Exploring AI’s Role In Enhancing Cybersecurity

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Author Name: Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Aich

Exploring AI’s Role In Enhancing Cybersecurity

Dr. Pinaki Ranjan Aich is a cybersecurity, audit, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with over a decade of experience supporting global organizations across technology, product, and enterprise environments. He currently serves as a Lead Audit and Compliance Specialist, leading SOC, ISO, SOX, and regulatory compliance initiatives while advising organizations on cybersecurity risk management, AI governance, and control automation.

Dr. Aich has extensive expertise in IT audit, enterprise risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance security operations, audit effectiveness, and compliance maturity. His professional experience includes managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, ISO 27001 programs, IT General Controls (ITGC), and risk-based audits across complex technology environments.

He holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor and is a Certified Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management), and ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management Systems). His work emphasizes leadership accountability, ethical AI adoption, and aligning security and compliance initiatives with organizational strategy.

A researcher and author, Dr. Aich actively contributes to thought leadership at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and governance. He is the author of Exploring AI Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity and a recipient of the Swami Vivekananda Professional Excellence Award 2026 for his contributions to Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.