Sindhu Vethoddy — CEO
I am a Managing Director and Practice Leader with over 25 years of global consulting experience in Cyber Risk, Data Privacy, and IT Governance, delivering advisory and assurance solutions across India, the US, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East. Throughout my journey, I have partnered with leading organizations across financial services, fintech, insurance, manufacturing, and technology sectors to design, implement, and elevate cybersecurity and data privacy programs. My approach blends regulatory foresight, technical depth, and strategic execution, enabling clients to build resilience against evolving cyber threats and stay ahead of compliance mandates. I have led large-scale engagements involving: • Cybersecurity framework implementations based on NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 27701 • End-to-end data privacy programs, from DPIAs to governance frameworks, across GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, and APAC regulations • TISAX implementations and data center maturity reviews based on UPTIME standards • Regulatory audit and compliance assessments aligned with RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI and other global regulators • ITGC audits, SOX testing, third-party risk reviews, and continuous control monitoring strategies I work closely with boards, audit committees, CISOs, and CROs to align cyber priorities with business strategy and deliver tangible risk reduction. As a speaker and thought leader with platforms like ISACA, IIA, and MIETY, I frequently share insights on AI governance, cybersecurity maturity, and data protection trends. Driven by a vision to secure digital transformation at scale, I thrive on creating future-ready cyber risk postures, forging solution alliances, and mentoring the next generation of audit and security professionals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Data Privacy expert with extensive consulting experience across multiple industries.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 23 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Cyber Security
- Data Privacy
- People Management
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of global consulting experience.
- Expert in Cyber Risk and Data Privacy programs.
- Thought leader in AI governance and cybersecurity maturity.
Work Experience
Protiviti India Member Firm
Managing Director (2 yrs 2 mos)
Protiviti
Senior Director (2 yrs 11 mos)
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Director (3 yrs 10 mos)
RBS
Assistant Vice President (6 yrs 5 mos)
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd
Manager (2 yrs 7 mos)
ANB Consulting Pvt Ltd
Sr. Manager (2 yrs 4 mos)
Netramind
Manager (2 yrs)
Wipro BPO
Sr Group Leader (3 yrs)
Sr Group Leader (3 yrs)
Sr Group Leader (3 yrs)
Education
CISA at CISA,ISACA
at BS25999
BCom at University of Mumbai
GNIIT at GNIIT
Microsoft at MCSD
Six Sigma -YB at Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
at Vani Vidyalaya