Cybersecurity is a matter of national importance, says MP Yaduveer at BSides Bangalore 2025
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Addressing over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, law enforcement officials and job seekers here, Wadiyar, whis also Cyberverse Foundation chairman stressed the need for greater collaboration, self-reliance, and community engagement in strengthening India's cyber defences. He highlighted how evolving technological and geopolitical threats demand robust national capabilities and how forums like BSides Bangalore play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity agenda.
Organised in collaboration with Worldwide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS), the annual conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering cutting-edge topics in cybersecurity and served as a platform for networking, innovation, and skill-building.
The keynote address was delivered by Sachin Kakkar, Engineering Director and Site Lead for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google, who underlined how artificial intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals tilt the balance in their favour.
A panel on 'Industry Preparedness for AI' and ways to defend against malicious AI garnered strong interest from participants.
Another highlight was a panel discussion on the use of AI in combating cybercrime, featuring experts.
During this session, the BSides Bangalore LEAP (Law Enforcement Alliance Program) was launched byCybersecurity is a matter of national importance, Says MP Yaduveer at BSides Bangalore 2025
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Bengaluru: Cybersecurity must be treated as a matter of national importance, Mysore-Kodagu MP and Cyberverse Foundation chairman Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said while inaugurating the third edition of the Security BSides Bangalore cybersecurity conference on July 11.
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Addressing over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, law enforcement officials and job seekers here, Wadiyar stressed the need for greater collaboration, self-reliance, and community engagement in strengthening India's cyber defences. He highlighted how evolving technological and geopolitical threats demand robust national capabilities and how forums like BSides Bangalore play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity agenda.
Organised in collaboration with Worldwide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS), the annual conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering cutting-edge topics in cybersecurity and served as a platform for networking, innovation, and skill-building.
The keynote address was delivered by Sachin Kakkar, Engineering Director and Site Lead for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google, who underlined how artificial intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals tilt the balance in their favour.
A panel on 'Industry Preparedness for AI' and ways to defend against malicious AI garnered strong interest from participants.
Another highlight was a panel discussion on the use of AI in combating cybercrime, featuring experts.
During this session, the BSides Bangalore LEAP (Law Enforcement Alliance Program) was launched by including Dr. Subrahmanyeswara Rao, IPS. along with community founders Sujatha Yakasiri and Ashok Ratnagiri to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals.
Industry-centric sessions included a CISO workshop on managing ransomware attacks and a CxO roundtable on decision-making in hybrid enterprise setups. Tracks on original research, hands-on demonstrations, and live workshops explored advanced topics like post-quantum cryptography, software supply chain risks, runtime protection, and passkeys.
Live hacking demos—ranging from car and e-scooter hacking to lockpicking awareness—offered a practical dimension to the conference.
Start-ups in the cybersecurity sector pitched their innovations in the EmergeX Unveiling Innovation Contest, attracting the attention of investors and tech pioneers. Meanwhile, recruiters from companies such as Google and Flipkart used the event to scout fresh talent.
In a move aimed at expanding the country's cyber capabilities, BSides Bangalore, W3-CS, and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) signed an MoU to jointly offer niche training and certifications in areas like forensics and incident response.
The conference concluded with an awards ceremony honouring excellence in the field. Organisers said this year's edition was supported by Google, Flipkart, Raven, F5, Checkpoint, JFrog, TVS Motor, among others.
Dr. Rao along with community founders Sujatha Yakasiri and Ashok Ratnagiri to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals.
Industry-centric sessions included a CISO workshop on managing ransomware attacks and a CxO roundtable on decision-making in hybrid enterprise setups.
Tracks on original research, hands-on demonstrations, and live workshops explored advanced topics like post-quantum cryptography, software supply chain risks, runtime protection, and passkeys.
Live hacking demos—ranging from car and e-scooter hacking to lockpicking awareness—offered a practical dimension to the conference.
Start-ups in the cybersecurity sector pitched their innovations in the EmergeX Unveiling Innovation Contest, attracting the attention of investors and tech pioneers.
Meanwhile, recruiters from companies such as Google and Flipkart used the event to scout fresh talent.
In a move aimed at expanding the country's cyber capabilities, BSides Bangalore, W3-CS, and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) signed an MoU to jointly offer niche training and certifications in areas like forensics and incident response.
The conference concluded with an awards ceremony honouring excellence in the field. Organisers said this year's edition was supported by Google, Flipkart, Raven, F5, Checkpoint, JFrog, TVS Motor, CloudSEK and CK Uthkrist company among others.
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