Pritam Mukherjee leads IT (SAP) Application and Data Security, Governance, and Compliance at NYPA, ensuring data security and leveraging advanced technologies for digital transformation.
He has expertise in IT Application Security, GRC, AI, ML, and Fintech and led the design and management of SAP security solutions across multiple business processes.
Pritam presented a case study at the 2023 Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) conference and is focused on sustainable energy development through AI and ML technologies.
With a Master's in Financial Innovation and Technology, he emphasizes the importance of data protection and security mechanisms in digitization journeys.
Pritam navigates challenges in application security, highlighting the difficulties in legacy systems, vendor limitations, and balancing security controls with business needs.
He stresses proactive risk identification and assessment as crucial to avoiding detrimental impacts and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Incorporating GRC measures and aligning with regulatory compliance, Pritam aims to create secure and sustainable products in the clean energy sector.
He advocates a security-conscious culture within organizations, emphasizing the role of training, awareness, and leadership commitment in fostering a proactive security approach.
Pritam highlights the importance of staying current on new threats, regulations, and emerging risks in the digital landscape, especially concerning AI-driven systems.
He discusses the significance of AI risk assessments, governance policies tailored to AI, and creating accountability frameworks for AI decision-making to address compliance challenges.
By promoting security awareness and fostering a shared responsibility for cybersecurity, organizations can lower risks and enhance resilience against cyber threats.