Ashutosh Bahuguna

Industry Representative

Having experience of 2 decades in the field of cyber security, his area of work is focused on Cyber Security assurance, Benchmarking, International & National cyber security exercises, National Cyber Crisis Management Framework, Behavioural aspects of cyber security, ICS/OT security, application of data science in cyber security, and Security assessments.

He leads the team of Cybersecurity Assurance at CERT-In. He authored various research papers, frameworks & articles. He is an invited speaker at domestic & international platforms.

Actively contributing to regional & global initiatives such as the Counter Ransomware Coalition, the Quad Cyber Working Group – Aligning Software Security Standards, the Forum for Incident Response Security Teams (FIRST), the Asia Pacific CERT(APCERT), the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise(GFCE), and bilateral exercises with partner nations.

Academic and Professional Education: Master of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering), International Program on cyber security studies – George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Insider Threats Program Manager – CERT/CC, USA, AI in Cyber Security – CMU, USA, Post Graduate Diploma in Information Security, Information Security Management System – Lead Auditor, Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

Mayank Bhardwaj

ASIS International

Mayank’s career of over three decades spans physical and operational risk while he was a Major in the Indian Army; Information, IT and Cyber risk as an implementation consultant and auditor covering technology parks, manufacturing, ITES, Financial Institutions and telecom in organizations like ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, Randstad Holdings, Housing Bank for Trade and Finance in Amman, Jordan, Sri Lanka Telecom, Telecom Austria, Foxtel, Dare fintech in Paris. Having worked in diverse cultures across Asia, Australia, Middle East and Europe, Mayank has established and combined frameworks to include ISO, CoBit and NIST through Information Risk, resilience, privacy and now AI. He’s been a trainer, for ISMS implementation; at the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla; executive management and IT in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and has also been a Rowing coach in Amsterdam. With certifications from ISACA, ASIS, Harvard and ISO-based, Mayank is an MBA from Symbiosis Pune.Mayank is the Director of OARSEC a boutique company that simplifies and embeds GRC into corporates.

Nirali Bhatia

Founder Director, Cyber B.A.A.P

Nirali Bhatia is a renowned Cyber Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder of Cyber B.A.A.P. She works extensively in the areas of online safety, cybercrime awareness, and digital well-being. Recognised for her contributions to cyber safety initiatives across schools, corporates, and law enforcement agencies, Nirali has been featured in leading media publications and panels for her expertise. Her work uniquely bridges psychology with cyber security, focusing on the human element of the digital world.

Prof NK Goyal

Founder & Chairman, TEMA – the Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India

Prof NK Goyal, commonly called Bhism Pitamaha in the telecom field for last 54 years.

Known as –
Founder & Chairman of TEMA- the Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India  established in 1990, the first & oldest Telecom association in India
Founder & President- CMAI association of India–largest ICT Association of Asia
Founder & President- Cyber Security Association of India-the only association of Cyber security in India formed in 2010
Global Director of Cyber Security IHRO-International Human Rights Organisation
Founder & Vice Chairman International Telecom Union APT India-Geneva UN ITU Body
Founder & Member Governing Board Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council  (Govt. of India body)
Founder of World Electronics Forum USA, Asia Electronics Forum (AEF) Singapore, Asian Telecom  Infrastructure Forum (ATIE) Taiwan

The only person in the world inaugurating and joining Ribbon cutting of world’s largest Electronics Show CES, Las Vegas, USA for last more than 12 years.

CMAI Group has about 27 Associations and 47 websites related to technology, telecom, ICT, education sector. Representing on more than 180 Government Committees, Groups and very deeply involved in Policy Formulations on Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Telecom, Mobile, IT, Education. CMAI connected to about 1, 00,000 educational Institutes.

CMAI having 48,500 members & 74 MOU partners worldwide.

www.cmai.asia   www.tematelecom.in  www.ncsai.in

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Vijayant Gaur 

Director General, Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI)

Vijayant Gaur is an expert with nearly three decades of experience at the forefront of national security, India’s digital security and innovation landscape. As the current Director General of Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI) and formerly associated with many public sector projects of the Government of India naming few as Head of the Cyber Security Operations for National Health Authority, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  & Pradhanmantri Jab Aarogya Yojna, and Chief Consultant Cyber Security for Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. and many other state entities, also he brings unparalleled expertise in policy making, advisory, capacity building, Threat Intelligence, a brand Reputation, learning and development of cybersecurity operational excellence, governance, risk and compliance, and strategic initiatives. His insights span critical domains including offensive security, cyber security, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital payments and quantum technologies.

Santosh Pathak

Publisher and Editor, SecurityLinkIndia (SLI) Magazine and E-portal

Santosh Pathak is the Publisher and Editor of renowned ‘SecurityLinkIndia’ that is a niche monthly print & e-magazine, and e-news portal on Security (Physical, Electronic, Cyber & Homeland Security), and Fire and Safety. SLI is the leading media in this genre in India with global recognitions that aims to enhance public awareness through knowledge sharing and leveraging the strengths of the Security & Fire Safety Industries to create a safe and crime-free environment. They have been presented with Security Media Leadership Awards consecutively for five years by CAPSI, one of the largest security associations in India.

A versatile professional,  ranging from a successful teacher to a successful marketing professional in – Product, Finance, and Advertising and Merchandising, – and  now in writing, publishing, advertising and editing, Santosh has seen the security industry very closely and over the period attained a wide experience and expertise of the field.

Other than the important conferences and exhibitions in India, SLI regularly participates and covers pertinent events across globe including Intersec, Interpol, Milipol, ASIS, etc.