Ashish Ghai
About Ashish Ghai
Ashish Ghai is a Manager in Cyber Strategy & Governance at KPMG Global Services, with a background in cybersecurity and information security management. He has held various roles in the industry, including founding Byte InfoSec Technologies and working at GE Power, and holds degrees from prestigious institutions including the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Work at KPMG Global Services
Ashish Ghai currently serves as Manager in the Cyber Strategy & Governance division at KPMG Global Services (KGS) since 2021. His role focuses on developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals. He operates from the Gurugram, Haryana office, contributing to the firm’s efforts in enhancing cybersecurity measures across various sectors.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his tenure at KPMG, Ashish Ghai founded Byte InfoSec Technologies, where he worked for eight months in 2020. He also held the position of Project Specialist in Information Security at GE Power from 2014 to 2019, where he specialized in delivering cybersecurity solutions for large Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures. His experience includes significant projects with NTPC, focusing on integrating Information Security Management Systems into organizational operations.
Educational Background
Ashish Ghai completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad through a one-year full-time program from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he participated in an Executive MBA Exchange Program at the Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS in 2019.
Professional Certifications
Ashish Ghai holds several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in cybersecurity. These include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Security+. These certifications reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in information security and governance.
Vision for Cybersecurity
Ashish Ghai has articulated a vision to create a secured industrial cyberspace. He emphasizes the importance of establishing appropriate control measures and training employees to foster information security awareness. This vision underlines his proactive approach to cybersecurity and his dedication to enhancing organizational resilience against cyber threats.