Arun Rajagopal

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Altera Infrastructure

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Arun Rajagopal is an OT Cyber Security Leader with 22 years of experience in the energy, oil & gas, and pharma sectors. Holding an MBA from Henley Business School, he specializes in creating cybersecurity strategies for Industrial Control Systems. Colleagues consistently describe him as versatile, supportive, and commercially aware.

He is passionate about hands-on, practical cybersecurity, valuing on-site engineering work over theoretical, office-based solutions. He is focused on promoting ISA cybersecurity training and leveraging his network to create opportunities for others in the industry, showing a commitment to mentorship and community growth.

As the elected 2024 President of the ISA United Kingdom section, he is actively leading initiatives to redefine excellence and enhance cybersecurity skills across the organization.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

Direct & Assertive

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

OT Security Strategy
With over two decades of experience, he develops cybersecurity roadmaps and business cases for industrial control systems in critical infrastructure sectors like energy and oil & gas.
Industrial Standards
As an ISA/IEC 62443 certified expert and President of ISA UK, he actively promotes cybersecurity training and adherence to established industry standards to mitigate risks.
Practical Cybersecurity
He values hands-on security solutions over "vendor BS, " emphasizing the difference between theoretical office work and effective on-site implementation in industrial environments.

Media Appearances

Arun has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Altera Infrastructure
4-2025 - 10-2025
SCADA & OT Cybersecurity Specialist at Ramboll
1-2025 - 3-2025
OT Security Officer at Ørsted
6-2024
President - ISA United Kingdom (Voluntary) at ISA UK Section
6-2023 - 12-2024
Senior OT Cybersecurity Architect at Ramboll

Education

2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Business School
1996 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree from Robert Gordon University

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Insights For Selling To Arun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Arun is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Arun

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Arun move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Arun take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Arun

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