About Ankur
Ankur Sheth is a senior cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and data privacy. Mr. Sheth is recognized for driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation and resilience. He brings deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk management and technology implementation applying comprehensive knowledge of controls, processes and emerging technologies to guide client engagements from strategy and assessment through architecture, design and execution.
Throughout his career, Mr. Sheth has partnered with security, risk and IT leaders, including executives and board members, to navigate the evolving threat landscape and strengthen organizational resilience. He specializes in building and maturing cybersecurity programs that integrate leading practices and technologies to enhance security posture.
Mr. Sheth’s expertise includes developing tailored strategies that transform gaps into actionable recommendations and strategic roadmaps. He conducts comprehensive IT and cybersecurity risk assessments using leading frameworks such as ISO and NIST and integrates compliance requirements across a variety of regulations such as HIPAA, PCI and NYDFS. His approach combines technical rigor with business alignment, ensuring organizations achieve both security and regulatory objectives.
Mr. Sheth has led global cybersecurity transformation programs that strengthened organizational risk posture, optimized cost efficiency and accelerated compliance readiness. Beyond client engagements, he is recognized as a trusted thought leader, sharing insights on emerging cyber threats and risk management strategies. Mr. Sheth is a frequent industry speaker and actively collaborates with peers through forums dedicated to advancing cybersecurity practices and innovation.
Mr. Sheth holds numerous professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM and AAISM. He earned his M.B.A. from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with a concentration in Strategy and a B.S. in Information Sciences and Technology from Pennsylvania State University.
Certifications
Advanced in AI Security Management (“AAISM”)
Certified Information Security Manager (“CISM”)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (“CISSP”)
Associations
Advisory Board Member, Ithaca College, Cybersecurity for Executives Program
Advisory Board Member, Penn State University, School of IST Alumni Association
Education
B.S., Information Sciences & Technology, Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A., Indiana University
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Contact
T: +1 610 698 1085
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Office
1166 Avenue of the Americas
15th Floor
New York, NY 10036
United States
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Expertise
Cybersecurity
Business Transformation
Data Privacy & Protection
Information Governance
Regulation and Compliance