Through the Lens of ISMG: Cybersecurity Summit: Mumbai | Edition 94
The ISMG Cybersecurity Summit: Mumbai united leading experts from India's cybersecurity ecosystem to examine the future of cyber resilience. The summit addressed AI-driven threat detection, IoT/OT security and API security, providing a platform for vital discussions on challenges and innovations shaping India's digital defense strategies. Industry leaders, CISOs and security experts gathered to share insights and solutions for the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Here are a few highlights from the summit!
Inspiring Plenary and Keynote Sessions: Big Ideas, Bold Visions
The opening sessions established clear direction for the summit, with leaders presenting strategic approaches for securing digital assets. Jaspal Singh Sawhney initiated discussions in his plenary session with guidance on navigating the DPDP Act, highlighting the importance of compliance agility. AVM (Dr) Devesh Vatsa's keynote address followed with insights on advancing cyber resilience in enterprise leadership.
“DPDP Act is important because for the first time in India, individual privacy rights are also priority other than enterprise privacy.”
— Jaspal Singh Sawhney , Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, Tata Communications
“In the post-digital world, cyberthreats are becoming sophisticated due to AI. We must reduce the attack surface and be cyber resilient. Cyber resilience must be an enterprisewide strategy."
— Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Devesh Vatsa VSM , Advisor Cyber Security and Critical Technologies, DSCI
Diving Deep: Expert Panels and Fireside Chats
Attendees engaged in focused panels and fireside chats examining breach management, AI governance and API security. A notable discussion explored API security as the next key focus for CISOs, with Deval M. , cybersecurity advisory at TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd and former CISO at IndusInd Bank ; Pawan Chawla , CISO and data privacy and protection officer at TATA AIA Life Insurance ; ABHISHEK JHA CISSP I CRISC I CISM I CISA I CDPSE I CEH I CNSS , CISO at Citi Global Markets India Private Limited ; and Sandesh Jadhav Data Privacy Law and AI - Governance , global data privacy officer at Wipro , examining security-innovation balance.
In a forward-looking panel discussion, Sachin Khalap , practice head of GRC and data privacy and cybersecurity at Tata Consultancy Services ; Shivani Arni , deputy group CISO at Mahindra Group ; and vaishali shintre-bhagwat , cyber law practitioner, shared practical breach management strategies, underscoring preparedness.
Hands-On Learning: Workshops That Delivered Real-World Skills
Industry veterans led sessions offering participants direct experience in ransomware response and OT/IoT security implementation. Participants actively shared challenges and best practices for strengthening security measures.
The Cyber Warriors of Tomorrow master class focused on essential leadership skills for addressing modern threats. Professionals explored skills gap solutions, ethical decision-making frameworks and military-inspired risk assessment strategies.
Cutting-Edge Solutions: Innovations and Sponsor Showcases
Our sponsors ManageEngine , Qualys , Barracuda , Quest Software , Snyk and ColorTokens Inc. presented advanced security solutions. Attendees explored new technologies firsthand, gaining insights into tools addressing current security challenges.
Special thanks to our sponsors — ManageEngine, Qualys, Barracuda, Quest, ColorTokens, and Snyk — for their valuable support and insights.
A Glimpse Into the Future: CISOs Share Their Vision for 2025
The CISO circle discussion brought together leading security executives to share perspectives on cybersecurity evolution through 2025. Discussions covered strategic investments, advanced threat intelligence needs and the CISO's role in digital trust development.
Networking in Action: Connections That Count
The summit facilitated valuable relationships, with participants sharing experiences across sessions. Lively discussions and networking moments were captured throughout the day, as participants connected with peers, exchanged ideas and built valuable relationships. These interactions highlighted the community’s commitment to strengthening India’s cybersecurity landscape together.
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