Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India

Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India

Pant is national cybersecurity coordinator in the national security council of India at the prime minister's office. He is responsible for coordinating all cybersecurity activities across multiple sectors. He holds a Ph.D. in information security metrics. Previously, he was the head of the Army's cyber training establishment for three years. He served in the Army Signals Corps for 41 years and was honored three times by the president of India for distinguished service of the highest order.

Building Cyber Resilience Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: Are Enterprises Adequately Armed?

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • August 9, 2024

The evolving landscape of geopolitics and the increasing prevalence of cyber warfare have impacted the business mindset on cybersecurity. According to recent reports, India has become a prominent target for nation-state cyberattacks. It accounts for 13% of cyberattacks in the Asia-Pacific region and ranks among...

Global Security Challenges and Opportunities in 2023

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • March 13, 2023

Among other things, 2022 will be remembered for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the cyberwarfare that transpired between the two nations. There has also been a significant increase in ransomware attacks on critical infrastructures globally in 2022, including AIIMS, one of India’s leading medical institutes....

Keynote: Enterprise Cybersecurity Resilience in 2022 and Beyond: Resetting Your Cyber Plans

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • August 18, 2022

With the ongoing hybrid cyberwar, cyberattacks are at an all-time high and have become a permanent and persistent threat for cybersecurity teams. Cybersecurity leaders are under constant fear of how to fend off an attack by a well-equipped nation-state. Given the situation is “not if a cyberattack will happen,...

Securing Indian Cyberspace: Government and Industry Initiatives

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • July 4, 2022

India is adopting new technological innovations and driving digital transformation faster than other nations. Global researchers at Harvard University have categorically stated that “India is leapfrogging into the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. The cybersecurity market in India is expected to grow to $3.05...

Keynote: Changing Nature of Global Cyberspace: Government and Enterprise Security Preparedness

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • May 16, 2022

Various governments have been striving hard to build a future of cyberspace that is open, interoperable, secure and reliable. With significant improvement in cyber offense capabilities, the global cyberspace has become more vulnerable to attacks. It’s time to bolster the cyber defense capabilities among government...

Keynote: Establishing Cybersecurity and Resilience for a Post - Pandemic Era: Lessons from the Past

Presented by Lt General (Dr) Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister’s Office Government of India • September 3, 2021

The foremost aspect on the minds of the security practitioners during the year was survival and building resilience. Building a more resilient cybersecurity ecosystem in the post-pandemic era is critical with an appropriate strategy and technology. The keynote will discuss the challenges faced by the enterprises in...