Manju Mude
About Manju Mude
Manju Mude serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Oportun, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in information security and risk management across various industries.
Current Role at Oportun
Manju Mude serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Oportun, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her leadership focuses on fostering a strong security culture and enhancing team morale within the organization. Mude's expertise in cyber-resilience and breach risk remediation is integral to Oportun's approach to safeguarding sensitive information.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to her current role, Manju Mude accumulated extensive experience in information security across various organizations. She worked at Yahoo as a Senior Security Leader from 2016 to 2021, where she contributed to security initiatives for Yahoo and Verizon Media. Before that, she served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Splunk from 2014 to 2016 and held a Security Leader position at Apple from 2008 to 2014. Her career also includes roles at Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and RSA Security, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of security compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Manju Mude holds a Master of Science degree in Information Science & Systems from the University at Albany, which she completed from 1998 to 2000. With nearly 25 years of experience in the field, she specializes in areas such as vulnerability reduction programs, application security, and cyber-defense. Mude has a strong proficiency in security metrics optimization and is well-versed in regulations related to corporate integrity and consumer privacy.
Leadership and Team Management
In her leadership roles, Manju Mude emphasizes the importance of team morale and culture. She has a proven track record of managing global distributed teams and centralizing processes to enhance efficiency. Her approach to leadership includes effective communication with board and audit committees, as well as optimizing workforce capabilities. Mude's focus on team dynamics contributes to the overall success of the security initiatives she oversees.
Professional Affiliations and Advisory Roles
Manju Mude has served in advisory capacities, including her role as an Advisory Board Member at Netacea from 2022 to 2023 and as a Strategic Security Advisor at AdvisoryCloud from 2021 to 2022. These positions reflect her commitment to sharing her expertise and insights within the information security community, further enhancing her professional profile in the industry.