Lalitha Ponnudurai is a seasoned cybersecurity and risk executive with over two decades of global experience spanning Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Business Resilience, Data Governance and Privacy. She has successfully led complex cybersecurity and risk transformation initiatives for high-profile organisations across Government & Public Services, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia.

In her dual role as Director of GRC and Field CISO at Cybertify, Lalitha spearheads the organisation’s strategic efforts to guide clients through an increasingly complex and dynamic cyber landscape with clarity, resilience and assurance. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards, she plays a critical role in shaping secure, compliant and future-ready digital ecosystems. In her Field CISO capacity, Lalitha directly engages with clients to advise on cyber strategy, incident preparedness, regulatory alignment and resilience planning, ensuring they are equipped to manage evolving threats with confidence.

Her leadership is distinguished by a pragmatic, hands-on philosophy focused on cultivating high-performing teams and advancing enterprise cybersecurity maturity to align with globally recognised best practices.

A holistic thinker and natural collaborator, Lalitha translates strategic vision into clear, actionable roadmaps that drive business-aligned outcomes. She is known for her ability to challenge conventional thinking, promote innovation and foster a culture of transparency and integrity across all levels of an organisation.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lalitha is a recognised role model and advocate for women in cybersecurity. She is deeply committed to mentoring and uplifting emerging female talent, actively participating in both formal mentorship programs and grassroots initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the cybersecurity field.