Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan

CEO

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia25 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led the design of a state-of-the-art Cyber Fusion Center.
  • Inventor of the HELIOS platform for AI-driven cybersecurity.
  • Passionate educator mentoring future cybersecurity leaders.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Leader with extensive experience in risk management and strategic implementation.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityCyber Risk ManagementExecutive EducationTeachingMentoringStart-up SupportHigher Education Teaching

Other Skills

Information SecurityData PrivacyInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementGovernanceProgram ManagementSecurity AuditsSolution ArchitectureISO 27001Risk ManagementLeadershipManagementStrategySecurity StrategyIncident Management

About

Suresh Srinivasan is an accomplished cybersecurity leader, currently serving as Group Head of Cyber Security and Data Privacy at Axiata Group Berhad, Malaysia. With over two decades of international experience across South Asia, ASEAN, EMEA, and the UK, Suresh has developed a deep understanding of global cyber security challenges and a proven ability to implement robust security strategies in diverse environments. At Axiata, Suresh has been instrumental in leading transformative initiatives, including the design and operationalization of the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC). The CFC is a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence for cyber security that converges strategic, tactical, and operational capabilities. It facilitates seamless information and intelligence sharing, enabling real-time threat intelligence, incident response, and proactive defense. Additionally, the CFC provides a 360-degree risk view to executive leadership and the board, enabling data-driven decision making and aligning cyber security strategy with organizational goals. Suresh also spearheaded the development of HELIOS platform, patented in Malaysia, an AI-driven solution recognized for its innovative approach to attack surface discovery, and threat attribution & analysis. HELIOS leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect, and respond to cyber threats in real time, setting new benchmarks for cyber security innovation. Suresh’s expertise spans Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk Management, Privacy and Data Protection, Cyber Defense, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to enhance cyber resilience. His technical acumen is underscored by certifications such as OSCP, SANS GCIH, AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, and C|CISO. Beyond his professional achievements, Suresh is passionate about fostering the next generation of cyber security leaders. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Perdana University, Programme Leader at the Indian School of Business (ISB), and mentors startups through the National Center of Excellence (under NASSCOM, India). As a regular speaker at global forums like LEAP, IERP, BlackHat MEA etc., he shares insights that inspire industry wide collaboration and innovation. Disclaimer: Views expressed on this platform are personal.

Experience

25 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Indian school of business

Program Leader

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Remote

  • Delivering executive education programs, with an NPS of +60 across 18 sessions so far, cohorts & masterclasses on Cybersecurity, Blockchain & AI.
Higher Education TeachingExecutive EducationTeaching

Perdana university

Adjunct Professor

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Higher Education TeachingGuest LecturingHigher Education

Tenable

Advisory Board Member

May 2022Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Remote

National coe

Startup Mentor

Mar 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

MentoringStart-up SupportProfessional Mentoring

Axiata

Group Head - Cyber Security & Data Privacy

Jul 2020Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · On-site

Information SecurityData PrivacyInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementGovernanceProgram Management+11

Ey

Associate Partner - Cyber Security

Mar 2018Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementPre-salesTeam ManagementBusiness AnalysisProgram Management+13

Vodafone

7 roles

Principal Manager - Security Engineering

Aug 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Group Cyber Defence Leadership
Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingProgram ManagementSolution Architecture+12

Head - Technology Security

Jan 2016Aug 2016 · 7 mos

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementSolution ArchitectureISO 27001Cybersecurity+4

Technology Security Manager - On Secondment

Feb 2015Aug 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingGovernanceVendor Management+11

Deputy General Manager - Technology Security & Privacy

Jan 2013Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Information SecurityData PrivacyInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingGovernance+16

Sr. Manager - Technology Security & Privacy

Jul 2011Dec 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

Information SecurityData PrivacyInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingGovernance+18

Manager - Information Security & Privacy

Nov 2009Jun 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

Information SecurityData PrivacyInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingGovernance+19

Deputy Manager - Information Security

Dec 2006Jul 2007 · 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementSolution ArchitectureISO 27001Cybersecurity+4

Microland limited

Senior Security Consultant

Jul 2007Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementTeam ManagementPenetration TestingGovernanceProgram Management+10

Mahindra special services group

Associate Consultant - Information Security

Mar 2006Dec 2006 · 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementSolution ArchitectureCybersecurityRisk ManagementCyber Risk Management

Css corp

Sr. Application Engineer

Feb 2005Feb 2006 · 1 yr · Chennai Area, India

Information SecurityInformation Security ManagementSolution ArchitectureCybersecurityRisk ManagementCyber Risk Management

Career break

Professional development

Dec 2003Jan 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo · Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Fourtune computer technologies

Product Manager - Storage

Jul 2002Nov 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · Hybrid

Software spectrum (i) ltd

Sr.Executive - Technical

Mar 2000Jun 2002 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Education

University of Kerala

Computer Science

Jan 1997Jan 2000

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