Harshita Poddar — Co-Founder

A Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with global experience across APAC, EMEA, NSAM in implementing, auditing, and managing security frameworks and compliance programs. My expertise spans GRC engineering, data privacy, AI governance, and risk management, helping organizations build secure, compliant, and resilient systems. I hold CISSP, CISA, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, and AIGP certifications and have led initiatives aligned with key frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, ISO42001, PCI-DSS, SOX, PDPA, GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. My focus is on designing scalable GRC and cybersecurity programs that integrate automation, continuous monitoring, and actionable risk insights across the enterprise. Having been part of global cross-functional teams, I bring strong communication skills that bridge the gap between technical experts and business stakeholders. I specialize in explaining cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy concepts in clear, non-technical language helping leaders make informed, risk-aware decisions. I’m particularly passionate about AI governance and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, ensuring that innovation aligns with security, ethics, and compliance expectations. Core Skills: Cybersecurity | Information Security | Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) | GRC Engineering | Data Privacy | AI Governance | ISO27001 | ISO42001 | NIST | PCI-DSS | SOX | PDPA | GDPR | CCPA | PIPL | CISSP | CISA | AIGP | Risk Management | Compliance Programs | Security Frameworks | Audit & Assurance | Third-Party Risk | Regulatory Compliance | Global Teams | Non-Technical Communication | Responsible AI

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with a focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance across multiple industries.

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Experience: 11 yrs