Delzad M.
Athens, Greece · Founder & Fractional CISO · The Bearded CISO
University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
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About
Delzad M. is a former Group CISO and Global CISO with over 22 years of experience leading cybersecurity, privacy, resilience, and governance programs across diverse global enterprises. As the Founder of The Bearded CISO, he provides Fractional CISO, Cyber Resilience Advisory, and Executive Advisory services, helping organizations strengthen resilience by improving governance, risk visibility, incident readiness, regulatory posture, and executive decision-making. He brings a practical approach shaped by accountability, operational reality, and business outcomes.
Specialties
- CISO / Security Leadership
- Cybersecurity Consulting
- Security Operations Leadership
- Security Program Management
- Security Strategy
Skills
- Fractional CISO Leadership
- Cyber Resilience
- Governance & Risk Management
- Board Advisory
- Regulatory Readiness
- Incident Readiness
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Security Strategy
- Privacy
- AI Risk Governance
46 skills in total
Experience
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Founder
The Bearded CISO
Apr 2025 — Present
Athens, Greece
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Managing Partner – AI & Cyber Resilience
ZeroDuo
Jul 2025 — Jun 2026
Athens, Greece
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Group Chief Information Security & Data Protection Officer
Shapoorji Pallonji Group
Apr 2018 — Aug 2025
Mumbai, India
4 experiences in total
Education
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University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
MSc Information Technology (Information Systems Management)
Jan 2009