Arpna Aggarwal

About Arpna Aggarwal

From Tanzania to the United States, my journey has been defined by one core belief: digital trust is the foundation of the future economy.As a global leader in AI-enabled cybersecurity and IT audit, I’ve dedicated my career to bridging the divide between governance, compliance, and innovation—because technology without trust cannot scale, and compliance without innovation cannot endure. I am the inventor of the CORTEX# Framework, the first audit methodology to unite post-quantum cryptography, regulatory ontologies, and AI-driven assurance. This framework is transforming how organizations secure evidence, validate compliance, and establish trust across borders. I also created the AIRE ESG IT Audit Framework, which integrates AI risk evaluation with ESG compliance, ensuring that digital transformation—especially in healthcare—is not just secure, but also ethical and sustainable.My work has earned global recognition, including the Titan Business Award in AI & Automation (Platinum), keynote invitations from ISACA chapters worldwide, and contributions as a Forbes Technology Council expert voice on AI ethics, Zero Trust, and digital governance.But beyond frameworks and awards, I’m most proud of mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, judging global hackathons, and serving as a Founding Member of the Internal Audit Collective and Global Ambassador for the Empower Women in Tech Alliance. My mission is clear: to ensure that AI and digital systems are designed with ethics, resilience, and accountability at their core.🤝 If you’re shaping the future of AI ethics, digital governance, or cybersecurity innovation, let’s connect—because the future of trust is something we must build together.Disclaimer: “The views expressed here are my own and do not represent the views of my employer.”

Experience

1. Senior IT Auditor

   Labcorp

   Jan 2020 — Present · Burlington, NC, US

   Perform SOX, application, infrastructure and process audits.Create Alteryx workflows to automate repetitive tasks on SOX.

Education

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  Master of Science of Accountancy, Auditing

  2011 — 2013

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate of Data Privacy and Technology

• Drake University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2005 — 2009