Atul Kumar

Hosted a fireside chat with Smt. Padma Jaiswal, IAS, Secretary to the #Government of #Puducherry, on a theme that is becoming central to India’s digital journey: “Strengthening #CyberSecurity Posture & #Preparedness of States.”

#AISS2025 | Book Launch We are honoured to have the latest Outlook, “India Cyber Ecosystem: Scripting a Promising Global Story” launched by Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera (@MPjajpur2024), Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Bharatiya Janata Party, Jajpur (SC), Odisha, joining him by @godvinayak, CEO, DSCI, and Mr. @AtulKumar_19 , Director, DSCI. The report highlights India’s growing global cyber presence, reflecting landmark international engagements led by DSCI and the country’s rising influence on the world stage.

Day 2 at #AISS2025 witnessed an important and engaging #plenary session on ‘Future of Global Cybersecurity Cooperation – Reflecting on Key Dimensions’. Joining Mr. @AtulKumar_19, Director - Government Initiatives & Global, DSCI, was a global panel comprising: -Ms. Filippa Braarud, Second Secretary | Oceans, Emerging Tech and Digital Public Goods | Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs -Ms. Melissa Anne M. Telan, Second Secretary and Consul | Political and Economic Section Head | The Embassy of the Philippines -Mr. Aladin Legault d'Auteuil, Senior Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada The panel began by addressing the growing complexity driven by accelerated digitization and the convergence of IT and OT environments. Suggestions emerged around leveraging open source and its benefits, particularly its ability to be reshared and reused. Further emphasis was placed on the importance of building global cooperation for cybersecurity, as the domain lacks strict perimeters. Developing frameworks is necessary to ensure increased collaboration among member states that come together in associations such as ASEAN. Global governance was equally highlighted, with global summits like G20 and G7 helping shape the dialogue. Suggestions were also made to accelerate legislation development to match the evolving pace of technology.

#AISS2025 | Session: Cyber Workforce Readiness: Enterprise Capability Gaps and Skill Pathways This insightful session was led by Mr. @AtulKumar_19, Director - Global Trade, Cyber Diplomacy, Government Initiative, DSCI. He was later joined by Arindam Roy, Country Head – South Asia, @SANSInstitute, who examined the preparedness of India’s cyber workforce and the pressing capability gaps across enterprises. The speakers highlighted the need for structured skill pathways, industry-aligned training, and a stronger talent pipeline to support the nation’s expanding cyber ecosystem. The session also marked a significant milestone - the first India-led collaboration with the @SANSInstitute team, bringing decades of global cybersecurity expertise to accelerate talent development and enhance national cyber readiness.

Glad to deliver Opening Keynote on Day 2 of @AICSEXPO on “Cyber Resilience 2030: Fostering International Partnerships for a Resilient #DigitalFuture” Discussed how #GlobalCollaboration, #Policy alignment & #Innovation are key to building a secure & trusted digital ecosystem.

@DSCI_Connect is glad to lead Indian #CyberSecurity delegation to Bahrain @AICSExpo — fostering stronger ties between India & Bahrain ecosystems. An amazing two days of exploring partnerships, innovation, and opportunities for deeper collaboration. #AICS2025 #IndiaBahrain

@DSCI_Connect is glad to lead Indian #CyberSecurity delegation to Bahrain at @AicsExpo -fostering stronger ties between India & Bahrain ecosystems. An amazing two days of exploring partnerships, innovation, and opportunities for deeper collaboration. #AICS2025 #IndiaBahrain

@AicsExpo #Bahrain, Glad to be part of enriching panel discussion on “Cyber #ThreatIntelligence Without Borders.” Discussed how secure, real-time intelligence sharing can be enabled across regions & sectors, & growing role of #AI #ML in proactive threat detection #CyberSecurity

Glad to deliver keynote at #IECGM2025India on #AI & #Cybersecurity — exploring innovation, #ethics, dual-use dilemmas & #nationalsecurity. Inspiring to see Indian #startups shaping the future of secure digital innovation. @IndianStandards #FutureOfTech #IECGM2025 @IECStandards

@AicsExpo #Bahrain, Glad to be part of enriching panel discussion on “Cyber #ThreatIntelligence Without Borders.” Discussed how secure, real-time intelligence sharing can be enabled across regions & sectors, & growing role of #AI #ML in proactive threat detection #CyberSecurity

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗜'𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻. Following the overwhelming response to our initiative in 2023, DSCI is again gearing up for a significant presence at the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference (AICS) 2025 in Bahrain. This is a strategic opportunity for Indian cybersecurity firms to expand their reach and forge critical partnerships in the Middle East. Here’s why you should be there: - Join a scaled-up mission for greater industry impact. - Engage directly with key partners and decision-makers. - Leverage a platform built for meaningful connections. Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of this mission. 👉 To register your interest, click: forms.office.com/r/AdGPheJ7zh @godvinayak @AtulKumar_19 | #AICS #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #Innovation #CloudSecurity

📢 #Announcement | DSCI is set to host the inaugural edition of #GovSec in February 2026, a one-day conference bringing together government ecosystem in cybersecurity. GovSec will convene ministries, agencies, departments, divisions, public sector enterprises, and leading experts to engage in dialogue on strengthening cyber resilience and advancing the cybersecurity posture of the government. Register: forms.office.com/r/RVaAwH56BY For any queries related to the engagement, please reach out to and Pragya Srivastava (pragya.srivastava@dsci.in) and Aditya Bhatia (aditya.bhatia@dsci.in) 👉 Stay tuned for the latest updates as we gear up for the first edition of GovSec. @godvinayak @AtulKumar_19 | #GovSec #DSCI #Cybersecurity

Glad to be part of #UDAAN by @CNBCAwaaz & @utimutualfund at @iift_official Spoke on Next-Gen Digital Growth Playbook — how #EmergingTech #AI #Innovation shaping globally & fueling India’s growth story. Such engagements highlight how essential to prepare the next generation.

UDAAN टीम 30 अगस्त 2025 को आ रही है आपके शहर दिल्ली आइए हमसे मिलिए IIFT दिल्ली के कैंपस में Watch us live from 3.30PM onwards on YT @iift_official @utimutualfund @deepaliranaa #Udaan #CNBCAwaaz #Initiative #financialfreedom #FinancialPlanning #Investoreducationawareness

A powerful discussion unfolded on the growing complexity of digital public infrastructure in the face of evolving geopolitical dynamics during the #firesidechat at #FINSEC2025 on ‘Sustaining Financial Infrastructure in Emerging Geopolitical Scenarios’. In the Indian context, where digital public infrastructure is driving inclusivity and last-mile reach, the erosion of public trust poses a serious threat, especially in the financial sector, where trust is paramount, as quipped by Mr. @saravade, Strategy Advisor and Independent Director, and Mr. @AtulKumar_19, Director, DSCI. As global tensions rise, so does the urgency to safeguard the integrity of digital systems.

Consul B.G. Krishnan was the chief guest at the Indo-UAE Cyber Security Industry Exchange 2.0, where he addressed industry leaders and launched Appknox's white paper, 'Securing Mobile Applications in the Era of AI and Transformation.'

The recently held ‘International Seminar on Cyber Warfare 2025: Strategies and Challenges’ facilitated an amazing interaction on #Cyber_Diplomacy. The informative exchange during the fireside chat with H.E. Marje Luup, Ambassador of Estonia to India, Maj. Sadhna Singh, NITI Aayog Official, and Dr. Oshrit Birvadker brought in diplomatic, military, and geopolitical perspectives. With blurring boundaries across policy, diplomacy, and military strategy, the growing importance of cyber diplomacy was discussed at length. It was also stressed that cyber threats ripple out into governance, public trust, economic stability, and international relations, thus, the discussion on cyber is strategically central in global conversations now. The panel also explored the pivotal role played by emerging technologies like AI and Quantum, which are soon going to chart the course of cyber diplomacy. Some key highlights from the conversation: -Emphasis laid on fostering public-private partnerships. -Digital literacy to become a national priority. -Forming essential coalitions to develop global partnerships. -India's position in leading the Global South frontier. @nasscom @GoI_MeitY @MEAIndia @amitabhk87 @AtulKumar_19 | @cscihyd @USIofIndia | #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #CyberResilience #DigitalIndia

During the opening ceremony of Thailand's premier cybersecurity gathering, "Cybersec Asia x Thailand International Cyber Week 2025: Building a Resilient Digital Landscape Through Collaboration," @AtulKumar_19, Director, DSCI shared his insights, emphasizing the critical role of cross-border collaboration that will lead to enhanced global cybersecurity standards. The event underscored the importance of global collaborations as Asia heads for unprecedented digitalization. #DSCI #CyberSecAsia #Cyberweek2025