Supro Ghose

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Chief Information Security Officer at Graphene Security, Inc.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Supro Ghose is a senior IT executive with over 30 years of experience as a CISO and CIO, specializing in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance for the financial and federal sectors. He possesses deep expertise in AI security, digital transformation, and GRC advisory. People who have worked with him often describe him as knowledgeable, strategic, and professional.

Originally from Kolkata, India, Supro now resides in the Washington D. C. area, where he has lived for over three decades. He has two sons who both work in technology. In his free time, he follows professional tennis, staying up late to watch matches like the Australian Open.

He was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Vice Chair of Marylands CyberMaryland Board, shaping the states cybersecurity workforce strategy.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI Risk
He is a frequent speaker on managing generative AI risk and compliance, discussing how it reshapes cybersecurity and the future of cyber auditing.
Cybersecurity Workforce
As Vice Chair of the CyberMaryland Board, he actively works on strategies to fill the cybersecurity talent gap and build a skilled workforce in the state.
CISO Leadership
He often speaks on the human side of being a CISO, focusing on topics like leading under pressure, preventing burnout, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Media Appearances

Supro has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Chief Information Security Officer at Graphene Security, Inc.
7-2024
Avasant Distinguished Fellow at Avasant
10-2024
CISO Advisor (Startup Incubation Program) at Suraksha Catalyst
8-2024
Assistant Professor (Adjunct) at University of Maryland Global Campus
12-2023
Vice Chair, Governor of Maryland's CyberMaryland Board at State of Maryland

Education

1991 - 1993
MBA from Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1989 - 1991
Post Graduate from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Insights For Selling To Supro

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Supro is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Supro

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Supro move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Supro take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Supro

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