Join us for an enriching conversation with one of India’s foremost air warriors!We are honored to host Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.) for this brand new episode of Security Chips podcast.Air Marshal Chopra, a graduate of the National Defense Academy's 41st course, was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on June 2, 1973. He has commanded a Mirage 2000 Squadron, led the MiG 21 Bison Upgrade project in Russia, and headed operations in J&K, retiring as the Air Officer in Charge of Personnel with the rank of air marshal.His career is distinguished by his roles as a fighter pilot, test pilot, and Qualified Flying Instructor.In today’s episode, he engages in an insightful discussion with our host, AVM (Dr.) Devesh Vatsa, covering:- The thrill and demands of being a fighter pilot- The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on aerospace partnerships- Technologies reshaping modern warfare strategies- The role of unmanned aerial systems- Intersection of artificial intelligence and security- Advice for aspiring fighter pilots and those entering the aerospace industry#airforce #india

In this episode, we are joined by Abilash Soundararajan, Founder and CEO of PrivaSapien, who brings extensive expertise in building Privacy Enhancing & Responsible AI (PERAI) Technologies for businesses.Engaging in a deep dive with our host, Anisha Koshy, Senior Associate - Policy at DSCI, they talk at length on the following aspects:- Do masking and anonymization truly safeguard privacy, or do they offer only limited security?- How should organizations deploy Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)?- What innovative strategies do startups employ with PETs to fortify privacy protections?- Are organizations genuinely prioritizing data protection beyond regulatory requirements?- The debate between Privacy by Design and Privacy by Checklist: Which approach is more effective?- Is AI driving us towards becoming AlgoSlaves? What is the way out?Tune in to unravel these critical discussions and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy and AI.

Welcome to another episode of the Security Chips podcast!Today, we're thrilled to welcome Mr. Akib Sayyed, founder of Matrix Shell, as our special guest.Joining Mr. Vineet Madan, Director of Cyber Security Technology at NCoE (DSCI), Mr. Sayyed dives deep into the realm of telecom security and the remarkable journey we have covered from 1G to 5G networks.Together, they explore:The critical aspects of telecom security, particularly as India prepares for widespread 5G adoption.The transition from traditional hardware setups to cloud-based architectures, and its implications on security measures.The intricate details of security management within the core infrastructure of both 4G and 5G networks.Invaluable advice for aspiring telecom security enthusiasts and startups.This promises to be a discussion you won't want to miss! Tune in and elevate your understanding of mobile security in the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications.

It's a rare sight to see two dynamic women with legal backgrounds coming together to discuss personal data!Our guest for today’s episode, Abha Tiwari, brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having served as the DPO for both Renault Group and Tata Singapore Airlines (Vistara)Abha gracefully reflects on the significant shift we've experienced – from the days of not letting anybody read our personal diaries to openly sharing our lives on the internet, from Orkut to Instagram.As a DPO, she constantly strives to foster a mindset shift where everyone recognizes the value of their personal information. She encourages individuals to take a moment to decide what information to share on the internet, ensuring it is not misused by advertising giants or malicious actors.Abha's ability to make the subject of privacy interesting shines through in every insight that she has shared. Abha and Deepika both had a great time recording this episode, and we are sure that you too would enjoy their conversation.This special episode is a part of the larger awareness campaign we are running for Data Privacy Day on the theme of #BePrivacyConscious.Tune in to Security Chips for the episode!

In this episode, we are honored to host Mr. Dhananjay Khanna, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of SBI Cards, as we commemorate Cyber Security Awareness Month.Mr. Khanna is a seasoned professional and accomplished Cyber Security Leader helping companies achieve improved security and business outcomes. He has an extensive experience .of working in the Banking and IT/ITeS industry.A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Cred, HDFC Bank, Protectt.ai, Seqrite, and ZScaler, for their unwavering support in amplifying awareness about the critical issues of cybersecurity and cybercrime.Together, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to stay secure in the digital realm.

Eighteen years ago, at a time when automotive security was non-existent in India, Priyamvadha Vembar and her colleague at Bosch Technologies recognized the potential and redirected all their energies to build and shape this sector in the country.She not only introduced standardization for automotive security in India but also rallied a large team of engineers to work towards this vision.In this engaging conversation with our host, Mr. Teja Chintalapati, Priyamvadha reminisces about the old times and talks about crucial aspects of her remarkable journey in detail.It was an honor to have her with us for this episode. We are sure that after listening to her, you will also be inspired to pursue your dreams, no matter how challenging they may seem from afar.

In this episode, we're joined by Venkat Ramshet, founder of FlexibleIR.He has created over 100 incident response playbooks over the years and trained analysts across the country in responding to large-scale cyber attacks.In a free-wheeling conversation with our host, Ramesh Kauta, Advisor, NCoE, Venkat talks about the mindset of ransomware attackers, strategies for analyzing and responding to attacks, and the damage that these attacks can create across all age groups.In the next half an hour, we are sure you'll have a thorough understanding of ransomware threat landscape and know how to better protect your business from these attacks.

In this episode, you'll get to know about the different types of OTT platforms, what a level playing field means in this context, and whether South Korea has been successful in implementing a level playing field for the service providers.We are joined by Ms. Isha Suri, Research Lead at Centre for Internet Foundation. She has an extensive experience of working in research verticals on telecom, digital competition, and internet governance.In addition to discussing the technical aspects of OTT platforms, Ms. Suri also candidly spoke about transitioning from being an engineer to a tech policy researcher.For anybody who wants to venture in this field, should not miss this episode!

This episode will help you delve deeper into the intricacies of a Chief Information Security Officer's (CISO) role.From understanding their journey towards attaining this role to the unique challenges they encounter in their daily operations as a CISO, you’ll get a wider view of everything they do under the sun.Watch out as Mr. Bithal Bhardwaj, CISO, GMR shares some great tips that can help you scale up faster in your career.