CyberSecurity & Forensics Research Group

Keynote Speakers Biography

Scott E. Augenbaum

Keynote speaker

With over 30 years of experience investigating and combating cybercrime as a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Supervisory Special Agent, Scott E. Augenbaum is a cybersecurity author, trainer, and speaker who helps individuals and organisations prevent cybercrime victimisation. He was one of the first FBI Agents to specialise in cybercrime investigations in 2003, and he witnessed the devastating effects of cybercrime on thousands of victims.

Since his retirement in 2018, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the public and private sector, providing custom-made cybersecurity awareness training, writing “The Secret to CyberSecurity”, a book that offers simple and practical solutions to prevent cybercrime, and speaking to hundreds of groups, both live and virtually, around the world.

He has also appeared as a guest speaker on major cable news shows like HLN, CNN, FOX, and Fox Business Networks to discuss cybercrime matters and trends. He is passionate about empowering individuals and organisations to protect themselves from cybercrime and identity theft.

Colonel (Dr) Inderjeet Singh

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Colonel (Dr) Inderjeet Singh is the Chief Cyber Officer and Head of the Cyber Security Center of Excellence at CyberSleuths. He works on disruptive technologies in the cyber security space to secure IT networks and critical information infrastructure. He held prestigious appointments in the Indian Army and served in the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Later, he was a Co-Founder and CIO of an E-Commerce Company. He received his Doctorate of Science in Cyber Security from Logos International University, Florida. He is an Alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune. He is an experienced Information Systems professional with experience of more than 30+ years across a broad spectrum of areas spanning Cybersecurity operations, Cyber Intelligence, Cybersecurity leadership and influencing policy-level decisions in multiple organizations.

He is a visionary in new technology evaluation for commercial viability, start-up incubation, entrepreneurship development, and strategic consulting. His expertise includes Blockchain, NFT, Metaverse, Web 3.0, Blockchain Security, OSINT, Darknet, and Crypto Currency forensics. He has been named one of the top 30 Indian thought leaders in blockchain for the year 2021 and the Top 50 Indian thought leaders in blockchain for the year 2022.

He has consistently delivered mission-critical results in Cyber Warfare, Cyber Forensics, OSINT, Darknet and Crypto Forensics, OT Security, Blockchain, and Data Science. He has spoken at TEDx events twice. He has provided instruction and guidance on Cybercrime Prevention, Cyberterrorism, Darknet forensics, and Cryptocurrency forensics to Law Enforcement Agencies, Colleges, and the general public. Additionally, he emphasizes the value of "Cyber Citizenship" among the populace.

He has co-authored books (1) The History, Present and Future with IoT” (cited by 100+ Researchers), (2) Introduction to Blockchain and distributed systems, and (3) Data Management, Analytics and Innovation.

He is a member of several organizations (1) Director General of the Cyber Security Association of India (CSAI), (2) Co-Founder and Vice President of the Society for Data Science (S4DS), (3) Co-Founder of India Blockchain Forum, (4) Secretary General at IOED and Representative to United Nations Office at Geneva, (5) Managing Editor of Cybermonics Journal, (5) Fellow of Institute of Engineers(IE), (6) Fellow of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), (7) Fellow of the Computer Society of India (CSI), (8) Fellow of Aerospace and Defence Council of India, (9) EC- Member of IIT Kharagpur Alumni Chapter, Delhi.

He is a Visiting faculty at the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), National Police Academy (NPA), National Forensics Science University (NFSU), Controller and Auditor General (CAG) Institute, CDTI, Ghaziabad and others.

He has been consistently awarded while in the Army and was awarded (1) Army Chief Commendation Card 2001, (2) United Nations Commendation Card 2004, (3) Magnificent CIO of the Year "Award in the year 2016, (4) Excellence Award” by International Police Commission (IPC) 2019, (5) 50 Innovative Leaders Award 2020, (6) Cyber Security Leadership Award 2020, (7) Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award for Education Development 2020, (8) 30 most Influential Indian Thought Leaders in Blockchain 2021, (9) Cyber Security Excellence Award 2021, (10) 50 most Influential Indian Thought Leaders in Blockchain 2022, (11) Top Executive Award in the year 2022, (12) Innovative Business Leadership Award 2023, (13) Hall of Fame 2023 By Cyber Startup Observatory 2023, (14) Life Time Achievement Award By CSI Mumbai 2023, (14) Eminent CIO of the Year 2023, (15) Cyber Security Leadership Award, ITU, United Nations, Geneva 2023.

William “Bill” J. Callahan, III

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William “Bill” J. Callahan spent over 25 years working inside the U.S. Department of Justice, from supporting the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Unit in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and then to a 20-plus-year career with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, rising to the rank of Special Agent in Charge of the St. Louis Division where he oversaw federal narcotics enforcement operations in Missouri, Kansas and Southern Illinois. During his career, Bill specialized in conducting and managing complex money laundering investigations involving cross-border transactions, trade-based money laundering schemes, and the emergence of cryptocurrency by transnational criminal organizations.

Following his retirement, Bill joined a blockchain analytics software and investigative company, where he supported and trained law enforcement in various areas, including the use of cryptocurrency for illicit activity, money laundering, scams, and fraud.

In 2022 and 2023, Bill was named by Newsinterpretation as one of the Top 20 Influential AML Professionals on LinkedIn.

Bill founded WJC3 Solutions, LLC, where he consults financial investigation services providers, financial institutions, and businesses regarding AML training, scam prevention, and fraud awareness.

He is also a strategic advisor to FinAware, an AI-powered financial investigations tool designed to eliminate hours of manual organizing of financial data and evidence. and consulting services to the anti-money laundering community, investigative support Software-as-a-Service start-ups, and economic investigations training.

Nicole Holmes Goessens

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Nicole Holmes is a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Enterprise Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). She has worked in the field of technology for over eighteen years. Her experience includes a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from the Florida Institute of Technology. Experience spanning various industries, including gaming, entertainment, consumer goods, decorative coatings, and financial and food services; she is fascinated by technological innovation and the challenges of mastering cyber threats. She champions the power of the collective mind by bringing together the brightest to take calculated risks.

She desires to introduce others to cybersecurity, especially the youth with little exposure to the vast world of technology. Nicole believes anyone can develop and refine skills. All they need is curiosity, tools, and the ambition to learn.

Philip Abraham

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Philip Abraham is the co-founder of Brilliancy Deep Tech. He was the CEO and founder of CloudFace LLC and Zerospace Labs, which create patent-pending world-class technology solutions for healthcare, cybersecurity, blockchain, and big data. He is a visionary working to develop cutting-edge NSA-approved technology solutions that solve big problems.

Phil is supported by a long list of accomplishments ranging from creating one of the world's top supply chain management systems, Manugistics, to having the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be hand-selected by Mr Harry Pearce, former Vice Chair of General Motors. That assignment led to creating a cloud solution that would migrate the entire Global General Motors organization to the cloud. This led to the creation of Covisint, which has since gone public. Phil also led Kmart & Wal-Mart in implementing many of his cutting-edge ideas. The founder of DominosPizza, Mr. Tom Monaghan, asked Phil to create a global technology platform that would be used to convince Bain Capital to purchase Dominos.

Post 9/11, Phil was asked by the Federal Government to go deep inside the infrastructure and develop complex analytical tools to ensure that large complex organizations would stay safe. Phil enjoys being an Adjunct Professor at Eastern Michigan University, lecturing on various courses, including complex and emerging technologies. Phil is working to create the most significant migration to the cloud, which will impact 3.8 trillion dollars in U.S. healthcare.

Phil’s presentations will:

▶ Inspire you to think “outside the box”.

▶ Make you think about how far technology has come and how it benefits organizations.

▶ Encourage you to think big about how emerging technology can increase profits.

▶ Explain a case study about migrating an entire global organization to a secure cloud.

▶ Provide the latest information about cyber-security and security threat prevention.

Anurag chandra

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Anurag Chandra

- MBA (International Business), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

- M.Tech (Quality Management), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani)

- Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Indian School of Business (ISB)

- Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (GCPP), Takshahila Institution

- Advanced Cyber Security and Cryptology, Military Headquarters of War, India- Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), EC Council

- Enthusiast in Cyber Laws, Project management, Cyber Security, and Data Privacy

Professional Summary

Anurag Chandra is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 25 years of experience in the IT field. His expertise lies in establishing and overseeing risk-based security programs within organizations. Let's delve into the specifics of his background:

Technical and Management Background

Anurag holds an MBA in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and an M.Tech in Quality Management from BITS Pilani.
His leadership skills extend to the field of Artificial Intelligence, where he has honed his abilities at the Indian School of Business (ISB).
As a CISO, he bridges the gap between legacy software applications and commercially off-the-shelf products, ensuring seamless integration and security.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

- Anurag's passion lies in cybersecurity. He has multiple certifications, including C|CISO from the EC-Council.
- His mission is to safeguard software solutions, ensuring their security, reliability, and performance.
- He conducts risk assessments and cybersecurity audits for software applications hosted on networks.

Digital Transformation and Innovation

Anurag actively contributes to digital transformation initiatives. His interest in innovation drives him to explore cutting-edge technologies.
He also shares his knowledge by teaching cyber awareness, cyber laws, computer security, and artificial intelligence.

Anurag Chandra's commitment to quality, safety, and data security makes him a valuable asset in any organization. His wealth of experience and technical acumen position him as a thought leader in the field of cybersecurity and IT management.

Balram Dyal

Keynote speaker

Balram Dyal is the Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of the International Cyber Security & Investigation Committee (ICSIC). He is one of the executive board members of this committee. He is the founder and CEO of DyaConex (www.dyaconex.com). Previously, he worked as a research engineer in IT and project management and was an ex-executive of the DIN/NVBF1-ISO TC 42 Committee—Germany. He is the Co-founder of the Material Testing Institute- at the University of Cologne, Germany. He is also the Creative Director of GFCH, the 5-2035 Global Foundation for Community Health.

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