BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Adarsh Nair

Director and Global Head of Information Security Compliance at UST




Panel discussion: Building, Nurturing, and Retaining Cyber Security talent in the Gen AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities

As generative AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, the demand for skilled professionals has never been higher. This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities in building, nurturing, and retaining cybersecurity talent in an era where AI technologies are becoming integral to defense strategies. Experts will discuss the evolving skill sets required to tackle AI-driven threats, the importance of upskilling the workforce, and strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. The conversation will also cover how organizations can foster inclusive environments, promote career growth, and create pathways for long-term engagement in the cybersecurity field.

Adarsh Nair

Adarsh Nair is the Director & Global Head of Information Security Compliance at UST, where he leads the organization's efforts to maintain and enhance information security and business continuity across global operations. In this role, Adarsh ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, driving a culture of security and resilience throughout the organization. In addition to being an information security strategist, he is an author and keynote speaker. Adarsh is recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He has received several accolades, including the CyberSecGlobal (CSG) Award for Emerging CISO and an Excellence Medal from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala for his contributions to Kerala Police Cyberdome.
Adarsh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering and a Master’s degree in Information Security. He is currently advancing his expertise by pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Information Security. With over a decade of experience, he has developed expertise in Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance, Business Continuity, Data Privacy, and Ethical Hacking. He continues to learn and grow through various certifications, including CCISO, CISSP, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, OSCP, ECSA, CHFI, CEH, ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301:2019 Lead Auditor, ISO 27701:2019 Lead Implementer, ISO 31000:2018 Lead Implementer, PGCCL and so on.

In his spare time, Adarsh volunteers as Commander at the Kerala Police Cyberdome, an honorary position. He is also a Co-Leader of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Kerala chapter and serves on advisory boards for the EC-Council and IAPP. Additionally, he is part of the Industry Institute Interaction Cell at Kerala Digital University and also the syllabus-revision committee member at Kerala Technological University (KTU). Adarsh has spoken on Information Security topics at various conferences, sharing his knowledge on Ethical Hacking, Social Engineering, Financial Frauds, Ransomware, Dark Web, and Data Privacy. He has authored three books: “Mastering Information Security Compliance Management,” “The Infodemic,” and “Dark Web Demystified,”. Adarsh has published articles in various national and local newspapers, magazines and in journals such as IEEE and ACM.