Sahil Chander Cism, Cisa, Ccna
About Sahil Chander Cism, Cisa, Ccna
Sahil Chander is a Senior Director at Protiviti with extensive experience in cyber risk and IT audits.
Current Position at Protiviti
Sahil Chander currently holds the role of Senior Director at Protiviti since 2024. His responsibilities and specific contributions in this capacity are not detailed, but his extensive background in risk management and cybersecurity suggests a focus on leadership within the company’s risk advisory services.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before becoming the Senior Director, Sahil Chander served as the Director at Protiviti from 2022 to 2024. During this period in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he managed key initiatives within the company. Prior to that, he was the Associate Director between 2021 and 2022, where he was involved in high-level strategic planning and execution for major projects.
Experience at Deloitte
Sahil Chander worked at Deloitte in the Cyber Risk department from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in managing and mitigating cyber risks for clients, applying his expertise in secure process design and third-party risk management to enhance client cybersecurity frameworks.
Professional Background at PwC and KPMG
From 2013 to 2019, Sahil Chander was part of PwC's Cyber Risk team, focusing on compliance reviews and IT audits among other responsibilities. Earlier, in 2013, he worked in Risk Consulting at KPMG for 8 months, contributing to various risk management projects and initiatives.
Early Career at Ericsson
Sahil Chander began his career at Ericsson, where he worked in Quality Assurance from 2009 to 2013 in the New Delhi Area, India. His work involved ensuring the quality and reliability of telecom products, which laid a strong foundation for his later roles in risk management and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Sahil Chander holds a B.E. in Information Technology from M.I.T, Pune University, and an M.B.A. in Operations Management from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. These academic qualifications have equipped him with a solid grounding in both technical and managerial aspects, which have been essential in his professional journey.
Expertise in Cybersecurity
With certifications such as CISM, CISA, and CCNA, Sahil Chander specializes in secure process design, data loss prevention, third-party risk management, and IT disaster recovery. He is highly experienced in reviewing and enhancing security measures, including firewalls, antivirus solutions, and endpoint protection.