Cybersecurity · AI · Governance

DR. SURESH HUNGENAHALLY

PhD · CISM · CEH · GAICD · LA ISO 27001
Harvard AI-Analytics · PRINCE2 Certified

Distinguished technology executive and cybersecurity pioneer with over 30 years leading digital transformation across government, financial services, energy, and critical infrastructure. Creator of the FDF (Forensic Data Fusion) Learning Functions for AI-powered cyber defence.

CISO Advisory AI/ML Security ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Critical Infrastructure GRC Strategy Board Advisory
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Dr. Suresh Hungenahally AI Cyber Operations
30+
Years Experience
PhD
ICT Griffith Uni
12+
Certifications
AI-Powered Cyber Defence FDF Learning Functions Critical Infrastructure Protection ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Board-Level Advisory Harvard AI-Analytics Certified Digital Transformation Supply Chain Security GRC Frameworks CISM · CEH · GAICD AI-Powered Cyber Defence FDF Learning Functions Critical Infrastructure Protection ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Board-Level Advisory Harvard AI-Analytics Certified Digital Transformation Supply Chain Security GRC Frameworks CISM · CEH · GAICD
Flagship Services

EXPLORE AI TECHNOLOGIES
TO POWER YOUR BUSINESS

Dr. Hungenahally helps organisations secure more business, automate mundane tasks, upskill their people, reduce costs, and engage more customers — through proven AI strategy grounded in 30+ years of executive leadership.

🔒 Secure More Business
⚙️ Automate Mundane Tasks
🎓 Upskill Your Staff
💰 Reduce Costs
🤝 Engage More Customers
01
Pillar 01
AI STRATEGY &
FRAMEWORK

Build your organisation's AI foundation — from readiness assessment to roadmap design and governance architecture that scales securely.

  • AI readiness & maturity assessment
  • Enterprise AI roadmap design
  • Responsible AI principles & policy
  • ISO 42001 AI Management System
  • AI use-case prioritisation for ROI
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02
Pillar 02
AI GOVERNANCE
RISK & COMPLIANCE

Navigate AI regulation, manage risk, and build board-level confidence. Align your AI deployments to Australian and international standards.

  • AI risk register & control mapping
  • Board-level AI risk reporting
  • NIST AI RMF alignment
  • AI audit & assurance programmes
  • Regulatory compliance (Privacy Act, EU AI Act)
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03
AI
Pillar 03
AI COMPLIANCE &
STANDARDS

Stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI legislation. Implement structured compliance programmes that protect your organisation and build customer trust.

  • ISO 42001 certification pathway
  • AI ethics & bias auditing
  • Data sovereignty & privacy mapping
  • Staff AI compliance training
  • Third-party AI vendor assessment
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04
Pillar 04
AI PENETRATION
TESTING & SECURITY

Attack your AI systems before adversaries do. Specialised red-teaming, prompt injection testing, and model security assessment for enterprise AI.

  • AI/LLM red team & adversarial testing
  • Prompt injection & jailbreak assessment
  • Model poisoning vulnerability analysis
  • AI-assisted traditional pen testing
  • FDF forensic anomaly detection
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05
Pillar 05
AI FOR GROWTH &
COST REDUCTION

Transform AI from a risk into a competitive advantage. Automate workflows, engage customers at scale, and unlock measurable cost savings.

  • Workflow automation & RPA + AI
  • AI customer engagement strategies
  • Staff upskilling & AI literacy programmes
  • Cost reduction through intelligent automation
  • AI-driven revenue & opportunity identification
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AI Cyber Operations Centre
AI — IT IS HERE AND NOW
Threat Expertise

THE FUTURE OF
CYBER WARFARE

The ability to attack and defend information within cyberspace represents the paramount risk facing today's business landscape. As AI and emerging technologies transform the digital ecosystem, structured compliance and governance frameworks struggle to keep pace.

Contemporary cyber threats have expanded exponentially—from personal data breaches to sophisticated attacks on critical societal infrastructure—creating multi-dimensional vulnerabilities across organizational and national boundaries.

Core Capabilities

AREAS OF MASTERY

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Cybersecurity & CISO

CISO governance to controls, certified ethical hacking, ISO 27001 lead auditing, information security forensics and assurance across complex enterprise environments.

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AI & Machine Learning

Creator of FDF (Forensic Data Fusion) Learning Functions. Harvard-certified in AI and Data Analytics. Pioneering AI-driven threat detection and anomaly exposure at machine speed.

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Governance, Risk & Compliance

Enterprise GRC strategy and implementation, ISO 31000/27001/37001 lead auditor, NIST and PCI-DSS alignment, regulatory compliance and board-level reporting (GAICD).

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Supply Chain Risk

Third-party and supply chain security frameworks for complex multi-vendor ecosystems. Vendor assurance programmes, procurement security governance across international markets.

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Secure Architecture

Review of system architectures, IAM/PAM framework design, SDLC security integration, application security controls, cloud migration security strategy and zero-trust principles.

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Critical Infrastructure

OT/ICS security, critical infrastructure protection (CIP), energy sector security, digital health infrastructure, and government-grade security frameworks including Australian ISM.

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Executive & Board Advisory

C-suite and board-level cybersecurity counsel, stakeholder engagement, executive risk reporting, digital transformation strategy, and legislative compliance guidance (GAICD).

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Digital Transformation

Enterprise program management, cloud security strategy, digital health and medical data protection, organizational transformation through innovative technology solutions.

Career Highlights

30+ YEARS OF
LEADERSHIP

2018 – 2025
CIO / Cyber Security Advisor — International
Suraksha | Qatar Government Engagements
Delivered end-to-end cyber security advisory across Qatari government, sovereign wealth (QIA), and critical infrastructure including FIFA 2022 World Cup digital initiative. Architected IAM/PAM frameworks, conducted ISO 27001 lead auditor assessments, and advised executive committees on AI-enabled security strategy.
2011 – Present
Founder & Principal Cyber Security Advisor
Suraksha | NAB · Westpac · Aflac · Toll Holdings · Monash · ATO · DoD
Founded boutique cyber security practice serving Australia's largest organisations. Personally led every major client engagement—advising boards, conducting independent audits, designing security architectures, and delivering ICT programmes from strategy to implementation.
2000 – 2011
CIO / ICT & Cyber Security Advisor
Victorian Government | DHS · DBI · HealthSmart Programme
Founded Victoria's first structured Cyber Governance Programme. Chaired the cross-government CIO/CISO advisory forum. Advised on HealthSmart — Victoria's large-scale health ICT transformation — covering patient data protection, privacy compliance, and clinical system access controls.
1998 – 2005
ICT Architect & Security Consultant
Queensland Government | Energy & Critical Infrastructure Sector
Delivered ICT architecture and cyber security advisory to Queensland Electricity Commission, Tarong Energy, Brisbane City Council, and other critical infrastructure operators. Specialist in OT/ICS security environments.
1994 – 2000
ICT Security Architect & Senior Researcher
Griffith University · Monash University
Led information security architecture for major Australian universities. Completed PhD in Information & Communication Technologies (1997), developing foundational AI/ML methodologies that now underpin the FDF Learning Functions framework.
Advisory Roles
Senior Consultant & Technical Advisor
KPMG Consulting · Capgemini · Ernst & Young
Provided C-level advisory across governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity domains. Specialized in due diligence assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and innovative technology solutions for complex digital economy challenges.
Credentials

CERTIFICATIONS &
MEMBERSHIPS

AI & Data Analytics Graduate CertificateHarvard University · 2025
PhD – Information & Communication TechnologiesGriffith University, Australia · 1997
Lead Auditor – ISO 27001 ISMSExemplar Global · 2022
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)ISACA, USA · 2011
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)EC-Council · 2012
Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)AICD · 2009
Lead Auditor – Information Management SystemsExemplar Global · 2022
Auditor – ISO 31000, 9001, 14000, 45000, 42001, 23891DNV · 2018
PRINCE2 CertifiedProject & Programme Governance
Trusted By

KEY CLIENT
ENGAGEMENTS

Financial Services

National Australia Bank · Westpac · Aflac · Queensland Investment Authority (QIA)

Government & Defence

Victorian Government (DHS, DBI) · Queensland Government · Australian Defence (DoD) · Australian Tax Office (ATO) · Brisbane City Council · Qatar Government · Ministry of Public Health Qatar · Ministry of Transport Qatar

Energy & Critical Infrastructure

Tarong Energy · Queensland Electricity Commission · Concept Energy Solutions · Toll Holdings · Mwani Corporation Qatar

Education & Research

Griffith University · Monash University · Community College Qatar · Queensland Schools

Consulting & Technology

KPMG Consulting · Capgemini · Ernst & Young · Telstra Corporation

International Projects

FIFA 2022 World Cup Digital Initiative · Qatari Sovereign Infrastructure Programmes · Export Market Technology Partnerships

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Academic Background

EDUCATION

1997
Doctor of Philosophy
Information & Communication Technologies
Griffith University · Australia
2025
Graduate Certificate
AI & Data Analytics
Harvard University · USA
1988
Master of Science
Biomedical & Electrical Engineering
University of Saskatchewan · Canada
1984
Bachelor of Engineering
Electronic & Communication Engineering
Bangalore University · India
Get In Touch

ENGAGE
DR. SURESH

Available for board advisory, CISO consulting, AI security assessments, keynote speaking, and strategic cybersecurity engagements across Australia and internationally.

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+61 (0) 417 567 658
✉️
suresh.hungenahally@gmail.com
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suresh.hungenahally@thirulabs.com
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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