As the Director of Craw Security, I have discovered that robust defenses are based on robust communities. The cybersecurity landscape is changing more quickly than before. For this reason, I am quite happy to announce that Craw Security will be formally sponsoring BSides Ahmedabad 2026, which will take place on September 26–27, 2026.
In the InfoSec environment, BSides has always had a particular place. It is a grassroots movement that brings together actual hackers, security researchers, students, and CISOs to exchange unfiltered knowledge; it is not just another corporate gathering. It was simple for me to choose to support a platform that encourages candid technical discussion.
Why Craw Security is Supporting BSides Ahmedabad?
My goal when I started Craw Security was to close the gap between theoretical understanding and practical threat defense. As a top provider of enterprise security services and cybersecurity training, we now feel obligated to give back to the community.
By supporting BSides Ahmedabad 2026, we can foster independent security research, assist up-and-coming talent, and have important discussions about both offensive and defensive security tactics.
What Will We Be Doing at the Event?
Throughout both days, my team and I will be actively involved on the ground rather than merely being spectators:
- Connecting & Mentoring: Along with our top security consultants and lecturers, I will personally be there to engage with guests, talk about career pathways, and offer thoughts on current developments in the sector.
- Showcasing Enterprise & Training Capabilities: In-depth discussions of our enterprise VAPT services and practical certification programs tailored to the contemporary threat scenario will be provided.
- Engaging in Technical Exchanges: We look forward to listening to the amazing roster of speakers scheduled for the event, discussing ideas with scholars, and investigating possible collaborations.
Keynote Speakers & Global Industry Leaders
- Rinki Sethi: CISO & CSO at Upwind Security, Founding Partner at Lockstep Investor (Former CISO at Twitter, Rubrik, and IBM).
- Nicolas Krassas: Head of Threat & Vulnerability Management at Henkel (BSides Advisory Board Member).
- Samir Aksekar: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Senior Vice President.
- Kishan Kendre: Global Head of Information Security, Blue Star Ltd.
Chief Guests, Advisory Board & CXO Panelists
- Government & Law Enforcement Representatives: Invited as Senior Govt Officials and Cyber Security Advisory Heads as Chief Guests & Panelists at the conference.
- Setu Parimi: Co-Founder & CTO at RiskProfiler.io.
- Prabh Nair: Veteran Security Leader and Advisory Board Member.
- Industry Founders & Enterprise CISOs: Leadership executives from top tech companies, banks, and startups who are heading panel discussions.
Technical Speakers & Trainers (2026 Lineup)
- Vaibhav Lakhani: Cloud & Azure Security Expert (Session: “Hacking Azure: From Zero to Cloud Admin”).
- Shashwath Aiyappa, Akif Asif, Meenakshi Ganesh, Nagarjun: AI Security Researchers (Session: “Build, Break & Defend AI Systems”).
- Hussein Daher: Top Bug Bounty Researcher & Web Security Speaker.
- Yassine Aboukir: Globally recognized Vulnerability Researcher & Bounty Hunter.
- Craw Security Technical Team: Mohit Yadav (Director) and his senior security team, representing the training and enterprise domains.
A Special Gesture for Participants: Exclusive Goodies
We wanted to make sure that people remembered us. For the attendees of BSides Ahmedabad 2026, the Craw Security team has put together a selection of unique, premium event gear and treats.
I personally encourage you to stop by the Craw Security booth if you plan to attend. Come say hello, pick up your special treats, and let’s discuss how we can work together to create a safer online environment.
Venue
Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad
26-27 September, 2026
See you all in Ahmedabad on September 26–27!
— Mohit Yadav
Director, Craw Security