The 4th Edition of World CyberCon India 2024, organized by The Cyber Express, commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting ceremony attended by a panel of distinguished dignitaries. Among the notable guests were Lt. Gen. (Dr) Rajesh Pant, the Former National Cyber Security Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India, and Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General (Joint Secretary Level) of the Ministry of Communications. Also in attendance were Anjana Sinha, Chairman of the A.P. Road Safety Authority and Additional Charge of Director General of the Special Protection Force; Augustin, Editor-in-Chief of The Cyber Express; and Vibhor Dewan, Director of Government Sales at Cyble.
The conference featured enlightening speeches from industry leaders, with Sumnesh Joshi emphasizing the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures for India’s expanding digital ecosystem. Lt. Gen. (Dr) Rajesh Pant also stressed the crucial nature of safeguarding national digital assets in the globalized cyber space.
A diverse range of experts graced the event, including B Shanker Jaiswal, JCP of Delhi Police, who discussed law enforcement’s role in combating cybercrime. Kalpesh Doshi, Group CISO at HDFC Life, and Deepak Bhosale, Associate Vice President at Asian Paints, explored corporate cybersecurity strategies. Makesh Chandramohan, CISO of Aditya Birla Capital, shared innovative data security tactics, while Harshad Mengle, Group CISO at Tata Chemicals, shed light on industry challenges. Other notable speakers included Amit Joshi from Adani Enterprises, Dhiraj Ranka of TATA AIG General Insurance, and Prianshu Khandwala, CISO at Sun Pharma.
Furthermore, panel discussions focused on Cyber Threat Intelligence and Digital Transformation in BFSI, featuring experts like Darshan Chavan, CISO at Canara Robeco, and Ashish Shah, CISO at Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance. The involvement of government officials like Kiran Belsekar, EVP and CISO at Bandhan Life Insurance, and Dr. Nareshkumar Harale, Vertical Head & Vice President of Cyber Security at ReBIT, ensured well-rounded discussions encompassing policy and practical applications.
World CyberCon India also provided networking opportunities for C-level executives, government officials, and industry leaders to connect and share best practices. The collaborative atmosphere fostered innovation and exploration of solutions to emerging threats.
Overall, the event served as a platform for over 150 attendees from various sectors to engage in fruitful discussions and establish valuable partnerships. The exchange of ideas, strategies, and insights continued to resonate among participants, making World CyberCon India a successful and enriching experience for all involved.