Founder & CEO, Nova Corp

Alister Joseph Rajendra

Technology leader with more than 26 years in IT infrastructure, enterprise security and cybersecurity, and author of Nova Corp Insights.

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Alister founded Nova Corp to give organisations one accountable partner for security, cloud and day-to-day IT. He leads the company's strategy and its managed security, cloud and Microsoft practices from Nova Corp's headquarters in Colombo.

Experience

Over more than 26 years, Alister has led IT infrastructure, enterprise security and cybersecurity work in Sri Lanka, Qatar and India. That experience shapes how Nova Corp works: practical security that fits the business, delivered and run by one team.

Research

Alister is a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) candidate at the International Business Academy of Switzerland, researching AI-driven automation in Sri Lanka's IT-BPO sector.

Areas of focus

Managed security services and security operations
Cloud and infrastructure transformation
Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI adoption
Technology strategy for growing organisations

Articles by Alister

SecurityWhat is a Security Operations Center (SOC), and does your business need one?LeadershipWhat CEOs should know about cybersecurity: 12 questions to ask your team SecurityVulnerability assessment vs penetration testing: what VAPT covers and why you need it SecurityRed teaming explained: how real-world attack simulations test your defences SecurityBlack box, grey box or white box: which penetration test do you need?SecurityData Loss Prevention (DLP): how to stop sensitive data leaving your business SecurityMicrosoft Patch Tuesday explained: a patch management process that works SecurityEnterprise anti-malware and EDR: how modern endpoint protection works SecurityMobile app security testing: what it covers and how to get started SecurityCybersecurity in healthcare: why patient data is a top target LeadershipWhat happens if you deprioritise cybersecurity? The real business costs SecurityPreparing for the CISSP exam: domains, study plan and free revision notes AI & AutomationMicrosoft Copilot Studio: build your own AI agents for everyday work Modern WorkplaceMicrosoft 365 for businesses and schools: how teams work better in the cloud Modern WorkplaceMicrosoft SharePoint: intranets, document management and team sites explained CloudMicrosoft Azure for growing businesses: what it is and where to start CloudMoving to the cloud: a practical roadmap that avoids disruption CloudThe future of business runs on the cloud: lessons from PayPal's move

Experience

Research

Areas of focus

Articles by Alister

Work with Nova Corp.