Sanjiv Cherian
Sanjiv Cherian is a senior cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with two decades of experience in building, scaling, and advising cybersecurity consulting and managed security services organizations across the UK, Middle East, and Asia. He is best known for his leadership role at Microminder Cyber Security, a fast-growing cybersecurity consultancy serving enterprises, critical infrastructure operators, and regulated industries across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the UK.
With a career spanning offensive security, security operations, governance, and executive advisory, Sanjiv has worked closely with C-suite leaders, boards, and regulators to design and operate security programs across IT, OT, IoT, and cloud environments. His work has focused particularly on large-scale SOC operations, Fusion Centres, OT/ICS security, enterprise risk management, and regulatory-driven security transformations.
Sanjiv is known for his pragmatic, execution-focused approach to cybersecurity bridging board-level risk objectives with real operational outcomes. He regularly engages with senior stakeholders to translate cyber risk into measurable business impact, helping organizations improve resilience while enabling growth and innovation.
Currently based in Dubai, Sanjiv operates across the GCC and UK markets and is actively involved in building next-generation security operating models, including unified IT-OT visibility, managed detection and response, and AI-assisted security operations. He also contributes to industry discussions through executive forums, client roundtables, and leadership content focused on modern cyber risk management.
Key Achievements
Business History
Sanjiv Cherian’s professional journey began in the UK, where he developed a strong foundation in cybersecurity consulting, working closely with enterprise customers on offensive security, security architecture, and incident response initiatives. Over time, his role expanded beyond delivery into leadership, where he became responsible for building teams, managing client relationships, and shaping service offerings aligned with real-world risk.
Recognising the growing demand for advanced cybersecurity capabilities in the Middle East, Sanjiv played a key role in expanding Microminder Cyber Security’s presence across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Under his leadership, the company established itself as a trusted cybersecurity partner for organisations operating in highly regulated and mission-critical environments, with a particular focus on OT/ICS security, managed SOC services, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Throughout his career, Sanjiv has consistently focused on execution over theory ensuring cybersecurity programs move beyond assessments and reports into operationally effective outcomes. His work has included building long-term managed services engagements, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and helping enterprises modernise their security operations to keep pace with evolving threats.
In parallel with client delivery, Sanjiv has been involved in shaping future-focused initiatives, including the development of unified security platforms and AI-driven operational models designed to simplify security operations and improve decision-making at scale.
Today, Sanjiv continues to operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution helping organisations strengthen their cyber resilience while navigating complex regulatory, operational, and business challenges.