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Flagship Event · 28 Nov 2025 · Gurugram

DEFENDX 2025

CISO 2.0, Powered by AI — Breach Brigade's inaugural flagship summit, uniting India's top security leaders for keynotes, an expert leadership panel, and sponsor showcases.

DEFENDX 2025 — CISO 2.0, Powered by AI
Flagship Event
28 November 2025 Gurugram, Haryana 200+ CISOs & Leaders

DEFENDX — CISO 2.0, Powered by AI

AI-Driven Cybersecurity Summit. Cybersecurity decision-makers and forward-thinking innovators gathered at the inaugural edition of Breach Brigade's DEFENDX — redefining the evolving role of modern CISOs through the lens of artificial intelligence.

Event Overview

DEFENDX — CISO 2.0, Powered by Artificial Intelligence. Cybersecurity decision-makers and forward-thinking innovators gathered at the inaugural edition of Breach Brigade's DEFENDX on 28 November 2025 in Gurugram.

With the theme "CISO 2.0 – Powered by AI," this event redefined the evolving role of modern CISOs — blending strategic leadership with advanced AI capabilities. From intelligent threat detection and autonomous incident response, to the integration of generative AI tools in everyday security operations, sessions spotlighted how today's CISOs must lead with agility, innovation, and data-driven insights.

This enclave explored essential pillars like governance, policy, talent readiness, and responsible AI adoption — empowering the next generation of cyber leadership.

CybersecurityAI IntegrationEnterprise SecurityThreat IntelligenceCISO LeadershipGenerative AI

Event Highlights
Focused on AI: "CISO 2.0 — Powered by AI"

Exploring the next generation of cybersecurity leadership enhanced by artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities.

Reformative Panel Discussions & Expert Keynotes

Thought-provoking sessions with industry pioneers transforming cybersecurity practices across enterprise and government sectors.

Fireside Chats & Spotlight Sessions

Intimate conversations with cybersecurity thought leaders sharing real-world experiences and forward-looking strategies.

National Cybersecurity Leaders Sharing Insights

Key decision-makers from top organizations revealing their security strategies and lessons learned from the front lines.

Attendees from Public & Private Sectors

Networking across government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure — bridging silos to strengthen collective cyber resilience.

Live Demos, Tech Showcases & Networking

Hands-on experiences with the latest AI-powered security technologies alongside curated peer networking opportunities.

Event Agenda (Draft)
4:00 PM
Registration & Hi-Tea

Delegate check-in, welcome kits, and pre-event networking over hi-tea.

Break
5:00 PM
Welcome Address & Theme Talk

Opening remarks setting the stage for CISO 2.0 — Powered by Artificial Intelligence.

Keynote
5:10 PM
Partner Presentations

Technology partner showcases highlighting AI-driven security solutions.

Sponsor
5:40 PM
Keynote Speaker Address

Insights from an industry leader on the future of AI-powered cybersecurity leadership.

Keynote
5:50 PM
Panel Discussion — The Future of Leadership in AI-Driven Organisations

Senior security leaders debate how CISOs must evolve their strategy in an AI-first world.

Panel
6:50 PM
Break Time

Refreshment break and informal peer networking.

Break
7:05 PM
Partner Presentations

Continued showcases from ecosystem partners with live demos of next-gen security tools.

Sponsor
7:50 PM
Quiz & Awards

Interactive cybersecurity quiz and recognition of the community's outstanding contributors.

Awards
8:40 PM
Closing Note

Event wrap-up, acknowledgments, and a look ahead at the next Breach Brigade enclave.

Keynote
8:50 PM
Dinner, Cocktails & Networking

Relax, Connect and Engage — curated networking dinner for all delegates and partners.

Networking
Speakers & Delegates

// 200+ CISOs & cybersecurity leaders — DEFENDX 2025 inaugural edition

Sagar Kharbanda
Sagar Kharbanda
Founder & CISO — Secure Strike
Security Visionary with 20+ years of global experience across HCL, ATOS, Qatar National Bank, Bank of America & more.
Mukesh Choudhary
Mukesh Choudhary
Founder & CEO — CyberOps Infosec
Cybercrime investigator from Jaipur and former Chief Cybercrime Consultant to the Rajasthan Police — has trained 6,000+ law-enforcement officers across India.
Mohit Gupta
Mohit Gupta
Sr. VP & CISO — Teleperformance
DEFENDX 2025 panelist — "The Future of Leadership in AI-Driven Organizations."
Amit Awasthi
Amit Awasthi
Head of Information Security — Noida International Airport
DEFENDX 2025 panelist — "The Future of Leadership in AI-Driven Organizations."
Charu Pel
Charu Pel
Founder & CEO — GRC³
GRC³ solution showcase (event sponsor) and DEFENDX 2025 leadership panelist.
Soumitro Mandal
Soumitro Mandal
India Head of Security — Publicis Groupe
DEFENDX 2025 panelist — "The Future of Leadership in AI-Driven Organizations."
Anish Mishra
Anish Mishra
Head of GRC — Fareportal
DEFENDX 2025 panelist — "The Future of Leadership in AI-Driven Organizations."
Poonam Yadav
Poonam Yadav
Sponsor Showcase — ARCON
Presented the ARCON solution showcase at DEFENDX 2025.
Chetan Nayyar
Chetan Nayyar
Sponsor Showcase — K M Dastur (KMD)
Presented the K M Dastur cyber-insurance showcase at DEFENDX 2025.
Mohit Mittal
Mohit Mittal
Sponsor Showcase — eSec Forte
Presented the eSec Forte solution showcase at DEFENDX 2025.
Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav
Sponsor Showcase — GlobalSign
Presented the GlobalSign solution showcase at DEFENDX 2025.
DEFENDX 2025 — Concluded
Sponsors & Partners — DEFENDX 2025
🤝 Specialty Partners
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