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Inside the minds of India's cybersecurity founders.What does it take to stay ahead in the age of AI?In this edition of ...
13/07/2026


Inside the minds of India's cybersecurity founders.

What does it take to stay ahead in the age of AI?

In this edition of Root Access, we speak with Ankush Tiwari, Founder & CEO, pi-labs.ai, about why the future of cybersecurity isn't just about building better technology, it's about building the capacity to stay ahead.

From tackling the rise of deepfakes and AI-enabled investigations to rethinking digital trust in an AI-first world, Ankush shares why cybersecurity preparedness must evolve continuously to keep pace with emerging threats.

Read the full conversation for insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the next generation of cyber defence.

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The next AI challenge isn't adoption. It's maintaining strategic control.Over the past few years, organizations have foc...
08/07/2026

The next AI challenge isn't adoption. It's maintaining strategic control.

Over the past few years, organizations have focused on accelerating AI adoption by evaluating models, scaling use cases and integrating AI into business operations.

As AI becomes embedded in critical functions, the conversation is evolving. The focus is no longer just on what AI can do, but on how organizations can retain strategic control over the AI systems they depend on.

This is where AI sovereignty comes into focus.
AI sovereignty is not about building every capability in-house. It is about making informed decisions across the foundational dimensions of the AI ecosystem data, compute, models, governance, cybersecurity and talent, to reduce strategic dependencies while strengthening resilience, trust and long-term adaptability.

As AI continues to evolve, these considerations will play an increasingly important role in shaping secure, resilient and trusted digital ecosystems.

At the National Centre of Excellence, we continue to explore emerging technology trends and their cybersecurity implications through ecosystem engagement.

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Introducing Inside the minds of India's cybersecurity founders.Behind every cybersecurity startup is a founder making d...
02/07/2026

Introducing
Inside the minds of India's cybersecurity founders.

Behind every cybersecurity startup is a founder making difficult decisions, solving problems, and building for an ever-changing threat landscape. Root Access is a conversation series that brings those perspectives to the forefront.

In our first edition, we feature Rajeev Raj, Founder & CEO, Spharaka Networks.

From the challenges of building an indigenous cybersecurity company to the opportunities emerging at the intersection of AI, digital sovereignty and cyber resilience, Rajeev shares his perspective on some of the questions shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Swipe through to read the full conversation.

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Security has become a data-intensive discipline.Every digital interaction generates signals that can help organizations ...
23/06/2026

Security has become a data-intensive discipline.

Every digital interaction generates signals that can help organizations understand risk, detect threats, and strengthen resilience. Yet as security telemetry grows in volume and complexity, a fundamental question is becoming increasingly important:

How can organizations turn security signals into security decisions?

The challenge facing modern security operations is no longer a lack of visibility. It is the ability to derive context, prioritize signals, and make informed decisions at speed. As threat landscapes become more complex and attack surfaces continue to expand, organizations are seeking new ways to move beyond reactive monitoring towards intelligence-driven security operations.

This shift is bringing several important themes into focus:

• Managing and interpreting growing volumes of security telemetry
• Establishing common data standards to improve interoperability and analysis
• Converting alerts, logs and events into actionable intelligence
• Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection and response
• Bridging the gap between cybersecurity research and real-world deployment
• Building security operations that are adaptive, scalable and resilient

To explore these themes, join us for a discussion on:

'Building Intelligence from Security Data: Turning Security Signals into Security Decisions'

Featuring:
• Jaydeep Ruparelia, Founder & CEO, Infopercept
• Dr. Gaurav Varshney, Assistant Professor, IIT Jammu

Moderated by:
• Teja Chintalapati, Principal Manager – Cyber Innovation, DSCI

Join us as we discuss how organizations can harness security data, emerging technologies and research-driven innovation.

Join the discussion at: https://www.linkedin.com/events/buildingintelligencefromsecurit7475060487802494978/theater/

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19/06/2026

The next wave of innovation is unlikely to come from a single technology breakthrough.

It will emerge from the convergence of multiple technology domains.

AI is accelerating scientific discovery.
Quantum is challenging existing security assumptions.
Semiconductor advancements are enabling new computational capabilities.
Cybersecurity is becoming foundational to every layer of the digital ecosystem.

These are only a few examples of the increasingly interconnected technology landscape. Viewed independently, these are technology trends.Viewed together, they represent a shift in how future systems will be designed, secured and deployed.

The challenge is no longer understanding individual technologies.
It is understanding the connections between them. Because innovation increasingly happens at the intersections.

The opportunity lies in strengthening the connections between technology domains, research institutions, startups and industry, creating pathways that enable ideas to move from discovery to deployment.

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11/06/2026

As we look back on the at , one thing stands out clearly: India's cybersecurity innovation ecosystem is evolving with remarkable depth and ambition.

The Innovation Arcade offered a glimpse into the innovation taking shape across the ecosystem. Beyond the technologies on display, it highlighted the journey behind them; research, experimentation and product development.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the innovators, exhibitors, partners and visitors who contributed to making the Innovation Arcade a vibrant platform for collaboration, exchange and discovery.

While the showcases have concluded, the larger journey continues.

The conversations initiated here now move into the next phase; pilots, partnerships and adoption.Because the true measure of innovation lies not only in what is built, but in the impact it creates.

If any of the conversations sparked at the Innovation Arcade resonate with your work or if you're looking to collaborate, pilot solutions, explore partnerships or contribute to the ecosystem, we would be glad to continue the discussion. Please reach out to us.

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Just a few hours to go before the conclusion of the 21st ACM ASIA Conference on Computer and Communications Security (AC...
05/06/2026

Just a few hours to go before the conclusion of the 21st ACM ASIA Conference on Computer and Communications Security (ACM ASIACCS 2026)

Valuable conversations, new connections and insightful exchanges with the global security community over the past few days.

Looking forward to carrying these conversations and collaborations beyond the conference.

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The strong participation and engagement at the Quantum Resiliency for BFSI Workshop during highlighted the growing imp...
03/06/2026

The strong participation and engagement at the Quantum Resiliency for BFSI Workshop during highlighted the growing importance of quantum preparedness within the financial sector.

The workshop witnessed a packed room with every seat occupied and additional seating had to be arranged to accommodate the overwhelming participation. The thoughtful questions, active discussions and diverse perspectives shared throughout the sessions reflected the increasing focus on understanding and addressing the implications of quantum computing.

A sincere thank you to all our speakers for sharing their expertise and insights and to every participant who contributed to making the session highly engaging and impactful.

As organizations evaluate the implications of quantum computing on their security roadmaps, developing the right skills and knowledge becomes increasingly important. For those looking to build expertise in this domain, do explore the DSCI Certified Quantum Technology Security Professional (DCQTSP) credential programme: https://lnkd.in/gmdwKKeU

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A significant moment at as DSCI congratulates FORTYTWO LABS for successfully completing the C-SAFE (Cryptographic Secu...
29/05/2026

A significant moment at as DSCI congratulates FORTYTWO LABS for successfully completing the C-SAFE (Cryptographic Security Assessment & Functional Evaluation) Programme evaluation for its Ci2 Key Exchange Algorithm.

The completion follows multiple rounds of technical review and expert assessment by independent evaluators as part of the C-SAFE evaluation framework focused on emerging post-quantum cryptographic solutions.

FORTYTWO LABS is the first organization to successfully complete the programme evaluation, reflecting the growing focus on strengthening quantum-safe cybersecurity capabilities in India.

Representatives from FORTYTWO LABS and DSCI came together on stage at FINSEC 2026 to mark the occasion and acknowledge broader industry efforts towards advancing quantum-safe security.

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Nilesh Dhande, CEO & Co-Founder, FORTYTWO LABS, delivered a keynote address on the FINSEC main stage titled “Built for T...
29/05/2026

Nilesh Dhande, CEO & Co-Founder, FORTYTWO LABS, delivered a keynote address on the FINSEC main stage titled “Built for Today’s Threats, Ready for Tomorrow’s Quantum Risks – Reimagining Cybersecurity for BFSI & FinTech Leaders.”

The keynote focused on the changing nature of cybersecurity, the need for simpler and scalable cryptography and the importance of building a stronger trust layer within enterprise architecture. The session also explored whether the current ecosystem is equipped to deliver end-to-end digital trust in an increasingly quantum-aware world
The address led to engaging discussions with leaders from the BFSI and FinTech ecosystem on practical approaches to building long-term cyber resilience.

Quantum-safe Trust Infrastructure Partner FORTYTWO LABS is also showcasing its solutions at the during . Meet the team at the Arcade to learn more.

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