CISO Bootcamp 2024

Elevate Your Career to the Next Level

Join us for an exclusive two-day bootcamp featuring 10 of the industry's leading CXOs who will share their decades of experience and insights. Designed specifically for aspiring CISOs, this program offers a unique, curated experience to help you prepare for the next step in your cybersecurity career.

Why Attend?

Limited Seats: Ensure a focused, immersive learning environment.
Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from top executives who’ve navigated the challenges of cybersecurity leadership.
Career-Enhancing Topics: Deep dive into cutting-edge subjects crucial to the role of modern CISOs.

What You’ll Learn:

AI for Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity for AI: Master the dual challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security landscape.
Building a Global Privacy Program: Get insights on designing and implementing comprehensive privacy programs on a global scale.
The Road to CXO: Explore the leadership skills and strategies required to transition to C-suite roles.
The Future of Cybersecurity: Stay ahead of trends that will shape the future of the cybersecurity domain.
Incident Response: Tabletop Exercise: Hands-on scenarios to refine your crisis management and decision-making skills.
Security Assurance: Learn how to ensure the security and resilience of your organization’s systems.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders in this transformative bootcamp and accelerate your path to becoming a CISO.

Dates: 13 to 14 Nov 2024
Venue: The Leela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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CISO Bootcamp Speakers

M Nagarajan, IAS

M Nagarajan, IAS

Collector and District Magistrate of Mehsana
and Cyber Security Evangelist

M Nagarajan, IAS

Collector and District Magistrate of Mehsana
and Cyber Security Evangelist
Former Executive Director. i-Hub Gujarat

Shri. M Nagarajan is an IAS Officer of 2009 Batch, Gujarat Cadre. Currently he is working as the Collector and District Magistrate of Mehsana, Gujarat.

He has a working experience of 22 years in various government departments including Indian Railways, Indian Audit and Accounts Department and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and in the Indian Administrative Service(IAS).

He worked as District Collector in Arvalli District Gujarat. He contributed in bringing services delivery and industrial development of this tribal area. Later he was the District Collector of Kutch District, which is India’s largest district in terms of area, and is a very strategic location for India’s defence.

Prior to that, he was leading the Surat Smartcity Mission as CEO of the Surat Smart City Development SPV. Under his leadership Surat was awarded by Government of India for showing highest momentum in Smartcity implementation. He is a member of Expert Group on IT and Cyber Security by Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. Of India.

He has made major interventions in health, education and rural development. He believes that technology can be a game changer in India’s development. He has conceived and implemented projects in Digital Village, Smart Village, Rural Startups, Rural Broadband, Smart Cities, Smart Urban Transportation, eHealth and mHealth for Rural and Urban communities.

He has a Masters in Public Policy and Masters in Economics. A bureaucrat by profession he believes that technology is a great enabler of social change. He has been awarded by Election Commission of India (ECI) for Innovative use of Technology in Elections in the Gujarat 2012 elections.

His projects have won major awards that include SKOCH Award of Excellence, CSI-Nihilent Award, Manthan Award, Financial Inclusion Payment Systems award . He has been chosen as District Collector Digital Champion – 2014.He is an avid blogger and a Startup mentor.

Sessions

CISO Bootcamp HOST

Sunil Varkey

Sunil Varkey

Cyber Security Thought Leadership
Former CISO Wipro & Idea

Burgess Cooper

Burgess Cooper

Deputy Cybersecurity Leader and Partner
Consulting Services, EMEIA Region, EY

Vishal Salvi

Vishal Salvi

Chief Executive Officer
Quick Heal Technologies Limited

Sridhar Govardhan

Sridhar Govardhan

Senior VP & Head of Information Security
CoinDCX

Sameer Ratolikar

Sameer Ratolikar

CISO -Chief Information Security Officer
HDFC Bank

Jacxine Fernandez

Jacxine Fernandez

VP - Information Security
Bangalore International Airport Ltd

Maya R Nair

Maya R Nair

Cyber Security Thought Leader

Maya R Nair

Cyber Security Thought Leader

An experienced leader of Datacenter Infrastructure and Information security with major operating tenets of implementing defense in depth, acquiring 360 degree view of security, implementing IT infrastructure setups from the scratch, revamping datacenters and designing & implementing Business Continuity plans and Disaster Recovery sites.
Maya has a demonstrated history of working in the diverse industries of Telecommunication, BFSI and Manufacturing. She succeeded in positioning the Technology function as a Business Transformation initiative, with major contributions in IT infrastructure, Security technology implementations focussing on protection, prevention, monitoring and alerting.
Key achievements in the current and earlier stints include setting up of complete IT and datacenter infrastructure from the scratch, setting up of Security technology and framework from the scratch and operationalising it and designing & implementing Business continuity plans and Disaster recovery sites.
She is associated with Cyberdome ranked as Commander, a Public Private Partnership initiative started by Kerala Police to combat Cyber Threats and to spread awareness among masses
Maya has won many industry accolades and awards in recognition to her contribution to technology and security. She is a regular speaker in industry forums and writes technology articles.
She holds an engineering degree in Electronics engineering and post graduate degree in Software systems with specialisation in Network security. She also holds a management degree in Finance management. She also has many certifications including CISA, ISO 27001 LA, DCPLA to her credit.

Venkatesh Subramaniam

Venkatesh Subramaniam

President & Business Head
Mindsprint

Dr. A Shiju Rawther

Dr. A Shiju Rawther

Head - Information Technology
SBI MUTUAL FUND

Dr. A Shiju Rawther

Head - Information Technology
SBI MUTUAL FUND

Shiju is a technology leader with strong business acumen with more than two decades of vast experience in major operating tenets of driving digital transformation through thought leadership, innovation, analytics & delivering value to stakeholders.

Shiju is currently working as Head – Information Technology for SBI Mutual Fund spearheading Group IT, Including Technology Strategies, Software Development & Cloud Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise-wide IT Transformation, Technology Security Operations and Analytics Functions.

Shiju comes with successful and steady career growth in reputed organizations viz., CARE Ratings Limited, Poonawalla Finance, IIFL Finance Limited, TransUnion CIBIL Limited, Fullerton India Credit Company Limited, PCS Technology Limited, Gateway Terminals India, Wipro InfoTech and Primus Telecommunications India Limited.
He is a prominent speaker at many industry conferences. Shiju has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative CIOs of India, Top 100 CISOs consistently over the last years by various media groups & forums. He is also associated with Cyberdome, Public Private Partnership initiative started by Kerala Police to combat Cyber Threats. Shiju was recognized as “Security Leader of the Year - Financial Services” in December 2016 by DSCI, NASSCOM.
Shiju holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangalore University and a Master in Information Management from Mumbai University. He also holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai with research focused on securing networked systems against cyber-attacks using compartment models. An accomplished academic and professional, Dr. Shiju has published many research papers in international journals and also holds three patents registered with Indian Patent Authority. He recently received the prestigious Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Award for Best Researcher 2024.

Rajesh Thapar

Rajesh Thapar

CISO
National Stock Exchange

CISO BOOTCamp Agenda

DAY 1 (13- Nov 2024)
13th Nov
DAY 2 (14- Nov 2024)
14th Nov

10:00 - 10:15 WELCOME NOTE

Welcome Note

  Sunil Varkey , Cyber Security Thought Leadership, Former CISO Wipro & Idea, Former CTO Symantec & Forescout

Sunil Varkey
Cyber Security Thought Leadership
Former CISO Wipro & Idea
Former CTO Symantec & Forescout
Sunil Varkey has over 29 years of cybersecurity leadership experience with large global corporations in banking, telecoms, ITES, software, and manufacturing domains in the Middle East, US and India.

Sunil was earlier Global CISO and Fellow at Wipro, CISO of Idea Cellular, MD at HSBC, and he is also CTO for Symantec and Forescout. Currently is engaged as a Cyber consultant and advisor in the Middle East.

Academically, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with an MBA, along with over 10 security certifications. He also holds security patents in US & EU.

He has published and presented various articles and sessions globally related to information security.

Sessions

15-Nov-2024    09:40 - 09:55

Opening Note

15-Nov-2024    09:40 - 09:55

Opening Note

16-Nov-2024    16.30 - 17.00

The subtle art of checkmating CISOs

10:15 - 11:15

Navigating the turbulent times - sharpening the 4Cs

  Sameer Ratolikar , CISO -Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank

Sameer Ratolikar
CISO -Chief Information Security Officer
HDFC Bank

15-Nov-2024    12.10 - 13.00

(PANEL) -   Intelligence led security

11.15 - 11.30

11.30 - 13.00

Navigating the Next for CISOs

Vishal Salvi , Chief Executive Officer, Quick Heal Technologies Limited

Vishal Salvi
Chief Executive Officer
Quick Heal Technologies Limited

Vishal Salvi is the Chief Executive Officer at Quick Heal Technologies Limited. Vishal has donned Cybersecurity and IT leadership roles at premier organizations such as Infosys, HDFC Bank and Standard Chartered Bank for nearly three decades.

13.00 - 14.00

14.00 - 15.30

Sleeping with the Enemy - Adversarial Negotiations - The complex & delicate art of negotiating with threat actors

  Jacxine Fernandez , VP - Information Security, Bangalore International Airport Ltd

Jacxine Fernandez
VP - Information Security
Bangalore International Airport Ltd

  Pardhasaradhi Chintalapati , Associate Director, Incident Response, Arete IR LLP

Pardhasaradhi Chintalapati
Associate Director, Incident Response
Arete IR LLP

Pardhasaradhi is a seasoned professional in the field of digital forensics and incident response, currently serving as an Associate Director of APAC DFIR Operations at ARETE IR LLP. With over 14 years of experience, he has a proven track record of handling complex cyber security challenges.
Key Areas of Expertise:
* Incident Management: Pardhasaradhi specializes in managing major incidents across organizations of varying sizes, from small to large enterprises. His expertise extends to conducting in-depth forensic investigations to pinpoint the root causes of cyber incidents.
* Digital Acquisitions: He has a deep understanding of digital forensics techniques and tools, enabling him to effectively acquire and analyse digital evidence.
* Cyber Risk Assessment: Pardhasaradhi plays a pivotal role in assessing organizations' cyber risk posture and ransomware readiness. His insights help organizations identify vulnerabilities and implement effective countermeasures.
* Community Engagement: Beyond his professional roles, Pardhasaradhi actively contributes to the Indian security community through volunteer work. His involvement fosters knowledge sharing and collaboration within the industry.

Pardhasaradhi’ s extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the field of cyber security. His ability to manage complex incidents, conduct thorough forensic investigations, and assess cyber risks positions him as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to protect their digital assets.

Sessions

  Ramakrishna Challagulla , Associate Director, Incident Response, Arete IR LLP

Ramakrishna Challagulla
Associate Director, Incident Response
Arete IR LLP

Ramakrishna is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of cyber security, focusing on risk mitigation and incident response. His 15+ years of experience in project management and incident response management have equipped him with the skills to help organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.

As an Associate Director at ARETE IR LLP, Ramakrishna specializes in:
• Cyber Risk Quantification: Assessing the potential financial and reputational damage that cyber threats can cause.
• Incident Response Preparedness: Developing strategies to effectively respond to and recover from cyber security incidents.
• Ransomware Response Support: Assisting executives in communicating the impact of ransomware attacks to stakeholders, including investors, board members, and regulators.

Ramakrishna's expertise is further validated by his active participation in industry panels and discussions on data protection and ransomware response.

Sessions

15.30 - 15.45

15:45 - 17.00

AI for Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity for AI

  Sridhar Govardhan , Senior VP & Head of Information Security, CoinDCX

Sridhar Govardhan
Senior VP & Head of Information Security
CoinDCX

16-Nov-2024    14.00 - 14.45

(PANEL) -   Post-Quantum Security: Balancing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges

10:00 - 10.45

The Privacy Playground: Swinging through regulations

Venkatesh Subramaniam , President & Business Head, Mindsprint

Venkatesh Subramaniam
President & Business Head
Mindsprint

10:45 - 11.30

Traits and Skills of a Next Gen CISO in evolving hyper-connected world

Rajesh Thapar , CISO, National Stock Exchange

Rajesh Thapar
CISO
National Stock Exchange

Cyber Security professional with more than 28 years of Information Security and Information Technology experience primarily in driving complex security program in BFSI.

Sessions

11:30 - 11.45

11:45 - 13.00

Unmasking Cyber Threats: Architecting a Cutting-Edge Threat Intelligence Framework

  Dr. A Shiju Rawther , Head - Information Technology, SBI MUTUAL FUND

Dr. A Shiju Rawther
Head - Information Technology
SBI MUTUAL FUND

Shiju is a technology leader with strong business acumen with more than two decades of vast experience in major operating tenets of driving digital transformation through thought leadership, innovation, analytics & delivering value to stakeholders.

Shiju is currently working as Head – Information Technology for SBI Mutual Fund spearheading Group IT, Including Technology Strategies, Software Development & Cloud Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise-wide IT Transformation, Technology Security Operations and Analytics Functions.

Shiju comes with successful and steady career growth in reputed organizations viz., CARE Ratings Limited, Poonawalla Finance, IIFL Finance Limited, TransUnion CIBIL Limited, Fullerton India Credit Company Limited, PCS Technology Limited, Gateway Terminals India, Wipro InfoTech and Primus Telecommunications India Limited.
He is a prominent speaker at many industry conferences. Shiju has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative CIOs of India, Top 100 CISOs consistently over the last years by various media groups & forums. He is also associated with Cyberdome, Public Private Partnership initiative started by Kerala Police to combat Cyber Threats. Shiju was recognized as “Security Leader of the Year - Financial Services” in December 2016 by DSCI, NASSCOM.
Shiju holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangalore University and a Master in Information Management from Mumbai University. He also holds a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai with research focused on securing networked systems against cyber-attacks using compartment models. An accomplished academic and professional, Dr. Shiju has published many research papers in international journals and also holds three patents registered with Indian Patent Authority. He recently received the prestigious Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Award for Best Researcher 2024.

15-Nov-2024    12.10 - 13.00

(PANEL) -   Intelligence led security

16-Nov-2024    12.00 - 12.40

(PANEL) -   When Falcon Strikes Back: The Defender's Dilemma

13:00 - 14.00

14:00 - 15.30

Cyber War Games

  Burgess Cooper , Deputy Cybersecurity Leader and Partner, Consulting Services, EMEIA Region, EY

Burgess Cooper
Deputy Cybersecurity Leader and Partner
Consulting Services, EMEIA Region, EY

Burgess Cooper is a Deputy Cybersecurity Leader and Partner & Heads Cyber Security Market with a team of 1300+ professionals.
He has 28+ years of experience in securing some of the biggest brands in the world from potential cyber-attacks. He is also leading the Responsible AI campaign for EY India.
Prior to EY he was a CISO with Vodafone and HSBC and responsible for Information Security, Privacy & Compliance across the Telecom and BFSI sector.
He is a regular speaker and a jury member at prominent industry events - BCCI, ASSOCHAM, CII, CISO, E-crime and a qualified EC-Council’s CEI Master Trainer for Industry CISO certification course.

Sessions

16-Nov-2024    12.00 - 12.40

(PANEL) -   Moderator: When Falcon Strikes Back: The Defender's Dilemma

15:30 - 15:45

15:45 - 16:30

Who is holding the Marauders map?

  Maya R Nair , Cyber Security Thought Leader,

Maya R Nair
Cyber Security Thought Leader

An experienced leader of Datacenter Infrastructure and Information security with major operating tenets of implementing defense in depth, acquiring 360 degree view of security, implementing IT infrastructure setups from the scratch, revamping datacenters and designing & implementing Business Continuity plans and Disaster Recovery sites.
Maya has a demonstrated history of working in the diverse industries of Telecommunication, BFSI and Manufacturing. She succeeded in positioning the Technology function as a Business Transformation initiative, with major contributions in IT infrastructure, Security technology implementations focussing on protection, prevention, monitoring and alerting.
Key achievements in the current and earlier stints include setting up of complete IT and datacenter infrastructure from the scratch, setting up of Security technology and framework from the scratch and operationalising it and designing & implementing Business continuity plans and Disaster recovery sites.
She is associated with Cyberdome ranked as Commander, a Public Private Partnership initiative started by Kerala Police to combat Cyber Threats and to spread awareness among masses
Maya has won many industry accolades and awards in recognition to her contribution to technology and security. She is a regular speaker in industry forums and writes technology articles.
She holds an engineering degree in Electronics engineering and post graduate degree in Software systems with specialisation in Network security. She also holds a management degree in Finance management. She also has many certifications including CISA, ISO 27001 LA, DCPLA to her credit.

15-Nov-2024    12.10 - 13.00

(PANEL) -   Intelligence led security

16-Nov-2024    16.00 - 16.30

Who is holding the Marauders map?

16:30 - 17:00 CLOSING NOTE

Closing Note and Certificate Distribution

Mariam Varkey , Cyber Security Analyst, Booking Holdings, (CISO Bootcamp Program Co-ordinator)

Mariam Varkey
Cyber Security Analyst
Booking Holdings
(CISO Bootcamp Program Co-ordinator)

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