In this episode, Mr. Kumar Ritesh, Founder, Chairman and CEO of CYFIRMA, joins Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO of DSCI, for a conversation on adopting proactive cyber security strategies rather than reactive approaches to strengthen preparedness in the face of evolving adversaries.

The discussion delves into predictive threat intelligence, exploring its key pillars and why it has become increasingly critical as the security landscape evolves faster than ever. It also examines how organizations can move from detecting threats to anticipating them, enabling more informed and timely security decisions.

The episode concludes with an analysis of the impact that frontier technologies, such as AI, are having on the threat intelligence ecosystem. The speakers also reflect on how these advancements are reshaping the role of threat intelligence in helping defenders stay ahead of emerging risks and complex attack campaigns.

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On World Quantum Day, we bring a special focused series, Cue on Q, that brings to the fore India’s quantum readiness strategies and postures.

The first in the series features an important discussion on 'Understanding India's Quantum Strategy' with the Chairman of Mission Governing Board, National Quantum Mission of India, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, who, along with Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI, and Mr. Teja Chintalapati, Principal Manager – Cyber Innovation, DSCI, exchanges critical insights on quantum currency and potential arenas for deliberation and development as the country braces for the quantum reality.

From geopolitical reflections to decoding the underlying strengths of India’s ecosystem, the discourse brings novel subjects to attention, as the goal of self-sufficiency takes root in the mission to build quantum resilience.

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In this episode, Mr. Vivek Roy, Head Sales Specialist - IT/OT Integration, Siemens, joins Mr. Bhupesh Janoti, Head - Industrial Security & Strategic Transformation, DSCI to discuss and deliberate on the evolution of the OT security ecosystem.

The discussion moves beyond the challenges to identify the causal shifts in the ecosystem, along with the growing competition that is making digital adoption a mandate. The conversation also explores the possibility of IT and OT integration for holistic enterprise development, along with policy considerations at the enterprise level.

Concluding the episode, the dialogue explores the growing influx of emerging technologies and their foreseeable impact on OT security. The discussion further examines the need for building national infrastructure to support the evolving OT ecosystem, highlighting the development of dedicated OT security labs as a key enabler of stronger cyber security practices and ecosystem-wide resilience.

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In this episode, Mr. Jagadeesh Kunda, Co-Founder & COO of Oleria, joins Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO of DSCI, for an insightful conversation on the security considerations of the evolving identity frontier as AI reshapes security priorities. The episode uncovers critical identity imperatives and explores the concept of identity security in today's context.

The discussion delves into a range of considerations, from the principle of "need to know" to lockdown strategies, while examining the changing IP infrastructure. It further explores how organizations can build identity systems without compromising security.

The episode concludes with insightful reflections on changing value dynamics and the realignment of opportunities within the identity ecosystem, along with talent bottlenecks that must be addressed in tandem with the industry's evolving landscape.

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In this episode, Dr. Arun Teja Polcumpally, JSW Science and Technology Fellow at ASPI Delhi, joins Ms. Liza Vanjani, Senior Associate – Privacy & Policy at DSCI, to explore the concept of trust in Artificial Intelligence and its value chain. Drawing on his experience in data, geopolitics, and global governance, he shares insights into how India can realize its ambitious vision of driving AI innovation by building a robust ecosystem around the technology.

With AI emerging as a general-purpose technology, the discussion highlights its evolution into a foundational enabler across industries and sectors. From examining global frameworks surrounding AI to reflecting on policy priorities and government approaches to AI governance, the conversation explores the broader implications of the technology. The exchange also delves into key geopolitical considerations shaping the AI landscape.

In conclusion, the episode reflects on the AI lifecycle and how countries across the globe are incentivizing AI adoption while charting the path forward.

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In this episode, Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Head of Technology Laws and Data Privacy at the Aditya Birla Group, joins Mr. Amit Kr. Ghosh, Associate Director – Marketing & Communications at DSCI, to decode the current privacy landscape of the country as DPDP Act compliance takes centre stage. Reflecting on her journey as a seasoned professional in the privacy domain, Ms. Sharma brings forth an important consideration by emphasizing a principle-based approach to building a robust privacy ecosystem.

As the conversation evolves, key insights emerge on the implementation of the DPDP law across various sectors, including manufacturing, financial services, retail, telecom, and more. The discussion places special focus on consent management and data principal rights, particularly in the context of vastly different customer journeys and data flows across business models.

The episode concludes with thoughtful perspectives on privacy as a growing professional domain, dispelling common myths while shedding light on often underexplored challenges shaping India’s privacy landscape today.

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In this episode, Ms. Aparna Gaur, Partner at Trace Law Partners, joins Anahida Bhardwaj, Associate – Privacy & Policy at DSCI, to discuss the legal realities of AI and emerging technologies in India. Ms. Gaur brings a critical perspective, highlighting that innovation should not override existing laws and must instead be built on foundations of trust and accountability.

The conversation also introduces the dimension of value-building and addresses key legal and policy questions shaping India’s AI landscape, ranging from AI regulations to the recently released Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026.

The episode concludes with reflections on geopolitics and prevailing perceptions surrounding India’s AI stance, particularly concerns around regulatory uncertainty.

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In this episode, Lieutenant General PJS Pannu (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Deputy Chief of the Indian Integrated Defence Staff (Operations), joins Bhupesh Janoti, Senior Program Manager – Business Transformation & Security at DSCI, to discuss the future of integrated defence, where boots meet bots to enhance combat readiness.

Lt. Gen. Pannu highlights the emergence of cyber as the fifth domain of warfare, emphasizing its role as a force multiplier that enhances decision-making through increased speed and precision in the information age.

In conversation with Mr. Janoti, he further explores how defence agencies are leveraging advanced technologies to conduct non-contact and non-kinetic warfare, thus minimizing the cost in human lives, resources, and time.

The episode concludes with reflections on the privatization of the space sector and the trend towards technology miniaturization. Lt. Gen. Pannu also offers recommendations for embedding cybersecurity into every segment of upcoming space infrastructure.

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