Sayed Tasneem

About Sayed Tasneem

Leading Integrity, Quality & Care with Agility, Boldness & Collaboration Strategic Leader | Agentic SOC Expert | Value ProtectorA high-impact Cyber Security Commander with over 24 years of experience driving digital resilience and safeguarding enterprise value across critical infrastructure sectors, including Automotive, Manufacturing, Power, and Steel. Currently serving as the Group Head of the Cyber Defence Centre at Mahindra & Mahindra, I specialize in architecting global security strategies that harmonize cutting-edge technology with robust governance frameworks like NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001.Throughout my career, I have evolved from a hands-on crisis manager—notably recognized for business continuity during the 2005 Mumbai floods—to a visionary leader capable of neutralizing sophisticated Ransomware attacks and securing complex IoT/Industrial control environments. My approach integrates technical rigor (Agentic AI SOC, Pen-testing, Vulnerability Management) with a deep commitment to organizational culture, ensuring that security is a shared responsibility across employees and third-party partners.Core Competencies• Global Cyber Strategy: Designing multi-year roadmaps that align security posture with aggressive business growth.• IT/OT Convergence: Securing the intersection of traditional IT and industrial manufacturing systems (IoT/Smart Factories).• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to GDPR, CEA guidelines, and industry-specific mandates.• Crisis Leadership: Proven track record of rapid recovery and forensic remediation in high-pressure breach scenarios.• People Development: A dedicated mentor focused on building high-performance teams and fostering a legacy of cyber-awareness.I believe the most effective security is built on a foundation of empowerment. By educating the next generation and integrating security into the fabric of the organization, we transform risk into a competitive advantage.

Experience

1. Group Head - Cyber Defence Center

   Mahindra Group

   Sep 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• North Maharashtra University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Information Security
• Cloud Email (Google Apps Office365)
• Information Security Management
• Vendor Management
• Vdi (Citrix & Vmware)
• Cloud Email (Google Apps Office365)
• Project Planning
• Process Engineering
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Lotus Domino
• IT Operations
• Management
• Project Management
• Vmware
• Leadership
• Team Management
• Citrix
• Infrastructure
• Security Information and Event Management (Siem)