Vivek Madan – Award-Winning Cybersecurity Risk Management Leader Safeguarding Global Digital Trust
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Vivek Madan - Award-Winning Cybersecurity Risk Management Leader Safeguarding Global Digital Trust
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | Director IT Security Risk and Compliance |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | Fortinet Inc. |
| Website | https://www.fortinet.com |
| Company size (employees) | 15,000 - 19,999 |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
Vivek Madan is an award-winning cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in risk management, governance, and compliance.
With over 16 years of experience securing global digital infrastructure, Vivek currently serves as Director of IT Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Fortinet Inc., a global cybersecurity leader protecting over 660,000 organizations worldwide.
He has led groundbreaking initiatives in cybersecurity risk management, including the automation of third-party vendor risk assessments through a tier-based framework. This innovation improved risk prioritization, reduced manual effort, and accelerated vendor onboarding by over 60%, earning him the 2025 Titan Gold Award for Cybersecurity – Risk Management.
Vivek also spearheaded a comprehensive Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) program aligned with NIST 800-161, enhancing the organization’s ability to assess and mitigate third-party and software supply chain risks. His work established a resilient risk governance model that supports enterprise-wide security and compliance.
In addition, he has successfully led organizations through critical cybersecurity certifications including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, and TISAX, strengthening compliance across healthcare, finance, and government sectors. Under his leadership, Fortinet achieved a 90% reduction in cybersecurity vulnerabilities within 18 months, significantly enhancing organizational resilience.
Beyond enterprise leadership, Vivek contributes to the broader cybersecurity community through scholarly work, including a published paper on cyber risk management in the International Journal of Computer Applications. His efforts have helped shape best practices in risk governance, safeguard critical infrastructure, and reinforce public trust in the digital economy.
Vivek’s mission centers on the belief that cybersecurity is not just a technical challenge but a trust imperative protecting individuals, institutions, and global digital ecosystems.
Accomplishments
Risk Management Innovator with Measurable Impact
Vivek Madan led the automation of third-party vendor risk assessments through a tier-based framework, improving risk prioritization and reducing onboarding time by over 60%. This innovation earned him the 2025 Titan Gold Award for Cybersecurity - Risk Management and has set a new standard for scalable cyber risk mitigation.
Leader in Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Strategy
Vivek spearheaded a robust SCRM program aligned with NIST 800-161, enhancing Fortinet’s ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks. He also guided organizations through certifications including ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and TISAX, fortifying risk governance across healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
Trusted Thought Leader Strengthening Digital Resilience
With a 90% reduction in cybersecurity vulnerabilities achieved under his leadership and published research on risk governance, Vivek has contributed to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience and public trust across the digital ecosystem.
