Bithal Bhardwaj,Group CISO, GMR Group

Group CISO, GMR Group

Bhardwaj is the group CISO for GMR Group where he is responsible for cyber security vision, strategy and program across the group companies. Prior to joining GMR, he served as the CISO for GE Global regions, driving regional cyber security strategy across 100+ countries.

Building a Holistic Defensive Architecture to Secure OT, IT, ICS and IoT Environments: A Pragmatic Approach

Presented by Bithal Bhardwaj,Group CISO, GMR Group , Subhash Chand, CISO, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute , Some Nath Kundu, Senior Cybersecurity Officer (Greater India Zone) Governance, Schneider Electric , Aditya Vardhan, Chief Information Security Officer, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. • August 9, 2024

Aside from internet-connected devices and applications, threat actors also target industrial control systems and associated OT infrastructure that are essential components of critical infrastructure sectors. Securing the entire IT, OT and IoT infrastructure requires a high degree of obsolescence management, routine...

Fireside Chat: Protecting Your Critical Infrastructure: Understanding Dual Sides of Cybersecurity

Presented by Bithal Bhardwaj,Group CISO, GMR Group , Rajashekar P, Director, ISAC • January 27, 2021

Cybersecurity is a two-sided proposition, requiring both defenses of internal networks and operating effectively in the cyber domain. The first side is to secure the networks that are undoubtedly necessary, organizing budgets, deploying people, processes, and technologies to secure the infrastructure. However, the...

Panel Discussion: Securing Critical Infrastructure in the Private, Public and Government Sectors

Presented by Dr. Yask, CISO, Indian Oil Corporation , Bithal Bhardwaj,Group CISO, GMR Group , B.S.Dalal, General Manager-IT and Information Security, Airports Authority of India , Dr. Neena Pahuja, Former Director-General, ERNET, MeitY • January 24, 2020

Robust and reliable infrastructure is key to the nation's high standard of living, security and a strong economy. The security and resilience of critical infrastructure, including water and power, financial transactions and telecommunications, are essential. The government of India is planning to revive its task force...

Two-Way Street: A Dialogue Between a CISO and a Managing Director

Presented by Bithal Bhardwaj,Group CISO, GMR Group , Ajay Kanwal , Sanjay Sahay • May 28, 2019

Security Leaders Creating Value for Business: Meeting the Expectations. Where is the Disconnect?