Munish Walther-Puri

 

Munish Walther-Puri translates the complex intersection of cyber, geopolitical, and supply chain risks into actionable resilience strategies for enterprises, investors, analysts, and public sector leaders.

 

As the Head of AI Security Services at TPO Group and a faculty member at IANS Research, his expertise spans cyber strategy, AI risks, municipal cyber defense, technology supply chains, industrial cybersecurity (ICS/OT), and identity deception. He is known for a practical, forward-looking approach that emphasizes resilience, trust, and collaborative strategies across public and private sectors.

 

His career is defined by a rare blend of public and private sector experience, including serving as the first Director of Cyber Risk for the City of New York, leading global intelligence teams in dark web monitoring, and advising startups and think tanks. He has pioneered efforts in areas such as developing a "Richter scale" for critical infrastructure cyber incidents, mapping the supply chain of AI, tracking intersecting regulatory risk, and advancing open source software security.

 

Leaders and founders alike value his ability to translate intricate security concepts into clear, decisive action – extending from high-level strategy to policy implementation and technical control measures – making complex risks legible for engineers, C-suite executives, and policymakers alike. His background includes building and leading teams in global intelligence, dark web monitoring, municipal cyber risk management, account management, as well as customer success.

 

Munish is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, serves on the board of HackNotice, and is a member of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. He is a proud alum of the Fletcher School, ally of #ShareTheMicInCyber, and Eagle Scout.