Two Distinguished Leaders Return as Mentors in the CyAN September 2025 Cohort

We are proud to welcome back Bharat Raingangar (UAE) and Saba Bagheri (Australia) as mentors in the CyAN Mentorship Programme – September 2025 Cohort.

Both leaders bring exceptional experience, proven impact, and a passion for shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

🌍 Bharat Raingangar – UAE

A highly accomplished Cybersecurity Leader, Board Advisor, and vCISO, Bharat has over 28 years of leadership across Technology and BFSI sectors. With deep expertise in governance, fraud management, and risk frameworks, he has guided multinational organisations to secure continuity and resilience at scale. As a Board Member of CyAN, Bharat also champions ESG compliance and innovation within the cybersecurity ecosystem.

🌏 Saba Bagheri – Australia

Saba is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager, researcher, and incident responder with more than 15 years of experience. With a PhD in Cybersecurity Resilience and extensive work in SOC strategy, CTI, and threat intelligence, she has been at the forefront of advancing cyber defences and mentoring the next wave of security professionals. Her leadership is dedicated to resilience, proactive defence, and fostering confidence in complex security landscapes.

Why This Matters

Returning mentors like Bharat and Saba exemplify the spirit of the CyAN Mentorship Programme: combining expertise, guidance, and lived experience to support mentees at every stage of their journey. Their continued commitment ensures that mentees benefit not only from knowledge but also from a culture of collaboration and empowerment.

👉 Explore the full September 2025 Mentor Cohort here: CyAN Mentorship Programme – September 2025 Cohort