Dr. Vivek Khare

The Cybersecurity Paradox: Why India Has No Billion-Dollar Cybersecurity Startups—Yet India has given the world some of the most celebrated technology leaders. Many of the largest global cybersecurity companies—Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Netskope—are led by Indian-origin CEOs. And yet, India does not have a single billion-dollar cybersecurity startup of its own. Why this paradox? Mindset: Cybersecurity seen as compliance, not strategy. Capital: VC focus on e-commerce, fintech, SaaS over security. Talent: Top founders build abroad, not at home. Trust: Global buyers lean toward Silicon Valley or Israel. This is exactly why we’re working on something new. In stealth right now, but built with a bold vision: to show that India can create cybersecurity companies of global scale. Not just leaders, but true category-defining products. We’re quietly engaging with a select few enterprises to pilot this journey—leaders who believe in supporting innovation early, and in backing Indian technology with global ambition. If you’re curious, let’s connect. Together, we can change the narrative—so that the next billion-dollar cybersecurity company isn’t just led by an Indian CEO, but proudly built in India.

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Forcepoint has announced the elevation of Aman Thareja as Area Vice President & Managing Director for India & South Asia, a move that reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in data security and cybersecurity solutions across the region. With more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Thareja brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud, and networking technologies. In his expanded role, he will oversee business strategy, operations, and execution while driving growth across India and South Asia. His focus will include building high-performing teams, nurturing customer trust and success, enhancing channel partnerships, and consolidating Forcepoint’s position as a leading player in the data security space. Before joining Forcepoint, Thareja held senior leadership roles at some of the industry’s most prominent organizations, including VMware, Symantec, Cisco, and Wipro Infotech, along with distinguished service in the Indian Navy under the Ministry of Defence. At VMware, he served as Director of Sales – Commercial & Government India, while at Symantec, he was responsible for leading enterprise and public sector sales across India & SAARC. His tenure at Cisco saw him spearheading multiple multi-million-dollar deals with central government, defence, and homeland security clients. Earlier, his roles at Wipro Infotech and the Armed Forces equipped him with a strong foundation in discipline, customer engagement, and large-scale program execution. A decorated professional, Thareja is also the recipient of the President of India Gold Medal, a recognition of his exceptional achievements and leadership. His elevation signals Forcepoint’s strategic emphasis on expanding its footprint in South Asia through customer-centric growth and innovation. #tradeflock #forcepoint #leadership #cybersecurity #datasecurity #areavicepresident #managingdirector #executivemoves #itindustry #cloud #networking #businessgrowth #southasia #india #channel #partnerships #customercentric #innovation #technology #careerupdate #businessstrategy

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Gujarat Cyber Crime Unit Achieves a Major Breakthrough! The Gujarat Cyber Crime Unit has successfully conducted a massive operation in Surat, cracking down on cyber financial fraudsters. Here's a summary of their remarkable achievement: - Magnitude of Fraud: Approximately ₹804 Crore (₹804,94,78,699) was involved in the scams. - Accused Caught: 10 individuals have been apprehended in connection with these crimes. - Fraud Accounts:A staggering 482 accounts were used for fraudulent activities. - Crimes Registered: 1549 crimes were registered on the 1930 portal, with 22 FIRs filed across the country. - Crimes in Gujarat:141 crimes were registered on the 1930 portal, with 3 FIRs filed in Ahmedabad (2) and Morbi (1). - Fraud Amount in Gujarat:Approximately ₹17.75 Crore was lost to these scams in Gujarat. Modus Operandi (MO): The accused were involved in various types of online financial frauds, including: - Digital Arrest - Investment Fraud - UPI-related Fraud - Deposit Fraud - Loan Fraud - Part-time Job Fraud Seizures: 🚫 The authorities seized a significant amount of incriminating material, including: - Accounts Kit: 529 - ATMs: 447 - SIM Cards: 686 - PoS Machines: 16 - Mobiles: 60 - Laptops: 2 - Sound Boxes: 11 - QR Codes: 17 - Routers: 1 The Gujarat Cyber Crime Unit's efforts demonstrate their commitment to tackling cybercrime and protecting citizens from financial fraud. #CyberCrime #GujaratCyberCrimeUnit #SuratDetection #FinancialFraud #DigitalIndia #CyberSecurity #LawAndOrder #JusticeServed

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From ₹30,000 to Building India's AI Infrastructure: The E2E Networks Story 16 years ago, our first customer handed us a ₹30,000 cheque with a simple condition: "Deliver a server in India by this date, or return the money." Today, E2E Cloud powers India's GPU cloud infrastructure, serving enterprises and AI innovators across the country. From that first cheque to our 70x oversubscribed IPO, this journey has been anything but conventional. The Real Story This isn't just about building a cloud company. It's about:  • Bootstrapping for 9 years with just ₹3 crores total equity  • Serving 15+ of India's unicorns when they were just startups  • Pivoting to GPUs in 2018, before the AI wave hit  • Proving that Indian companies can build sovereign tech infrastructure Through it all, one principle guided every decision: What is good for the company. Yes, egos were bruised. Self-respect was tested. But we never gave up. The Untold Perspective 🎙️ For the first time, our complete journey has been captured in depth by our first investor, Karthik Reddy from Blume Ventures - Blume being the only institutional investor who believed in us from day one. The link in the comments, full version will be released soon. Can Married Couples Be Co-founders? We get this question constantly. After 16 years of navigating both marriage and business together, our answer is an emphatic YES. The secret? Clear separation of duties, unwavering mutual respect, and remembering that when the company wins, everyone wins. In fact, it might be the best decision you make - for yourself, your partner, and everyone who joins your mission. Here's to all the founders building against the odds. Sometimes, your biggest strength is the person right beside you. 💪 Thank you Karthik B. Reddy and Blume Ventures for capturing our story.

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RAMSUNDAR SURESH Appointed Managing Director at Cyberthulir Infotech LLP. Cyberthulir Infotech LLP has appointed Ramsundar Suresh as Managing Director, where he will spearhead strategic initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity solutions and services, safeguarding organizations in India and Malaysia from emerging cyber threats. 1. Founder & Managing Director of HebeSec Technologies, with 6+ years of expertise in penetration testing, security assessment, and ethical hacking training. 2. Director at HebeSec Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, extending cybersecurity operations internationally. 3. Active mentor at Alagappa University, guiding students in cyber forensics and leading R&D initiatives through the HebeSec Research and Development Centre. 4. Renowned for shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while reinforcing robust security infrastructures for businesses. Ramsundar’s appointment underscores Cyberthulir Infotech’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity capabilities, fostering innovation, and building a safer digital ecosystem. How crucial is leadership with hands-on cybersecurity experience in strengthening enterprise security today? #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #InformationSecurity #PenetrationTesting #CyberOperations #CyberForensics #BusinessLeadership #HebeSecTechnologies #CyberDefense #SecurityAssessment #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation

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Highlights from #TechDeveloperConfluence 2025 → AI in Security vs AI for Security: Two Sides of the Same Shield by Kavitha Ayyappan, Vice President Cyber security & CISO, Neurealm. AI in security embeds intelligence into systems like firewalls and endpoint detection, while AI for security enhances these tools to predict and respond to threats more effectively, improving overall security posture. → Engineering Agentic AI – From Concepts to Practice - by Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan, Assistant Professor, Software Engineering Research Center, International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH). Prof. Karthik Vaidhyanathan, emphasized the importance of developing AI models that can autonomously perform tasks by understanding user preferences and interacting with various systems. → Breaking Enterprise Information Silos using AI - Architecting Modern Knowledge Systems with Agentic AI and Cloud-Native Design – by Anand Iragavarapu, Technology Leader, Availity India. The speaker discussed the inefficiencies caused by data silos, such as wasted time and high costs, and proposed the use of agentic AI and cloud-native architectures to integrate systems and more. → AI Ready Data – by Sammilan Dey, Head of Data Consulting Practice, Director, Lingaro. A key session focused on the importance of preparing data to be AI-ready, ensuring organizations can harness the full potential of AI models by having structured, clean, and accessible data. → Autonomous Optimization: Transforming SRE with Agentic AI for Performance Excellence – by Dinakar Guniguntala, Architect, IBM. Focusing on autonomous optimization, this session explored how AI agents are transforming Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). nasscom | nasscom ai | nasscom insights | MeitY- nasscom Center of Excellence | Data Security Council of India | Khushbu Gupta | Kritika M | Sangeeta Gupta | Shalini Dewan | Shreya Sharma | Shivam Sareen | Ankit Bose | Praveen Mokkapati | Sudeep Kumar Das #AgenticAI

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