Bharat Panchal PhD "The Risky Monk"

I am sure you must have heard and used the following Hindi proverbs or dialogues in your life more than once.

सुनो सबकी करो मन की!
दिखावे पर मत जाओ, अपनी अक्ल लगाओ!
घोड़ा घास से दोस्ती करे तो खाएगा क्या!
कर्म करो, फल की चिंता मत करो !
सभी जो चमकता है, सोना नहीं होता !

It looks like very philosophical sentences but did you ever try to link it to your profession? I tried it with my profession of Risk Management and I realised how these dialogues have directly related to… Show more

I am sure you must have heard and used the following Hindi proverbs or dialogues in your life more than once.

सुनो सबकी करो मन की!
दिखावे पर मत जाओ, अपनी अक्ल लगाओ!
घोड़ा घास से दोस्ती करे तो खाएगा क्या!
कर्म करो, फल की चिंता मत करो !
सभी जो चमकता है, सोना नहीं होता !

It looks like very philosophical sentences but did you ever try to link it to your profession? I tried it with my profession of Risk Management and I realised how these dialogues have directly related to the lessons I have learnt in my professional journey. I am sure for those who are beginning their career in risk and security, these lessons would be helpful. Show less

War in cyberspace is inevitable and evident in the current time with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The critical infrastructure of any nation would be the first target to sabotage. Undoubtedly, there is a need to future-proof the Indian Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) against emerging threats providing recommendations to improve the cyber security posture of Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP).

To make sure that the nation’s technological prowess can… Show more

War in cyberspace is inevitable and evident in the current time with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The critical infrastructure of any nation would be the first target to sabotage. Undoubtedly, there is a need to future-proof the Indian Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) against emerging threats providing recommendations to improve the cyber security posture of Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP).

To make sure that the nation’s technological prowess can withstand the cyberwar, we have recommended some critical changes in the governance and oversight of CII. Looking forward to your views/feedback on this report. Show less

With the abundance of security breaches and the rise of identity theft, it is clear that stronger authentication methods are necessary. Keys and passwords are no longer sufficient data security measures. One such method is biometric security systems. India has one of the best national ID program "Aadhaar". While we have the best systems are in place to secure the database, a mix of social engineering and “Indian Jugaad” by fraudsters has exposed us to a completely different risk with… Show more

With the abundance of security breaches and the rise of identity theft, it is clear that stronger authentication methods are necessary. Keys and passwords are no longer sufficient data security measures. One such method is biometric security systems. India has one of the best national ID program "Aadhaar". While we have the best systems are in place to secure the database, a mix of social engineering and “Indian Jugaad” by fraudsters has exposed us to a completely different risk with biometrics.

This article focusing on biometric security, digital banking using Aadhaar, the rise of new types of frauds and recommendations to overcome such frauds. I would be happy to have your comments/feedback on this article. Please mail it to me on [email protected]. Show less

In the last week, there were two major cyber-attacks on the supply chain and healthcare infrastructure reported. On 10th May 2021, the USA declared a state of emergency as cyber-attack shuts down major pipeline Colonial, which operates the largest fuel pipeline in the USA. In the second incident, On 14th May 2021, Ireland's health service was forced to shut down IT systems over ransomware attack by 'international criminals”. Imagine, if such disruption would have occurred during the first week… Show more

In the last week, there were two major cyber-attacks on the supply chain and healthcare infrastructure reported. On 10th May 2021, the USA declared a state of emergency as cyber-attack shuts down major pipeline Colonial, which operates the largest fuel pipeline in the USA. In the second incident, On 14th May 2021, Ireland's health service was forced to shut down IT systems over ransomware attack by 'international criminals”. Imagine, if such disruption would have occurred during the first week of May 2021 in India when the oxygen supply across the nation was the most critical mission?

These major cyber incidents have clearly warned us that, increasingly, critical infrastructure and essential services are more vulnerable to widespread cyber threats. Read my detailed article on “Critical Infrastructures- A prime target for cyber attackers” Show less

Though The Ramayana is almost 5000 years old saga, but when I watched it again recently, I realized that how much it is relevant even today and that too especially in digital risk management. As a risk professional, it is an obvious comparison of risk principles and its applications for the risk management cycle. The epic has given some of the ideas or correlations in risk parlance which are amazingly true and important lessons to effectively manage digital risk and cyber security which I have… Show more

Though The Ramayana is almost 5000 years old saga, but when I watched it again recently, I realized that how much it is relevant even today and that too especially in digital risk management. As a risk professional, it is an obvious comparison of risk principles and its applications for the risk management cycle. The epic has given some of the ideas or correlations in risk parlance which are amazingly true and important lessons to effectively manage digital risk and cyber security which I have narrated in my paper. Show less

This book deep dives into concepts and our narrative of ‘Data Colonisation’. Let’s do some context-setting around the various colonisations that have sprung up in human history in pursuit of supremacy.

This book also focuses in-depth on the steps and concrete actions required to build highly capable Data Centres ensuring Data security, and implementation of well thought out policies, procedures, and laws on Data Sovereignty to ensure that India allays all fear of Data Colonisation well… Show more

This book deep dives into concepts and our narrative of ‘Data Colonisation’. Let’s do some context-setting around the various colonisations that have sprung up in human history in pursuit of supremacy.

This book also focuses in-depth on the steps and concrete actions required to build highly capable Data Centres ensuring Data security, and implementation of well thought out policies, procedures, and laws on Data Sovereignty to ensure that India allays all fear of Data Colonisation well in time. Show less