am a strategic, business-focused cybersecurity leader with 23+ years of experience, having driven enterprise-wide security transformation across financial services, energy, and diversified enterprise groups. I bring a proven track record of translating cybersecurity into measurable business value — reducing risk exposure, enabling regulatory compliance, and strengthening operational resilience in highly regulated environments. Currently, I provide CISO advisory and leadership services, helping organizations build robust, future-ready cybersecurity landscapes aligned with their digital journeys, business objectives, and statutory requirements. My work focuses on enabling security as a business enabler, not just a control function. I specialize in: Designing long-term cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps based on current-state maturity assessments and global best practices Establishing Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations Providing board and senior leadership reporting on cybersecurity maturity, risk exposure, and treatment progress Driving large-scale cybersecurity transformation and technology implementation programs I am known for building lean, high-performing security teams, optimizing cybersecurity investments, and engaging effectively with boards, executive leadership, and regulators. 🔹 Leadership & Operational Competency: Information Security Leadership (15+ years) IT Infrastructure & Platforms (5+ years) Data Center & OT Network Security (3+ years) IT Service Management (3+ years) System & Network Administration (4+ years) IT General Controls, Audit & Compliance (5+ years) Change Advisory & Architecture Boards (3+ years) Security Domains & Solutions: Cyber Defense & Threat Management · Zero Trust & Identity Protection · Cloud & SaaS Security · Application & API Security · Endpoint & Network Security · Data Protection & Privacy · GRC & Compliance Automation · Security Operations (SOC/MDR) · Vulnerability & Exposure Management · OT Security
Career Timeline
- Sep 2022–Present· 4 yrs
- Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentSep 2022–Present
- Nov 2018–Sep 2022· 3 yrs 10 mos
- Enterprise Information Security OfficerNov 2018–Sep 2022
- Jun 2018–Nov 2018· 5 mos
- Chief Manager, ITJun 2018–Nov 2018
- Feb 2015–May 2018· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Information Security OfficerFeb 2015–May 2018
- Nov 2011–Feb 2015· 3 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Manager, Information SecurityNov 2011–Feb 2015
- Oct 2011–Feb 2015· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Manager, Information SecurityOct 2011–Feb 2015
- Chief Manager, ITOct 2011–Feb 2015
- Sep 2006–Oct 2011· 5 yrs 1 mo
- Sr. Consultant – IT Security OperationsSep 2006–Oct 2011
- Sep 2006–2011· 4 yrs 4 mos
- Senior Consultant, Information SecuritySep 2006–2011
- Jul 2005–Sep 2006· 1 yr 2 mos
- Senior FMS EngineerJul 2005–Sep 2006
- Jul 2005–Sep 2006· 1 yr 2 mos
- Sr. FMS EngineerJul 2005–Sep 2006
- Aug 2003–Jun 2005· 1 yr 10 mos
- Senior Engineer, SystemsAug 2003–Jun 2005
- Nov 2001–Jul 2003· 1 yr 8 mos
- Engineer, IT SupportNov 2001–Jul 2003
Education
Post Graduate Diploma
Information Technology
Symbiosis
Postgraduate Degree
Symbiosis
Post Graduate Diploma
Information Technology
Symbiosis Centre for Distance LearningBachelor's degree
Commerce
Mumbai University, India