Vijit Patil
Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity, India - Abbott | Ex - Polycab | Ex - Novartis
- Role
- Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity, India at Abbott
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vijit Patil
CISM-certified cybersecurity leader with 17+ years of experience in securing IT and OT systems for the manufacturing industry. Skilled in risk management, ISO 27001, DPDP compliance, and OT/ICS security. Proven ability to align cybersecurity with business goals and drive secure digital transformation.Key SkillsRegulatory Compliance & Data Privacy (India & Global): Expertise in GDPR, India’s DPDPA (2023), HIPAA, SOX, and ISO 27001; driving enterprise compliance with evolving Indian cybersecurity regulations (CERT-In directives, SEBI, RBI guidelines).Enterprise Risk & Governance (IT & OT): Proven leadership in IT and OT cybersecurity governance, risk management, and audit frameworks; aligning security strategies with enterprise risk objectives.Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership: Designing and implementing cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business growth, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation.Data Protection & DLP: Implementation of data loss prevention (DLP) tools and processes; ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.Security Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS): Strong expertise in adopting, customizing, and maintaining global security standards for Indian enterprise environments.Security Awareness & Culture Building: Leading phishing simulations, awareness campaigns, workshops, and C-level engagement to build a strong cybersecurity culture.Infrastructure, Cloud & Application Security: Hands-on leadership in VA/PT of enterprise IT, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), web & mobile applications, and OT environments.Third-Party & Supply Chain Security: Implementing robust third-party risk assessment (TPRA) and vendor governance frameworks for complex supply chains in manufacturing.Incident Response & Crisis Management: Building and leading incident response programs; expertise in working with CERT-In and other Indian regulatory bodies during major incidents.Threat Intelligence & Proactive Defense: Leveraging threat intelligence to preempt and mitigate targeted attacks, including ransomware and supply chain threats.OT & Industrial Cybersecurity: Specialized in ICS/SCADA cybersecurity for manufacturing operations; reducing operational risks in critical production environments.Board & CXO Engagement: Communicating cybersecurity risks, metrics, and strategies effectively to boards and leadership teams in Indian corporate environments.Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leading high-performing teams and working across IT, operations, legal, compliance, and external agencies to strengthen organizational resilience.
Experience
Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity, India
Feb 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Education
ICFAI Business School, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), IT & Finance
2007 — 2009
Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Engineering – Instrumentation
2002 — 2006
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