Anand Singh on Navigating AI, Cybersecurity, and Executive Strategy

The Professional CISO

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show, host David Malicoat sits down with Anand Singh, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Alkami Technology. Anand shares his journey through the world of cybersecurity, from working with Cray supercomputers to leading cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity strategies.

Key Discussion Points:

• Professionalizing the CISO Role: Anand explains the importance of evolving the CISO role into a true executive function, focusing on business impact.

• AI and Cybersecurity: Learn how AI is transforming cybersecurity from both attack and defense perspectives.

• Board Governance: Anand discusses the growing need for board-level expertise in cybersecurity and the role of CISOs in influencing governance.

• NACD Certification: Anand’s experience earning his NACD Directorship Certification and why it’s important for CISOs to influence cybersecurity at the board level.

• Cybersecurity Leadership: Insights into Anand’s leadership experience across industries, including banking, healthcare, and retail.

Quotable Moments:

• “A CISO must be a true executive—using security as a mechanism to drive business goals.”

• “AI is a force of nature. You can’t block it. You need to embrace it responsibly.”

About Anand Singh:

Anand Singh is an experienced cybersecurity leader, currently serving as SVP & CISO at Alkami Technology. He has held senior positions at leading companies including U.S. Bank, UnitedHealth Group, and Target.com. With a Ph.D. in computer science, Anand brings a deep technical and strategic perspective to the ever-evolving challenges in cybersecurity.

Tune in for Insights on:

• Navigating the intersection of AI and cybersecurity

• The evolving role of CISOs in organizational strategy and risk management

• Board governance and why cybersecurity is essential at the executive level

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