Lt Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)

Lt Gen (Dr) Rajesh Pant is an internationally recognised cybersecurity expert and mentor who served as India’s National Cyber Security Coordinator under the PMO, coordinating national efforts towards a secure and resilient cyberspace.

A veteran of 41 years in the Army Signals Corps, he has headed the Army’s Cyber Training establishment and received three Presidential awards for distinguished service. He holds a PhD in Information Security Metrics, M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur, M.Phil from Madras University and MMS from Osmania University.

He has represented India at major global cybersecurity forums and dialogues, including the WEF, QUAD, Global Counter Ransomware Initiative and international cyber conferences. He currently serves as Chairman, Cyber Security Association of India, Chairman, India Future Foundation, and Global Advisor to CyberPeace, bringing extensive expertise in cybersecurity, governance and national security.