Nisha Rani — CEO
I believe cybersecurity shouldn't be feared — it should be embraced as a driver of innovation and trust. As the Chief Information Security Officer at MMI & ELR, I lead the strategic direction of our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of critical assets and the cultivation of a robust security culture. With a background spanning prestigious organizations like ENBD, Deloitte, Protiviti, and TCS, I bring a wealth of experience in IT governance and risk management. My certifications, including CISSP, CISA, and ISO27001 Lead Implementer, Certified scrum product owner underpin my commitment to excellence in information security. I am passionate about demystifying cybersecurity, making it accessible and engaging for all stakeholders. Recognized in the DT50 for digital innovation, featured in Intelligent CISO, and recently honored as one of the Top 15 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2024, I actively contribute to industry discourse through speaking engagements, mentorship, and thought leadership. Beyond my professional endeavors, I advocate for increased representation of women in cybersecurity and mentor aspiring professionals in the field.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Leader with a strong focus on Governance and Risk Management.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 11 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Governance
- Data Privacy
- Information Risk Management
- Advisory
- Iso Implementation
- It Risk Management
Career Highlights
- CISO leading strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
- Recognized as a top women leader in cybersecurity.
- Passionate advocate for women in tech.
Work Experience
Emirates Leisure Retail
Head of Information Security and Governance (3 yrs 5 mos)
Emirates NBD
Manager - Information Security || CISSP || CISA || ISO27001 LI || Certified Cyber security Analyst | (1 yr 6 mos)
Deloitte India
Assistant Manager (1 yr 2 mos)
Protiviti India Member Firm
Senior Consultant (1 yr 9 mos)
Consultant (11 mos)
Ritsumeikan University
Research Intern (2 mos)
Tata Consultancy Services
Software Engineer (2 yrs 2 mos)
Ready Bytes Software Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Software Developer (4 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at SCIT - Symbiosis Centre For Information Technology
Advanced Program in Cyber security and Cyber Defense at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Advanced Executive Program in CyberSecurity at International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Govt. Mahila Engineering College,Ajmer
Class 12 at Kendriya Vidyalaya
