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. 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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In this episode, Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd) PVSM AVSM VM, Former VCAS of IAF joins Air Vice Marshal (Dr) Devesh Vatsa VSM, Advisor – Cybersecurity & Critical Technologies, DSCI, to explore how the modern warfare paradigm is evolving in the age of proliferating drones and information warfare.

Mr. Khosla explains how the shift to digital-era warfare is redefining today’s war frontier, where those who lead in shaping narratives gain legitimacy and acceptance from both domestic and global players.

The discussion also delves into key strategies to counter the threats of disinformation and misinformation, including credible source-based information sharing, public education, international collaboration, and more.

The episode concludes with reflections on the judicious use of technology to combat technological threats as information latency experiences significant reduction today.

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In this episode, Rahul Tyagi, Technical Advisor, FAIR Institute with Bhupesh Janoti, Senior Program Manager, Business Transformation & Security, DSCI dive into what cyber risk quantification (CRQ) really means and why it matters. Rahul explains the FAIR model and its components (CAM, MAM, TAM), how organizations can use CRQ to assess third-party risks, and whether large data sets are necessary to get started.

They also explore how CISOs can align security goals with business strategy using CRQ, how companies like Netflix apply the FAIR model, and how CRQ helps translate technical threats into business risks. The episode wraps up with thoughts on implementation readiness and why even startups should consider investing in quantification early. We hope you enjoying watching the episode.

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