Dr. Gopal ji gupta

Chief Information Security Officer @ Guardify Tech Private Limited

About

A highly accomplished and results-oriented technology and cybersecurity leader with over 26 years of extensive experience in IT Infrastructure Design, Cybersecurity Governance, Information Security, System Audits, Program & Project Management, Data Center Operations, System Integration, e-Governance, and Managed Services Delivery across diverse industry sectors including Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Manufacturing and Retail, Software Development IT & ITES, Energy, and Utilities.Possesses deep functional and leadership experience in Cybersecurity, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), Information Security Management, Cloud Security, IT Infrastructure Operations, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise Architecture. Adept at leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives and delivering complex technology programs from strategy through execution.DCyber Resilience Programs, Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Management (BCM), and Regulatory Compliance initiatives aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS, ISO 22301, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, CERT-In, and other industry frameworks. Successfully established and operationalized policies, procedures, and governance structures to achieve compliance with quality and security standards.Strong expertise in project budgeting, financial planning, resource optimization, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and governance. Consistently recognized for delivering projects and managed services with a strong emphasis on quality, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and on-time, within-budget execution.Key Competencies:• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Leadership• Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)• SEBI CSCRF, RBI, IRDAI & CERT-In Compliance• Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services• Information Security & Cyber Resilience• ISO 27001, PCI-DSS & Regulatory Audits• Security Operations Center (SOC) Strategy• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)• Cloud Security & CSPM• Enterprise Risk Management• Data Center & Infrastructure Management• Digital Transformation & e-Governance• Business Development & Strategic Consulting• Vendor Management & Contract NegotiationA strategic thinker and trusted advisor, committed to helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience, achieve regulatory compliance, mitigate business risks, and leverage technology as a catalyst for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC), Information Security Management, IT Security Policies, Business Development, Security Certification, Regulatory Compliance, Virtual CISO (vCISO), Data Analytics, Penetration Testing, Auditing, Technical Proficiency, Scoping Studies, Job Skills, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Decision-Making, System Safety, Mobile Security, Cloud Computing, IT Operations, IDS

Experience

Chief Information Security Officer

Guardify Tech Private Limited

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Mumbai

Dr. Gopal Ji Gupta is an accomplished cybersecurity and compliance professional with extensive experience in information security, cyber resilience, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Guardify Tech Private Limited, he assists the customers in establishing robust cybersecurity frameworks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements issued by SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, CERT-In, and other governing bodies. With expertise spanning Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Security Operations Center (SOC) management, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Cloud Security, Cyber Audits, and Virtual CISO services, Dr. Gupta helps organizations strengthen their security posture and improve cyber resilience. In addition to leading cybersecurity initiatives, he actively contributes to business development, strategic consulting, client engagement, and the delivery of cybersecurity solutions across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Stock Broking, Merchant Banking, and other regulated sectors. Core Expertise: • SEBI CSCRF Compliance & Cyber Audits • RBI Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Compliance • IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Compliance • Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) • Security Operations Center (SOC) Strategy & Operations • Cloud Security & CSPM Assessments • Information Security Audits • ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation & Audits • Cyber Risk Management • Third-Party Risk Assessments • Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Passionate about helping organizations navigate evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements while enabling secure business growth through practical and effective cybersecurity strategies

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Head IT

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System Administrator

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2007-5 - 2011-5 · 4 yrs 1 mo

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