Munish Walther-Puri

Munish Walther-Puri is a seasoned risk advisor and security strategist with two decades of experience translating complex cybersecurity and geopolitical realities into actionable frameworks. His expertise lies in identifying critical blind spots for decision-makers and developing innovative risk assessment methodologies. Currently, he serves as Interim Deputy CISO for a major manufacturer, building enterprise IT GRC programs and uplifting cybersecurity maturity. Munish’s career spans diverse roles, including VP of Cyber Risk at Exiger, first Director of Cyber Risk at NYC Cyber Command, and Chief Research Officer at a dark web monitoring startup. His academic engagements include adjunct faculty positions at NYU, Columbia, and IANS Research, as well as a focus on the nexus of cyber, tech, national security, and industrial policy. He is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Security and Technology.