Abhilash Balan
Chief Information Security Officer at Kissht
- Role
- Chief Information Security Officer at Kissht
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abhilash Balan
Experienced executive with over 20 years of expertise in diverse technology and security domains.As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I oversee enterprise-wide information security, compliance, and business continuity initiatives. I lead a team of security professionals with a strategic focus on protecting information, conducting assessments, raising awareness, and ensuring governance and business continuity across the organization.With a diverse background spanning Banking, Insurance, and Consulting sectors, I specialize in building comprehensive and effective security programs. Key Areas of Expertise- Security operations- Cloud Security- Cyber risk and cyber intelligence- Data loss prevention- Security architecture review- End Point Detection and Response- Identity and access management- Program management- Forensic Investigations- Governance- Audits & Certifications- Security Awareness & Training- Vendor Risk Management- Business Continuity Management
Experience
Chief Information Security Officer
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
St. Gonsalo Garcia College, Mumbai University
Bachelor, Commerce
2001 — 2004
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
PTMBA, Systems
2007 — 2010
Skills
- Information Security
- Security Audits
- IT Operations
- Team Management
- Web Application Security
- Information Security Management
- Information Security Auditing
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Application Security
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