Ranbir S. Nanra

Group Head of Cyber and Information Security @ Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad

About

Contract / Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with 30+ years of executive leadership and deep Board-level engagement across financial services, telecommunications, defence, and critical infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. Specialist in high-impact CISO engagements, rapidly assessing cyber security maturity across strategy, operations, technology, and organisation, stabilising risk, and delivering KPI-driven outcomes. Recently completed a Master of Cyber Security, combining academic rigour with practical execution in complex, regulated environments. Known for leading cyber security transformations to near Zero Trust Enterprise (ZTE) using managed services and outsourcing models, modernising SOC, IAM, PAM, xDR, DLP, and data security capabilities. Trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, CROs, and Audit Committees on cyber risk, regulatory exposure, and investment decisions. 🔹 Engagement focus: Contract / Interim CISO roles with defined deliverables, timelines, and success metrics 🔹 Strengths: Speed, clarity, execution, and measurable results

Country

Malaysia

City

Greater Kuala Lumpur

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Cybercrime Investigation, Cyber Operations, Information Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), ISO 27001, Risk Analysis, Technology Management, Internet Services, Customer Service Management, CSR, Corporate Sponsorships, Advertising and Promotions, Distribution Channel Management, Project Portfolio Management, Revenue & Profit Growth, Profit & Loss Management, Board of Directors, People Management, Professional Services

Experience

Group Head of Cyber and Information Security

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Engaged on a contract basis to assess, stabilise, and transform the Bank’s cyber security capability in line with regulatory, threat, and business growth requirements. Initiated accelerated Zero Trust Enterprise (ZTE) transformation using a managed services and outsourcing-led operating model. Transformation scope - Email security modernisation, DLP across endpoints, IoT and AI, SOC outsourcing and capability uplift, advanced xDR implementation, Automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), Identity & Access Management uplift, Browser Security and isolation and zero hour file sanitisation and phishing links implementation. This also included process improvement and staff augmentation.

Executive Director/CISO

Novem CS

2019-10 - 2024-12 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Kuala Lumpur City

Co-founded and scaled an award-winning bespoke cyber security consultancy serving financial services, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure clients. Consulting and advisory services specifically for c-cuite and board members. Key focus areas - Zero Trust transformations, enterprise cyber risk assessments, incident readiness, and regulatory remediation. Cyber Security Product of the Year – CyberSecurity Malaysia (2021)

Regional Director, C4isr

BAE Systems

2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

Kuala Lumpur

Led the regional strategy and business development supporting defence and national security stakeholders. Managed complex, multi-stakeholder programs with stringent security and compliance requirements in C4isr and cybersecurity. Engaged governments, defence agencies, and international partners across ASEAN

Vice President & Country Manager, Malaysia

Amdocs

2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

Kuala Lumpur

Full P&L responsibility for Malaysian operations Executive-level customer and partner relationship management.

Senior Executive Roles (Advisor to President/CEO, Chief Marketing Office, VP Strategy etc)

Axiata / TM / Maxis / BT / Telstra

1989 - 2010 · 21 yrs

Various leadership positions in multiple countries shape corporate strategy, market positioning, digital and technology roadmaps, and major investment decisions. Led cross-functional execution spanning commercial operations, customer experience, network evolution (e.g., 5G, fibre), partnerships, and regulatory engagement. Deep industry expertise, strong governance capability, and the ability to drive large-scale organisational change in highly competitive, regulated markets.