How is the CISO Role Changing with Aman Tara and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E143 S06

How is the CISO Role Changing with Aman Tara and Punit Bhatia in the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast E143 S06

Author: Punit Bhatia | Data Privacy, Sourcing & EU AI Act Specialist | ISO Standards July 17, 2025 Duration: 20:11

The CISO role is no longer just about protecting IT assets — it’s about navigating AI risks, complex regulations, and building digital trust across the enterprise. In an era where digital trust is more important than ever, how do CISOs stay ahead of evolving threats? What impact does AI have on cybersecurity and privacy compliance? And how can organizations empower every employee to contribute to ongoing digital safety? 


Join cybersecurity expert and former military major Aman Tara in conversation with Punit Bhatia as they explore the evolving responsibilities of CISOs in today’s digital landscape. Aman shares why CISOs must think like hackers to stay ahead, how to manage emerging AI threats, and ways to ensure compliance with global data privacy laws.


If you want to understand the future of cybersecurity leadership and how to foster trust in an AI-driven era, this episode is a must-watch! 


KEY CONVERSATIONS
00:01:44 What is Digital Trust for Aman Tara 

00:02:44 What role does the CISO play in creating Digital Trust? 

00:04:59 How to manage overlap in a CISO role with privacy function 

00:06:17 Do you have regular meetings with privacy counterparts? 

00:08:19 Impact of AI and emerging technologies on the role of CISO 

00:09:58 How Should a CISO respond when using unsafe tools and create risk in organization? 
00:12:00 What can everyone do to ensure ongoing digital trust and safety? 

00:15:17 Amman's Book and Personal Journey 
 

ABOUT GUEST 
Aman Tara is an ex-military Major and a qualified attorney. He holds an associate diploma in Software Engineering, a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and Economics, a degree in Law, and his MBA from Iowa, USA. He is a Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner and a Scrum Master. He has also done a Cybersecurity course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  


After serving in the military for a decade in various combat and staff roles, he moved to the corporate world in 2011. He has worked on IT audits, IT security and Cybersecurity assessments, Third Party Risk Management projects for various Fortune 500 companies across the USA and South Asia. Presently, he is the Executive Director for one of the world's largest banks, working in their Cybersecurity department and Board of Directors of three Non-Profit Organizations based outside of the USA.  


He has been featured in articles overseas and invited as speaker for various US based and international seminars.

 

ABOUT HOST 

Punit Bhatia is one of the leading privacy experts who works independently and has worked with professionals in over 30 countries. Punit works with business and privacy leaders to create an organization culture with high privacy awareness and compliance as a business priority. Selectively, Punit is open to mentor and coach professionals. 

 

Punit is the author of books “Be Ready for GDPR' which was rated as the best GDPR Book, “AI & Privacy – How to Find Balance”, “Intro To GDPR”, and “Be an Effective DPO”. Punit is a global speaker who has spoken at over 30 global events. Punit is the creator and host of the FIT4PRIVACY Podcast. This podcast has been featured amongst top GDPR and privacy podcasts. 

 

As a person, Punit is an avid thinker and believes in thinking, believing, and acting in line with one’s value to have joy in life. He has developed the philosophy named ‘ABC for joy of life’ which passionately shares. Punit is based out of Belgium, the heart of Europe. 

 

RESOURCES 

Websites www.fit4privacy.com,www.punitbhatia.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-tara-cisa-cdpse-cfe-b6095483/ , https://growskills.store/

Podcast https://www.fit4privacy.com/podcast 

Blog https://www.fit4privacy.com/blog 

YouTube http://youtube.com/fit4privacy   

Insights ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/insights/⁠⁠⁠

ISO Standard Courses at ⁠⁠⁠https://growskills.store/courses⁠⁠ 


Punit Bhatia, an expert in artificial intelligence, privacy, and sourcing, hosts The FIT4Privacy Podcast-AI and Privacy insights in collaboration with Grow Skills Store. Here, the often complex and rapidly changing worlds of data protection and AI are broken down into clear, practical conversations. Each episode delves into specific frameworks like GDPR and ISO standards, while also examining the broader ethical implications and the critical need for digital trust in modern business. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on actionable insights that professionals can apply directly to their own management and operational challenges. This podcast serves as a vital resource for business leaders and managers navigating this landscape, featuring regular conversations with a variety of industry experts. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, whether discussing evolving EU regulations or the practical intersection of AI and privacy law. Recognised for its quality, the series consistently ranks highly in its categories. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these crucial topics, this podcast offers a reliable and insightful guide through the complexities of compliance, ethics, and technology.
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