About Authors & Technical Reviewers
Dr. Rohit Gautam is currently working as CISO and Director at Hacktify Cyber Security. He holds an honorary Ph.D. in cyber security from German University and has been awarded as Cyber Security Samurai of the year award by Bsides Bangalore 2023. He has found various zero days in modern open source and commercial softwares. He is the member of Board of Education of various Universities and the author of best-selling Bug Bounty Course on e-learning platforms. He has been a trainer and speaker at various international conferences, including Gisec Global, California Tech Summit, OWASP, Bsides Bangalore and many more.
He is an active mentor for armed forces and defence personnels and certified instructor for National Security Database.
Dr. Shifa Cyclewala is currently working as CEO and Director at Hacktify Cyber Security. She holds an honorary Ph.D. in cyber security from German University. She has been awarded as a Women Influencer of the Year in Cyber Security by
Bsides Bangalore 2023 and Top 20 Women Influencer in Security 2021 by Security Today. She is the member of Board of Education of various Universities and the author of best-selling Bug Bounty Course on various e-learning platforms.
She has been a trainer and speaker at various international conferences, including Gisec Global, California Tech Summit, OWASP, Bsides Bangalore, Wicked6, SIFS and many more. She actively promotes women in cyber security and leads the Mumbai Chapter for World Wide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS).
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Ronit Bhatt, a seasoned cybersecurity professional, brings a wealth of expertise from his distinguished four-year career. His proficiency lies in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), complemented by a proven track record in Red Teaming within the realm of network security.
Throughout his career, Ronit has showcased a meticulous approach to identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. He employs advanced methodologies for conducting comprehensive security assessments and delivers actionable insights to fortify organizational defenses. His experience spans various projects, enabling him to navigate diverse environments and tailor security solutions to specific organizational needs.
Ronit's commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements ensures that he is well-versed in the latest offensive security techniques. This expertise allows him to simulate realistic threats and guide organizations toward robust cybersecurity postures.
Divesh Sood brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over 9 years in the realms of information security and cyber security. Holding a comprehensive educational background with an M.Sc in Network Technology and an M.Tech in Information Security, Divesh has traversed through diverse industry domains, from communications to insurance and logistics.
His journey has seen him assume pivotal roles, from spearheading research and development initiatives to providing invaluable technical consultancy and support. Currently, as the Founder of The Next Consultants, Divesh is dedicated to empowering national and international clients in fortifying their information security posture. His expertise extends to areas such as Risk Management, Third Party Management, and ensuring compliance with stringent information security and quality standards.
