Sakshi Grover is a Senior Research Manager, Cybersecurity Products and Services supporting its research and client engagement activities across Asia/Pacific markets. Additionally, she serves as the lead security analyst for IDC India. Sakshi is responsible for delivering syndicated custom research and consulting engagements on next-generation emerging and disruptive technologies. Her tasks include developing and socializing IDC’s point of view within security services, covering both legacy and modern cybersecurity technologies. Her role involves close collaboration with technology vendors and buyers, developing market insights, and providing research, consulting, and advisory services in the fields of security software and services. This includes partnering on research efforts with relevant country analysts in the local IDC offices. Sakshi’s views on security have been quoted in numerous publications, such as the Economic Times, Business Standard, Data Quest, CRN, and others.

Sakshi has a wealth of experience in the IT space, managing diverse areas such as research and analysis, business development, product management, and client-centric engagements. Before joining IDC, Sakshi was a principal analyst at Gartner Inc., where she managed research on datacenter infrastructure and cloud security products. Prior to Gartner, she was associated with Accenture and Wipro Ltd., where she was responsible for business development across EMEA and Asia/Pacific markets within the TMT space.

Ritesh Kumar is a globally recognized Cybersecurity and Threat‑intelligence leader who has helped redefine how large enterprises anticipate and defend against cyber threats. As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CYFIRMA, he leads a Singapore‑based, AI‑powered external threat‑landscape‑management platform that enables Fortune 500 companies and national agencies to predict and prevent attacks by mapping nine pillars of external risk from attack‑surface discovery and vulnerability intelligence to brand‑protection, third‑party risk, and sector‑tailored deception intelligence.

His career spans frontline Cyber‑intelligence and counterterrorism roles at a national intelligence agency, followed by senior cybersecurity leadership positions at IBM, PwC, and BHP Billiton, where he built and led enterprise‑wide IT and operational‑technology (OT) security programs for one of the world’s largest mining conglomerates. This unique blend of national‑security‑grade intelligence and corporate‑risk‑management experience underpins CYFIRMA’s shift from reactive incident response to proactive, predictive cybersecurity.

Melwyn Rebeiro is a cybersecurity leader and CISO with 22+ years of experience across wealth management, NBFCs, and global payments. He specializes in cybersecurity strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, Zero Trust architecture, and business resilience. Melwyn helps organizations strengthen security, earn stakeholder trust, and enable sustainable growth through resilient operating models.

Urvish Acharya is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of industry experience in Information Security, Network Infrastructure, and IT Audits. Holding CISSP and CISA certifications, he has worked across various sectors, including defense, pharma, IT services, and manufacturing. Currently, He is serving as the Global CISO and Head of IT Governance & Risk at Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group.

Kishan Kendre is a seasoned Information Security senior-level professional with over 20 years of experience and expertise in Cybersecurity management, IT management, and IT enterprise architecture. Senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats. A visionary who translates evolving industry risks into ambitious technology roadmaps and robust security programs. Excels at synergizing people, processes, and technology around proactive defense. Continually sharpen the company’s security maturity, aligning solutions with cyber security frameworks. Developed and implemented enterprise security strategy and framework that consists of strategically integrated elements of NIST risk management and Cybersecurity frameworks, ISO 27001 and COBIT 5 for Information Security. Demonstrated expertise in establishing and implementing large information security programs. Visionary leader implementing information security programs for enterprise protection. Hands-on experience in large-scale security technology implementations for over 100,000+ users. Excels in aligning proactive defense strategies with evolving industry risks through ambitious technology roadmaps and robust security programs. Worked across multiple sectors, including Retail, Telecom, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Pharma, and Petrochemicals.

 Dr. Jagannath Sahoo is a seasoned cybersecurity and digital trust leader with over 24 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, data protection, and digital transformation. He currently serves as CISO and Data Protection Officer at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (INOXGFL Group), leading enterprise-wide IT, OT, cloud, and cyber resilience initiatives. Recognized through multiple industry awards and accolades, he is a thought leader, speaker, and guest faculty at premier institutions including IIT Delhi and CDAC. Dr. Sahoo is known for driving AI-led cybersecurity innovation, operational resilience, and business-aligned cyber risk governance across critical industrial environments.

Ravi Bhushan is an accomplished Cyber Security and Technology Risk Management leader with over 20 years of experience across Barclays, KPMG, and IBM. Currently serving as CISO & DPO at PayU, he brings deep expertise in governance, regulatory compliance, and information security frameworks including ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS. He has managed geographically distributed programs worth over 12 mio GBP and led diverse international teams across the US, UK, Asia, and beyond.

Gaurav Duggal is a seasoned technology executive with nearly two decades of experience in driving security and IT initiatives across diverse sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of IT and Security at Jio Platforms Limited, Gaurav combines visionary leadership with a deep commitment to innovative problem-solving. His expertise spans critical areas such as cybersecurity, generative AI, blockchain, and agile methodologies, enabling him to navigate complex technological landscapes and implement robust security frameworks.

Gaurav’s multidisciplinary skill set empowers him to address the intricacies of modern security threats, develop proactive strategies, and lead transformative initiatives that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. His forward-thinking approach positions him as a pivotal leader in the intersection of technology and security, driving innovation while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and compliance.

Gaurav is author of METAVERSE Simplified, and he also has 20+ patents with international coverage: An MIT alumni; he is currently pursuing a PhD from BITS, Pilani, to enhance his understanding of emerging security challenges and solutions in an increasingly digital world.

Utkarsh Sawant is Global Head of Cyber Strategy at Diageo, where he leads the organization’s cyber strategy & risk, helping ensure that security investments and technology transformation initiatives are aligned to business outcomes. With over 21 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud security, and digital transformation, Utkarsh works closely with technology and business leaders to assess emerging risks associated with AI, cloud platforms, data, and enterprise ecosystems. His focus is on enabling innovation while maintaining appropriate governance, resilience, and trust.

Dhananjay Khanna is the Chief Information Security Officer at SBI Card, leading cyber security strategy, risk management, data protection, and regulatory compliance in a large BFSI environment. With over 28 years of experience, he drives security-by-design, cloud and third-party risk, governance, fraud resilience, and regulatory alignment while fostering industry collaboration and a strong cyber-aware culture. He possesses a diverse background with exposure to core Information Security and Information Security functions and technologies across multiple industries along with experience of working in multi-cultural environments.He is a well-rounded security professional who bring a unique mix of hands-on ‘Industry’ and ‘Consulting’ experience Prior to joining SBI Card he has worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers India Pvt. Ltd. (PwC), Deloitte, Computer Science Corporation (CSC), Genpact and EXL Services.

He works closely with regulators, industry bodies, and senior leadership to align security with business growth.
A strong advocate of security by design, First Time Right, automation, and executive awareness, he is passionate about building resilient organizations, nurturing security talent, and advancing industry collaboration to combat emerging cyber threats.