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Puneet is privileged to lead the EY UK & Ireland Cyber business with expert capabilities that span the full lifecycle of security services encompassing cyber advisory, cyber engineering, digital identity, multi-cloud security and managed services.
With over 20 years of experience primarily in the banking, insurance, and the health sector, he has made it his mission to lead successful digital and cyber transformation programs that protect client investments and build organisational trust.
He has worked with and serviced organisations across the globe, including but not limited to the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the broader APAC region.
Puneet is an in-demand international speaker, and has presented at over 75 conferences globally, sharing his wealth of knowledge and real-world experience.
How is Puneet building a better working world
Puneet is committed to assisting organisations in understanding the societal impact of cyber failures. He's driven by a passion for nurturing the next generation of cyber talent and simplifying the intricacies of the cyber realm. Puneet's leadership extends across borders, as he tirelessly works to establish a secure and safe digital society.
Puneet's latest thinking
How CFOs in Ireland are charting a course for growth and expansion
High levels of optimism among CFOs sees a shift in emphasis from cost cutting initiatives to a new focus on realising growth opportunities. Find out how.
06 Mar 2025
Vickie Wall
How CISOs can nurture a cyber-informed workforce in the age of AI
CISOs need to strike a balance between achieving optimal security and unlocking the value that AI adoption can bring to the organisation. Find out how.
18 Dec 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How cyber leaders in Ireland can accelerate AI adoption
AI has the potential to simultaneously enhance an organisation’s cyber defences whilst increasing its attack surface and exposure to attack. Find out how.
22 Oct 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How NIS2 Directive can build cyber resilience for Irish energy system
The EU NIS2 Directive has the potential to deliver transformative benefits for energy sector organisations. Find out how.
04 Oct 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How autonomous finance can be a game changer as reporting burden rises
The major technology outage highlights the world's critical reliance on IT services and underscores the need for business continuity planning. Find out how.
24 Jul 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How AI, cybersecurity and human interaction are shaping online shopping
Explore AI's impact on e-commerce, consumer trust, and the balance with human interaction in Ireland's evolving online shopping landscape.
14 Jun 2024
Colette Devey
How organisations can address cyber threats in the era of advanced AI
Businesses require innovative thinking and fresh strategies to manage new cybersecurity challenges with the deployment of advanced AI systems. Find out how.
06 Jun 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How sustainability and AI top Irish technology leaders’ agenda
Tech leaders are prioritising sustainability, AI, cybersecurity, as their roles become more pivotal in safeguarding their organisations. Find out how.
09 May 2024
Ronan Walsh
What strategic actions can organisations take to be NIS2 compliant
Individual accountability under NIS2 will be a gamechanger for how organisations approach cybersecurity. Find out the strategic way forward.
23 Apr 2024
Puneet Kukreja
Why Irish CFOs must embrace the winds of change in sustainability and AI
CFOs remain firmly focused on cost reduction and control, and upgrading skills as they face into sustainability reporting challenges. Find out more.
13 Mar 2024
Derarca Dennis
NIS2: How starting your compliance journey now will safeguard your future
New EU cybersecurity directive NIS2 will help strengthen organisational resilience in this digital age.
12 Mar 2024
Puneet Kukreja
Why modern healthcare systems need to leverage cyber mesh architecture
The healthcare sector's digital evolution has advanced patient care while amplifying the complexity of cyber threats. Find out how.
29 Feb 2024
Puneet Kukreja
How organisations can simplify the tech environment to stem cyberattacks
Bolstering cyber defences with new technologies may have the opposite effect due to added complexity. Find out why.
27 Oct 2023
Puneet Kukreja
How a Converged Security Operations Centre can bolster cyber defence
A Converged Security Operations Centre offers greater coordination of multiple security offerings and enables a more rapid threat response. Find out how.
18 Sept 2023
Puneet Kukreja
How Irish technology leaders are driving people-centric transformation
Irish technology leaders are clear-eyed in relation to the potential value of emerging technologies. Find out how they are staying future focussed.
26 Apr 2023
Ronan Walsh
Why Irish organisations need to think about metaverse security
The metaverse could create an extended risk from a cybersecurity standpoint. Find out why businesses need to move at speed to deploy zero trust.
24 Nov 2022
Puneet Kukreja
How Irish boards can address cybersecurity oversight
With cyber threat levels on the rise and their complexities growing, it is time to bring cybersecurity into the boardroom. Find out how.
06 Sept 2022
Puneet Kukreja