Pierre Tagle, Ph.D., is an esteemed Information Technology and Cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience encompassing extensive consulting, executive management, and 24x7 operational roles across diverse sectors including government, financial services, manufacturing, not-for-profit and academia. Dr. Tagle is adept at translating complex security concepts into actionable strategies for both business and technical stakeholders, and is recognized for his analytical acumen and innovative approach to cybersecurity. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and numerous prestigious certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, PCI QSA, PCIP, and CDPSE.
In his current role as DXC Technology’s Head of Security Advisory & Professional Services for Australia and New Zealand, Dr. Tagle leads a team that expertly balances business needs with risk mitigation and cost-effective security solutions. He leads team of close to 50 SMEs covers all four of DXC’s Security service pillars. This includes Cyber Risk & Compliance, Digital Identity, Infrastructure, App & Data Protection, and Cyber Transformation & Operations. Prior roles includes leading advisory and consulting teams in Secureworks and Sense of Security (now part of CyberCX).
His own direct work spans several critical areas including security strategy and roadmap development, compliance and maturity frameworks management, IT and OT security, and business continuity planning. Dr. Tagle’s leadership not only drives the strategic direction of security practices but also fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within his teams.
