Dr. Dave Chatterjee, Ph.D.
Dr. Chatterjee's practice-focused academic career spans over two decades. Since 2001, Dr. Chatterjee has been at the forefront of information technology management, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and enterprise digitization from 2010. His seminal contributions to the field have been recognized by prestigious publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, MIT Sloan Management Review, California Management Review, MIS Quarterly, and Business Horizons among others.
Dr. Chatterjee delivers talks worldwide, moderates CXO panel discussions, conducts corporate training, workshops, and webinars, and provides consulting and advisory services. He has appeared in radio and TV interviews and is quoted by news media on significant technology-related developments. He hosts the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series that has listeners in 94 countries.
He served as Chairman of the Board at the Society for Information Management (SIM), Atlanta Chapter, and as a board member of the Cybersecurity Collaborative, offering invaluable insights to chief information officers (CIOs), and chief information security officers (CISOs). He participated in expert SWAT teams dedicated to addressing critical cybersecurity challenges. Dr. Chatterjee serves on the advisory board of technology and security companies such as Innovative Technologies AI, Open Street, and Citadel Security Group.
His Exerties Are In:
Cybersecurity Governance
“Dr. Dave Chatterjee is considered a pioneering figure in cybersecurity, renowned for developing the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framework, a comprehensive methodology that revolutionizes cybersecurity readiness. With a keen focus on guiding both for-profit and non-profit entities, Dr. Chatterjee excels in fostering high-performance information security cultures, aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals, and ensuring holistic cybersecurity preparedness. His expertise spans diverse industries including healthcare, technology, education, book and periodical publishing, software development, and higher education.” (Advisory Cloud)
Strategic Technology Management
“Dave is a visionary for how technology can enable improvements in business and academic settings. He clearly communicates his ideas in an easy style that distinguishes him from many. He sees the strategic value of technology as an enabler for success and can clearly apply that lens to any situation he encounters, in order to assess and recommend a path forward. I would highly recommend Dave.” (Executive VP, Technology Solutions Consulting)
Podcasting/Mass Media Communications
“The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast is a terrific resource for practitioners of all levels. It brings together a carefully curated selection of domain experts representing a diverse cross-section of perspectives across the full scope of cybersecurity disciplines. I personally find the depth of pragmatic advice and actionable insight in every episode immensely valuable.” (Senior Business Leader, Information Technology)
Recent Engagements
Advised the senior leadership of a major restaurant chain on their state of cybersecurity governance and how to create a high-performance information security culture. Drawing upon the Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline framework, shared several success factors and associated best practices to enhance awareness and boost their cybersecurity defense. The guidance led to greater top management commitment and a significant annual increase (by about 25%) in cybersecurity investments.
Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for a large retail chain seeking to optimize its social media and enterprise mobility strategies; identified core opportunities in the digital space that led to a 300% gain in conversion rates, coupled with an 8% reduction in customer acquisition costs.
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