Praveen Singh — Co-Founder

Praveen is one of the most followed cybersecurity influencers in India. Praveen's unwavering commitment and dedication to cybersecurity have earned him a spot on the Global 40 under 40 in Cybersecurity industry. His impressive achievements include being globally ranked #20 for "Cybersecurity" influencer and being recognised as the globally ranked #1 influencer for "National Security" by Thinker 360. He has also been acknowledged as a global Top 50 cybersecurity creator by Favikon France. Praveen is relentlessly pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in cybersecurity. He has been serving on the advisory boards of various cybersecurity communities, including the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC), EC-Council, Besides Bangalore, and the Global CISO Leadership Foundation. This demonstrates Praveen's immense confidence in his abilities and his commitment to advancing the field of cybersecurity. Additionally, Praveen serves as a brand advisor to many CXOs through volunteer services. He is also a founding member of one of the most knowledge-sharing CISO communities in India, which has over 1000 members. Praveen has amassed over 17+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting and strategic business management. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy & Security Officer (CSO) at Cyberpwn Technologies Pvt Ltd. His journey of excellence can be attributed to his PG Programme in Cybersecurity from IIT, his Diploma in Cyberlaw, and his certification in DPDP Law. Praveen's passion for creating a safer digital world is evident through his certification as a Cybercrime Intervention Officer (CCIO) and his voluntary work with the National Security Database.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on strategic advisory and community building.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 17 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Cybersecurity
Strategy Management
Cloud Security
Ciso
Data Security
Network Security

Career Highlights

Global Cybersecurity Influencer ranked #20 worldwide
Advisory board member for multiple cybersecurity organizations
Co-Founder and CSO at Cyberpwn Technologies

Work Experience

National Cyber Security Research Council

Advisory Board Member (1 yr 3 mos)

EC-Council

Global Advisory Board -C|CISO (2 yrs)

BSides Bangalore

Advisory Board Member (3 yrs 3 mos)

CSA Bangalore

Advisory Board Member & Cyber Ambassador (3 yrs 7 mos)

GlobalCISO Leadership Foundation

Global Advisory Board Member (3 yrs 9 mos)

CyberPWN Technologies

Co-Founder & CSO (5 yrs 5 mos)

TechnoBind Solutions Pvt Ltd

Head - Data Security (4 yrs)

Compuage Infocom Ltd

Head of Technology (1 yr)

Exclusive Networks

Senior Technology Consultant (1 yr)

Arrow Electronics

Technology Consultant (3 yrs 10 mos)

GO IP Global Services

Technology Manager (2 yrs)

Education

PG Program in Cybersecurity at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Diploma in Cyber Law at Government Law College, Mumbai

MBA (Full Time) at Galgotias University

Bachelor of Science - (Hons) at Delhi University

Praveen Singh

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Global Cybersecurity Influencer ranked #20 worldwide
Advisory board member for multiple cybersecurity organizations
Co-Founder and CSO at Cyberpwn Technologies

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on strategic advisory and community building.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityStrategy ManagementCloud SecurityCisoData SecurityNetwork Security

Other Skills

Cybersecurity AdvisoryLeadershipBrandingManagementCloud ComputingCommunity EngagementCommunity ServiceNational SecurityData PrivacyprivacyFirewallsUnified Threat ManagementEnterprise Network SecurityWAFCyberlaw

About

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

National cyber security research council

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

As Honorary Advisory Board Member, National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC). My commitment is to actively support the council’s mission to foster cyber resilience and promote collaborative research and innovation. Together, we aim to strengthen our national cybersecurity posture by bridging the gaps between policy, technology, and public awareness.

Ec-council

Global Advisory Board -C|CISO

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · Remote

The board engages in collaborative efforts to exchange best practices, tackle emerging challenges, and identify opportunities for CISOs to enhance their organizations' protection in alignment with overarching business objectives.

CISO

Bsides bangalore

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

My aim is to assist and empower cybersecurity experts worldwide in their pursuit of creating a safer digital landscape. By promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches, I strive to foster a robust community of professionals committed to building a more secure future.

Csa bangalore

Advisory Board Member & Cyber Ambassador

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

"As part of my role, I strive to promote the adoption of best practices in Cloud Security across various IT communities, including academia and industry. Additionally, I take on the role of a cyber ambassador to raise awareness of cybersecurity and promote digital safety."

Cloud SecurityCloud Computing

Globalciso leadership foundation

Global Advisory Board Member

Jul 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · India · Remote

My primary objective is to promote the foundation's mission of CISO excellence, which will undoubtedly lead to significant achievements and positive impacts. By focusing on the advancement of this goal, I believe that I can make a substantial contribution to the foundation's success.

CISOCommunity EngagementCommunity ServiceCybersecurity

Cyberpwn technologies

Co-Founder & CSO

Nov 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

CISOs Advisor
Cybersecurity Advisory
Strategy Management
Leadership
Branding
Management

Cybersecurity AdvisoryStrategy ManagementLeadershipBrandingManagementCybersecurity

Technobind solutions pvt ltd

Head - Data Security

Nov 2016 – Nov 2020 · 4 yrs · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As a data security professional, I was responsible for advising on data security and privacy aspects.

National SecurityData SecurityData Privacyprivacy

Compuage infocom ltd

Head of Technology

Nov 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I had the position of Head of Technology and served as the leader of the team.

FirewallsUnified Threat ManagementEnterprise Network SecurityNetwork Security

Exclusive networks

Senior Technology Consultant

Nov 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr · Pune/Mumbai

During my tenure in Technology Consulting, I provided specialized guidance and recommendations to clients on various technological topics. My role encompassed a diverse range of tasks, including but not limited to assessing clients' technological needs, developing strategic plans, and implementing effective solutions.

WAFNetwork Security

Arrow electronics

Technology Consultant

Jan 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Bangalore Area, India

During my tenure in Technology Consulting, I provided specialised guidance and recommendations to clients on various technological topics. My role encompassed a diverse range of tasks, including but not limited to assessing clients' technological needs, developing strategic plans, and implementing effective solutions.

Go ip global services

Technology Manager

Jul 2007 – Jul 2009 · 2 yrs · Delhi, India · On-site

During this role, I gained valuable experience providing cutting-edge technology consulting services for network and endpoint security to empower clients to stay ahead of emerging security threats and safeguard their digital assets.