Mihir Joshi

About Mihir Joshi

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 | CISSP-ISSAP | GCHQ-CIPR | CRISC | CISSP | ECSA | CEH | RHCE | RHCSAAs an accomplished CISO with extensive experience and abilities in IS & IT strategy and management, I possess a broad range of knowledge and talent that will allow me to contribute toward the success of your company.My expertise lies in successfully coordinating full-cycle organizational IS processes, including IS strategy,Implementations, Data Privacy Protection, Secure Architecture and Design. For over 15 years, I have excelled in Implementing ISMS and Designing Information Security from scratch, demonstrating a keen ability to anticipate management and business needs and consistently identify optimal balance between IS and Business requirements to achieve and exceed goals.Additionally, my proven talents in networking, communication, negotiation and general business acumenpositions me to make a significant contribution to the company.My current role as a Group CISO for Tata Power includes overall implementation of IS for three clusters including both IT & OT.My Previous role in Zebpay as a CISO includes implementing and governing the overall IS program according to MAS and ensuring that BlockChain Infra is secure and audited throughout.Previously my role in HDFC life diversifies in HDFC Life group and it’s two subsidiaries- HDFC Pension Management and HDFC International Life & RE. As a deputy Group Chief Information Security Officer for HDFC Life and CISO for HDFC Pension Management and HDFC International Life & RE, My role here includes the management of operations & administration of various IT security devices, solutions, technologies and processes deployed to enhance the security posture for HDFC Life Group. At the same time ensuring continuous monitoring, implementation and sustenance of requirements for ISO, IRDAI, PFRDA and DFSA.In my previous role as a Head of Cyber Security Operations and Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) at Ares India for Ares Management Corporation, I was responsible for providing visionary leadership to a team and help build Cyber security and GRC practice for Ares India.In my previous role as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DSP Mutual Fund (Formerly DSPBlackRock), I have been into leadership role to establish IS and Governance practice for the fund housewith AUM of approx. 75K Cr as of September 2019. My role here spans strategizing the new strategiespertaining to IS and accordingly implement to support the vision of the organization.

Experience

1. Chief Cybersecurity and Information Officer

   Tata Power

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As a Group CISO, my role is diversified into Renewables, Power Transmission & Distribution and Generation.This includes managing Information and OT security for Solar Implementation, Power Grid, EV charging stations and overall portfolio of Tata Power Group including its subsidiaries.

Education

• J.B.Khot High School

  SSC

  1990 — 2000

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Information Technology

  2004 — 2007

• M.M.J Shah Polytechnic

  Diploma, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Intrusion Detection
• Malware Analysis
• Backup Solutions
• Linux System Administration
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Forensic Analysis
• Varnish
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Servers
• Vmware Esx
• Penetration Testing
• Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• Php
• Computer Security
• Incident Management
• Nginx
• Information Security Management
• Mysql
• Nessus
• Nist Framework
• Shell Scripting
• Domain Name System (Dns)
• Log Analysis
• Threat & Vulnerability Management
• Information Assurance
• Solution Implementation
• Database Scripting
• Information Security
• Crisis Management
• Problem Solving
• Vulnerability Research
• Ethical Hacker
• Web Applications
• Sql
• Linux
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Security Patch Management