Cybersecurity Speakers in India

Vaishali Mutalik is Information Security Consultant, GDPR Consulting Practitioner and Trainer & ISO 27001 : 2013 Lead Auditor with more than 28 years of overall experience and more than 24 years of experience in information security and data privacy framework and enforcement of IT security processes to build cybersecurity strategies and architectures. She comes from a diverse background in technical and managerial areas in formulating & implementing Strategies, Policies , Business Process Re-engineering, IT Risk Management, Enterprise Software Solution Architect Development for Web Application, Mobile Application & e-Governance Transformation in BFSI, e-Learning, Business Process Engineering & Healthcare industries.  Vaishali started the company to protect critical information against internal and external threats. For her exceptional skills, she was featured by the ISACA Mumbai Chapter and awarded as Woman Achiever for 2021.

Mohan Devnani brings 39+ years of banking experience, spanning branch operations, IT project implementation, and Fraud Risk Management (FRM). At State Bank of India, he led branch operations and played a key role in rolling out ATMs and Internet Banking, improving customer access and operational efficiency. As Head of IT Services for SBI’s Bhopal Circle (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh), he customised and implemented FRM solutions. With 10+ years in fraud risk management, Mohan has worked extensively on cyber fraud prevention and strengthening digital transaction security in large banking environments.
Invite Mohan Devnani for banking leadership forums, risk management conferences, cybersecurity events, and financial services roundtables.

Kunal Malhotra is a cybersecurity and technology risk leader with around 14 years of international experience in governance, consulting, risk management, and IT audits. Kunal specializes in designing resilient risk frameworks that align regulatory standards with business objectives, while integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency. His expertise covers enterprise risk management, vendor/third-party risk, data privacy, and cyber maturity assessments.

He has previously held leadership roles at KPMG Canada, HCLTech, EY, and AXA XL, successfully leading risk transformation programs for Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and global banks. He also drives go-to-market strategies, client engagement, and advisory initiatives, strengthening organizations’ security posture and operational resilience.

As a Co-Founder in the edtech/fintech industry, Dheeraj has extensive experience in instructional design, team building, investing, and market research. He has also pursued several courses in Cyber Security and Blockchain to expand his knowledge and expertise. Dheeraj is the former Co-Founder of Kips Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd - India's Leading Publisher of School Computer Books and Digital Interactive Tools used by 6500 plus schools and over 5 Million students in India and the Middle East.

He talks about vulnerability in the digital era of cloud computing, AI and Machine Learning and online frauds along with emerging trends in cybersecurity.

Prem Mohan is a senior IT consultant with 10+ years of experience across consulting, project management, technical leadership, and software engineering. He holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science and an MBA in Information Management Systems. Prem conducts professional workshops and seminars, delivers technical and creative writing projects, and provides IT consultancy to government departments. He has mentored teams at Smart India Hackathon 2017, where his mentees achieved First Runner-Up. His current work includes applied research in AI and robotics for accessibility and assistive technologies.
Invite Prem Mohan for government technology forums, professional training programmes, academic workshops, and industry seminars.

P. K. Agarwal is a power systems and electricity market professional with 38+ years of experience across power system operations, wholesale electricity market design, SCADA/WAMS implementation, systems automation, and power system cybersecurity. He serves as Director (Market Operations) at POSOCO Ltd and oversees SCADA and IT systems, corporate planning, REC Registry, E-Certs Registry, and CISO responsibilities. His expertise includes wholesale electricity market design and systems and process automation.
Invite P. K. Agarwal for power and energy conferences, grid operations forums, regulatory dialogues, and infrastructure leadership summits.

Vijay Kumar is a technology strategist, inventor, and startup mentor with 10 US patents across AI/ML, Cloud, Security, Blockchain, and digital platforms. With 19+ years across startups and global firms including Wipro, Adobe, Oracle, and TiVo, he brings hands-on experience in technology, delivery, and digital strategy. An alumnus of NIT Warangal, IIIT Bangalore, and ISB Hyderabad, with exposure to Wharton and Kellogg, Vijay now leads DigiFortex, focusing on data security, privacy, cloud, and GRC. He actively writes, trains, and speaks on emerging technologies, FinTech, and digital disruption across India, UAE, and Europe.
Invite Vijay to speak on AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and future technologies for business.

Dr. Anish Agarwal is a data and AI leader with 22+ years of experience in data strategy, advanced analytics, and AI solutions. He has authored 15+ articles and delivered keynotes at 90+ conferences. His work spans data engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and privacy. Dr. Agarwal has received multiple recognitions, including listings among the Global Top 100 Innovators in Data and Analytics, 100 Most Influential AI & Analytics Leaders in India, India’s Top 50 AI Leaders, and Top 40 Under 40 Data Scientists.
Invite Dr. Anish Agarwal to speak at AI and data leadership conferences, cybersecurity forums, enterprise analytics summits, and executive leadership programmes.

Somsirsa Chatterjee is an AI consultant and mental health advocate pursuing doctoral research on responsible AI in healthcare. His work focuses on ethical AI deployment, resource-constrained healthcare applications, and affordable point-of-care solutions using machine learning. He actively promotes the inclusion of AI curricula in schools and supports education initiatives that build early AI literacy. Somsirsa combines research, consulting, and advocacy to advance responsible AI adoption in high-burden healthcare settings.
Invite Somsirsa Chatterjee to speak at healthcare innovation conferences, responsible technology forums, academic research events, and education policy platforms.

Arvind Gupta is the Head and Co-Founder of Digital India Foundation, a policy think tank working in areas of Digital Inclusion, Smart Cities, Internet Governance, Data Privacy and Cyber Security, Electronics Manufacturing, and strategies for Digital India. He is an Adjunct Professor at IIT-BHU and has over 30 years of industry experience, having worked in diverse sectors in India and Silicon Valley, USA. Arvind has been on the Global FinTech Top100 list of Influencers and also the Member of World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Digital Economy & Society, OECD Expert Member of Global Value Chains. His innovations haven't gone unnoticed; he's a recipient of the Eisenhower Global Fellowship for Innovation for the year 2014, the DataQuest Pathbreaker of the Year award, and the Distinguished Centenary Alumni award from IIT-BHU. His leadership was particularly impactful as the CEO of MyGov, a forum promoting digital inclusion through participative governance.

Pradeep Chankarachan is a result-oriented CIO/CDO with 19+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years at Infosys working with high-tech marquee clients such as Cisco, Microsoft, and Apple, and 9+ years leading IT and digital organizations in automotive and consumer product domains across B2B, B2C, and services. His experience spans large customer-centric IT and digital program delivery, value engineering, IT strategy, stakeholder alignment, change management, cost leadership, agile delivery, and enterprise digital adoption with measurable business impact.

Invite Pradeep Chankarachan to speak at CIO forums, digital transformation conferences, and enterprise leadership summits.

Vishal is the Founder & CEO of Software Solutions, offering top-tier computer networking, cybersecurity, and website development services to diverse industries. Concurrently, he serves as a Senior Network Engineer at Advance Solutions, crafting robust and secure network solutions aligned with industry standards. With 13+ years of expertise in IoT, cloud security, WiFi, and routing technologies, Vishal innovates digital solutions for enhanced performance. Certified as a Cyber Hygiene Practitioner by the Government of India, he received the 2023 International Business Excellence Award for Exceptional Achievement. Vishal's proficiency extends to WordPress development, SEO, and cybersecurity, while his passion for mentorship earned him recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in digital technology.

Ekata Deb is a cybercrime and data-privacy lawyer, a fractional DPO, an author, and an ALSP. As a Doctoral Researcher, she is focused on AI governance, digital forensics, and cross-border data protection. A triple gold medalist—BE (ETCE, 2012), LLB (2024), and LLM (Criminology, 2025). She is a DSCI-certified privacy professional. She is an active voice on responsible AI and privacy compliance.

Bikash Barai is Co-founder of FireCompass, a SaaS platform for Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) and Attack Surface Management (ASM) used by leading telecom, IT, and financial services enterprises. He is also Co-founder of CISO Platform, a global community for security leaders. Earlier, Bikash co-founded iViZ Security, a cloud-based security testing company acquired by Cigital Inc. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he brings deep expertise in reconnaissance techniques, cloud security, and scalable cyber defense platforms.
Invite Bikash Barai to speak at cybersecurity conferences, CISO leadership summits, enterprise risk forums, and global technology security platforms.

Umang is a seasoned Global Delivery Head at Iraje, boasting over 26 years of IT industry experience. Specializing in cybersecurity, particularly in CISO and CISA practices, he leads global teams with dynamism and a results-oriented approach. Umang's career is marked by a robust technical foundation and a commitment to staying abreast of cybersecurity advancements. Certified as a SOC expert, he adeptly navigates the complex cybersecurity landscape, contributing as a writer and researcher in the field. Recognized as a Global Top 10 IT Leadership and a Global Top 50 Predictive Analytics Influencer in 2024, Umang excels in bridging technical expertise with business goals, delivering solutions that mitigate risks and foster growth. With a passion for innovation and a penchant for learning, Umang thrives in challenging environments, poised to drive cybersecurity and business success through effective collaboration.

Amit Dubey is a national security and cyber intelligence expert specialising in cybersecurity, AI security, and cybercrime investigation.
He has advised national policy bodies, trained large-scale law enforcement and judicial audiences, and contributed to cyber security strategy and public awareness initiatives across multiple countries.
Amit delivers keynote sessions on cyber security leadership, AI and cyber risk, digital crime investigation, and national cyber resilience for corporate, government, and leadership audiences.
Invite Amit Dubey for cyber security conferences, government technology forums, national security summits, and executive cyber risk briefings.

Syam Madanapalli leads IoT Services at NTT Data and is a globally recognized technologist and standards contributor. He has co-authored a book on All IP Networks, authored 8 RFCs, contributed to multiple standards at IEEE and other SDOs, and holds 18 patents. Syam led the team that developed the world’s first IPv6 Ready Logo Certified TCP/IPv6 Stack (2003) and is the proposer and chair of IEEE P1931.1 – Roof Computing Working Group, a new standard for IoT. He received the IoT Thought Leadership Award 2018 at the IoT India Congress by The IET for his contributions to the IoT ecosystem.

Invite Syam Madanapalli for global technology conferences, standards and policy forums, and IoT leadership summits.

Sreekanth is an experienced IT professional with over 10 years of expertise in designing, planning, and implementing secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure, VMware, and other leading technologies. Specializing in cloud migrations, he has successfully transitioned multiple on-premises environments to the cloud, optimizing costs, performance, and security.

His extensive knowledge spans cloud technologies, cybersecurity, Windows administration, VMware virtualization, VDI, and Citrix. Sreekanth is also passionate about sharing his expertise and has conducted several training and webinar sessions for young graduates across various institutions, helping them build foundational skills for the tech industry. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous learning, Sreekanth remains committed to leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges.

Hemant Dusane is a Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management professional with 18 years of executive leadership in well-known organizations. A passionate innovator, he specializes in security risk management to optimize investments, prevent losses, enhance customer retention, and reduce corporate liabilities. He has successfully implemented ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and ISO 20000 projects across EMEA and APAC regions. Hemant is a renowned cybersecurity evangelist and speaker, recognized globally for his contributions to Information Risk Management. His leadership and technical expertise drive exceptional results in security risk management.

Nizam Abdul Khadar is a seasoned architect with extensive experience in building scalable products across E-commerce, Travel, and Fin-Tech domains. As a Product Architect, he specializes in designing high-performance, resilient systems and solving complex technical challenges.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, Nizam actively mentors professionals and delivers tech talks on cloud computing, security, software development, and architectural best practices. His insights help organizations navigate the complexities of modern product development while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Believing in the power of shared learning, Nizam is committed to inspiring professionals and shaping the future of technology by contributing to the evolving landscape of product architecture and development.

Hirak Mukherjee is an Oxford Business Alumni with over 35 years of leadership experience in technology consulting, general management, and digital transformation across India and the Asia-Pacific region. His career spans nearly all areas of technology services, including applications, machine learning, financial engineering, and go-to-market strategy, with a strong focus on financial services.

Hirak has held senior roles at organizations such as IBM Global Technology Services, IBM Business Consulting Services, Data General, Quinnox, and Regent Finance. He is known for building international businesses, leading cross-border teams, and cultivating strong C-suite relationships. With a strategic yet execution-driven mindset, Hirak helps organizations align technology investments with business outcomes, growth, and risk management in complex markets.

Invite Hirak Mukherjee for digital transformation talks, technology strategy discussions, and financial services leadership forums.

Chatak Vajpai is one of India’s foremost cybersecurity experts and cybercrime investigators, with over 12 years of experience in IT security and digital forensics. Specializing in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and OSINT, he has trained law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, and military personnel across the country. As a Master Trainer at CAPT and a resource person for BPR&D, ISA CRPF, and CDTI, he plays a vital role in strengthening India’s cyber defense capabilities.

Beyond training, Chatak leads Cyber Safe Line, an initiative providing free support to cybercrime victims and assisting law enforcement agencies in tackling online threats. An accredited faculty at IIT Bombay, he combines academic depth with practical expertise, holding a Master’s in Computer Applications and three EC-Council certifications.

Through his Cyber Crime Awareness seminars, Chatak has empowered thousands to protect themselves from identity theft, fraud, and dark web risks, making him a trusted voice in cybersecurity.