Mahesh Tallam is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 28 years of experience in Information Security, Risk & Compliance, and Cloud Infrastructure. As the Chief Information Security Officer at NextWealth, he leads the strategic development of security frameworks for AI-powered enterprise systems, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. His leadership has been pivotal in achieving key certifications including SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, while enabling secure deployment of AI technologies across diverse business functions.
Mahesh’s expertise spans secure cloud architecture, real-time threat detection, and data governance for AI systems. He is known for translating complex security challenges into scalable, actionable strategies that align innovation with enterprise risk management. A graduate of the Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) from IIM Bangalore and an alumnus of REC Surathkal, Mahesh actively contributes to various cybersecurity forums s, sharing insights on securing AI ecosystems and shaping future-ready cyber defense models
- Company:NextWealth
- Short Bio:CTO and CISO