Anil Kumar Malipeddi – Cybersecurity Professional of the Year for Leadership in Identity & Access Innovation
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Anil Kumar Malipeddi – Cybersecurity Professional of the Year for Leadership in Identity & Access Innovation
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | PAM Sr. Manager |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | Lear Corporation |
| Website | https://www.lear.com/ |
| Company size (employees) | 10,000 or more |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
Anil Malipeddi is a senior cybersecurity leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation in Privileged Access Management (PAM), identity governance, and enterprise security strategy across the retail, ecommerce, and automotive industries.
As Senior Manager of Privileged Access Management (PAM) at Lear Corporation, he leads critical security initiatives to modernize identity infrastructure, manage SaaS security, and support enterprise cloud transformation. Anil has played key roles at Fortune 500 companies like Best Buy, where he led high-impact cybersecurity programs, and is known for his ability to align security strategy with business needs. His contributions span architecture, engineering, and operations, including the design of resilient PAM systems across global environments that enabled business continuity and compliance across critical systems.
Anil’s unique impact spans both technical execution and industry influence. He has authored 10 peer-reviewed research papers in cybersecurity and aerospace domains and has peer-reviewed over 30 academic journal articles, influencing the direction of cybersecurity research and thought leadership.
He was recently selected as a judge for the 2025 Globee® Cybersecurity Awards, where he reviewed 50+ global submissions—further highlighting his reputation as a trusted voice in evaluating cybersecurity excellence.
Certified in CISSP and McKinsey executive leadership, Anil is known for blending technical depth with strategic foresight. His contributions also include mentoring professionals, advancing PAM and identity frameworks, and supporting global cybersecurity transformation programs.
Anil continues to be a recognized contributor in shaping modern identity security and operational resilience, making him a standout candidate for Cybersecurity Professional of the Year.
Here are press releases recognizing his contributions: https://indiahood.com/cybersecurity-innovator-anil-kumar-malipeddi-drives-significant-advancements-in-privileged-access-management/
Accomplishments
Enterprise Leadership in Identity & Access Security: Anil Malipeddi has led large-scale Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity governance initiatives across multiple industries, including retail, ecommerce, and automotive (Fortune 500 companies). At Lear Corporation, a large OEM with mission critical systems, he modernized PAM to support cloud and SaaS adoption, enhancing operational resilience, audit readiness, and risk reduction.
Global Thought Leadership & Industry Contribution: Anil has authored 10 peer-reviewed publications in cybersecurity and aerospace, which garnered 75 citations world-wide implying his research adoption. Served as a judge for 50+ submissions at the 2025 Globee® Cybersecurity Awards, and reviewed 30+ academic journal articles—demonstrating his commitment to advancing cybersecurity innovation, research, and professional excellence.
Cross-Disciplinary Influence & Strategic Impact: With CISSP certification and McKinsey executive training, Anil combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight. He has consistently influenced cybersecurity strategy at the enterprise level while also mentoring future leaders and contributing to the global dialogue on identity and access security.
