Harshang Shah – Founder & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Harsh – Founder & CISO at Cyber Forte, brings over 20 years of experience advising organizations on cybersecurity, risk, and digital transformation across highly regulated environments.

He established Cyber Forte with a clear strategic vision—to position cybersecurity not merely as a technical function, but as a critical enabler of business resilience, trust, and sustainable growth. His leadership is centered on aligning security with organizational objectives, enabling executive teams to navigate risk with clarity and confidence.

Harshang has led complex security strategy, cloud transformation, and enterprise risk programs across banking, insurance, consulting, and Australian Government sectors. As an Australian citizen holding Baseline and NV2 security clearance, he is trusted to operate within sensitive and high-assurance environments.

He is recognized for his ability to distil complex cyber risk into clear, actionable insights—supporting boards and leadership teams in making informed, strategic decisions. His approach integrates governance, compliance, and security into a cohesive framework that drives both operational resilience and business agility.

Harshang holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Systems Security (UK) and maintains key industry certifications including CISA, PCI DSS ISA, and CEH. He is an active member of AISA, ISACA, and the Cyber Leadership Hub, contributing to the advancement of the cybersecurity profession.

As a visionary founder and leader, Harshang blends deep technical expertise with strategic foresight—helping organizations navigate complexity and build secure, scalable, and future-ready enterprises with confidence.

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