Kumar Pudashine
Cybersecurity & IT governance leader — CISO and technology educator
Kumar Pudashine is an established cybersecurity and information technology governance professional based in Nepal, recognised for his leadership in securing enterprise IT systems and developing cybersecurity capacity. He serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Agricultural Development Bank Ltd., where he leads cybersecurity strategy and defence for the bank’s core banking and digital infrastructure. Kumar is also an experienced consultant, trainer, and speaker on information security, risk management, IT governance, and cyber resilience, with training roles at engineering and ICT institutions and contributions to national cybersecurity discussions.
Cybersecurity Professional & Educator
Kumar specialises in IT governance, information security strategy, and cyber risk management, helping organisations build effective security frameworks, compliance policies, and risk resilience.
Role
Chief Information Security Officer, Agricultural Development Bank Ltd.
Expertise
Cybersecurity strategy, IT governance and secure architecture
Certifications & Skills
CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, CCNP, CEH and more
Consulting
Security consulting and policy advisory for financial and public sectors
Education & Training
Experienced faculty and trainer on cybersecurity, IT governance, and secure networks
Speaking & Advocacy
Panelist and speaker at industry events on cyber resilience and digital trust