Chapter Meeting – July 2025 - Leading Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Programs: A Project Leader’s Approach

(VIRTUAL MEETING) Leading Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Programs: A Project Leader’s Approach

Agenda

5:30 - 6:00 PM  Chapter Rolling Slides / Join the meeting

6:00 – 6:15 PM  Chapter Announcements

6:15 - 7:15 PM Leading Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Programs: A Project Leader’s Approach

7:15 – 7:30 PM  Questions

Abstract:

As cyber threats and privacy concerns grow worldwide, project leaders are becoming key drivers of cybersecurity success. This session provides a clear, practical approach to leading cybersecurity and privacy programs and how to apply it to Agile project management methods. Attendees will learn how to align global security efforts with business goals, manage risks, and build programs that are both compliant and resilient.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand major cybersecurity and privacy trends
• Learn how to apply project leadership skills to security programs
• Explore key frameworks like NIST, GDPR, and NIS2
• Identify KPIs to track cybersecurity progress

Presenter:

Dr. Kaali Dass is a leader with over 25 years of experience in information technology and project management, specializing in the delivery of complex, cross-functional, and global software initiatives across a variety of industries.

He currently serves as a Consulting Sr. Technical Program Manager at First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he leads strategic technology initiatives. Dr. Dass has been actively engaged with the North Carolina Chapter of the Project Management Institute (NCPMI) for more than a decade, held multiple leadership positions, including Director of IT (Security and Digital Transformation) and Vice President of Technology and Communications.

Dr. Dass has taught project management at Strayer University and currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California.

He holds advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in IT Management and an MBA in Finance, along with multiple industry certifications in project management and IT security. He has presented on project management and governance topics at events hosted by PMI, NCPMI, ISACA, and ASQ NC Chapter, and has contributed written content to professional forums.

His areas of expertise include technical project management, portfolio management, strategic planning, agile coaching, cybersecurity, data analytics, governance, and regulatory compliance.