Atira Nitto, is a strategic cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading cyber architecture, risk management, security governance, and regulatory compliance for global financial services and technology organizations.
She currently serves as Vice President – Technology Risk Advisory at Goldman Sachs, where she oversees vendor and third-party risk programs, leads AI/blockchain risk assessments, and works with executives on firmwide risk reduction strategies.
Previously, as Business Information Security Officer at Toyota Financial Services, she led enterprise risk strategy and assessments, security process automation, and drove security awareness training for employees. Earlier leadership roles at Kudelski Security and Cisco Systems focused on delivering multi-million-dollar cybersecurity solutions and achieving rapid compliance for clients in finance, healthcare, and government.
She holds an M.S. in Systems Engineering Management (Cybersecurity & Assurance) from the University of Texas at Dallas, and B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering along with several industry certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified CISO (CCISO) and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
As a member of the Advisory Board, Atira Nitto brings proven expertise in embedding security-first thinking into business strategy, enabling organizations to confidently manage complex regulatory landscapes, emerging technologies, and evolving cyber threats.