Rishi Pande

Rishi leads the Ernst & Young LLP Cybersecurity practice for aerospace, defense and mobility. In this role, Rishi helps develop enterprise, product and customer security strategies, as well as new value propositions to drive growth and competitive advantage.

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of security, product, customer, supply chain and manufacturing, Rishi is a trusted resource for leading firms. He has pioneered techniques for deploying security by design in digital transformations for connected vehicles and developed next-generation cybersecurity implementations (supply chain cyber risk, global capability center deployments, etc.).

He held leadership roles in cybersecurity at Fortune 100 enterprises, driving strategy, operating model alignment and program transformations. Rishi has managed IT security, product security and vulnerability management programs, and has extensive experience in threat intelligence, red teaming and incident response activities.

How Rishi is building a better working world

Rishi enhances cybersecurity in aerospace, defense and mobility, developing and implementing robust security strategies that not only protect enterprises but also foster innovation and growth. His work helps clients confidently navigate the complexities of the digital age — aligning cyber in products, manufacturing and supply chains to help organizations achieve resilience and competitive advantage in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

He has focused on secure by design for multiple connected and electric products. Through his efforts, Rishi is not only protecting businesses but also contributing to a safer, more secure business environment.