M.J. Vaidya is the Global Product Services CISO for General Motors and an Adjunct Professor at New York University teaching courses in the Cybersecurity MS Program. He has over 20 years of experience including cyber security strategy, IT/Product security risk management, security operations, implementing technology solutions, and management consulting. M.J. holds an engineering degree from New York University and a MBA from St. John’s University. M.J. has provided services globally in Americas, Europe, and Asia. His industry experience includes financial services, manufacturing, health care, entertainment & media, hospitality, and public sector.