Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan

Renowned cybersecurity leader known for spearheading cutting-edge innovations like the HELIOS platform and the Cyber Fusion Center, enhancing cyber defense across Axiata Group Berhad's global footprint. Suresh Srinivasan is a distinguished cyber security leader, currently holding the position of Group Head of Cyber Security and Data Privacy at Axiata Group Berhad, Malaysia. With more than two decades of experience, Suresh has held key leadership roles at globally recognized organizations, including Vodafone and EY. His international experience has provided him with a deep understanding of global cyber security challenges and the ability to implement robust security strategies across diverse geographic regions. At Axiata, Suresh has been instrumental in driving significant cyber security advancements. He led the design and operationalization of the Cyber Fusion Center, a state-of-the-art captive center of excellence for cyber security, designed to enhance the group's cyber defense capabilities across its subsidiaries in multiple countries. Additionally, Suresh led the development of HELIOS platform, an innovative security solution that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict, detect, and mitigate cyber threats in real-time. HELIOS has been widely recognized for its cutting-edge approach to threat attribution & analysis. Suresh's expertise spans various domains within cybersecurity, including cyber defense, security engineering, cloud security, and the application of emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing etc. His professional certifications include OSCP, SANS GCIH, AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, and C|CISO, further underscoring his technical prowess. Beyond his technical contributions, Suresh is committed to nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He actively mentors startups through the National Center of Excellence (NASSCOM, India) and is also a regular speaker at global cyber security conferences such as Black Hat.