Sanam Makadia is a thought leader, speaker, and security architect at Datacom, bringing deep expertise to enterprise and critical infrastructure security. He is an active member of multiple cybersecurity forums and working groups. With over 15 years of experience in design, consulting, architecture, risk and governance, Sanam has supported large-scale telecommunications, government departments and enterprise environments across various sectors.
His areas of interest include cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), Zero Trust, operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS), cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). Sanam is a strong advocate for the idea that cybersecurity is not solely about tools and technology—but about understanding business risk, developing a resilient cyber strategy, and leveraging the power of people and process to mature organizations. He focuses on delivering clear roadmaps that align cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, enabling sustainable and effective security outcomes.