Dinesh Ranade

Senior IT Security Consultant @Direct Line Group

Bromley, GB

As part of the Group CISO Function, I serve as a strategic security advisor and subject matter expert across multiple business units and high-impact transformation initiatives. I lead the design, delivery, and governance of security architecture and controls, ensuring that strategic programmes align with business priorities and regulatory obligations.I act as a trusted partner to technology and business leaders, embedding security into digital and cloud transformations from concept through operational readiness. My remit spans security architecture, technical assurance, risk management, and executive reporting, driving a culture of proactive risk management and informed decision-making.Key Achievements:Shaped and delivered enterprise-level security architecture and advisory services across multiple domains including cloud, network, and application security.Led the development of security design standards improving project delivery efficiency and reducing remediation timelines.Supported regulatory reporting and compliance alignment across PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001 frameworks.Led the Security deliverables of a huge Transformation Project involving migration into the Azure Cloud.

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelors of Computer Science

D.J. Doshi Gurukul High School

Secondary School High School Ceritficate

Pune University

Bachelor's degree