Sawan Joshi CISSP CISM CIPPE TOGAF 6Sigma BB

Sawan Joshi has over 15 years of experience in information security, IT operations, and data protection. In their current role as the Chief Information Security Officer at Mitiga Solutions, they provide strategic leadership in information security. Prior to this, they worked as the Director at The Privacy Business Group LTD, where they contributed to the development of privacy strategies. They also served as the Director of Information Security, IT, and Data Protection Officer at Cervest, where they focused on security and data protection. Before that, they held the position of Director of Information Security and Data Protection Officer at Dext, where they created a privacy-focused culture and developed an information security capability. Additionally, Sawan has experience as the Head of Information Security & Privacy at FirstPort (UK) and as the IT Operations & Information Security Manager at London Luton Airport, where they strengthened IT security measures and implemented SAAS and cloud services. They also worked as the IT & Information Security Manager at The Kennel Club and as a Senior Security and Business Continuity Consultant at OCEAN. Earlier in their career, they served as the Head of IT at The Topps Company and as the Head Of Information Technology at ValuePartners, where they led various IT projects and improvements. Sawan Joshi holds certifications in CISSP, CISM, CIPPE, TOGAF, and 6Sigma BB.

Sawan Joshi has a strong education background in the field of Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. From 1985 to 1991, they attended the American Co-operative School. Sawan also holds several additional certifications in various areas. In 2022, they obtained the Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor™ certification from the Blockchain Council and the Certified Master SOC 2 Implementor certification from Scytale. In the same year, they also earned the Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from the International Six Sigma Institute™. In 2021, Sawan Joshi acquired the Cyber Management Alliance - Cyber Incident Planning & Response (CIPR) certification from the Cyber Management Alliance Limited and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)². In 2020, they obtained the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals and The Open Group Certified: TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 certification from The Open Group. Additionally, in 2019, Sawan Joshi earned the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA and the Certified Network Defender (CND) certification from EC-Council. Sawan also holds the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification from The Knowledge Academy, obtained in 2018. In the same year, they obtained the APM PMQ certification from APM and the Linux+ certification from CompTIA. In 2017, Sawan Joshi earned the Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions certification from Microsoft. Sawan also holds the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification from Microsoft, obtained in 2013. Prior to these, they acquired the Open Water certification from PADI in 2012. Additional certifications include the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification obtained in 2018, the AgilePM certification from APMG International obtained in 2018, the PRINCE2® Practitioner certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice obtained in 2022, and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification. The specific date of completion for the MCSE certification is not available.