BSides Kerala 2025 Speakers

Sunil Varkey

CISO, CTO, Former Wipro Fellow, Writer, Speaker, Mentor and Cyber Evangelist
Former CISO Wipro and Idea, Former CTO Symantec and Forescout




Panel discussion: AI, the Future of Cyber Security and the Evolution of Cyber Warfare

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of cyber security and transforming the landscape of cyber warfare. This panel will delve into AI-driven advancements in threat detection, response, and defense strategies, while examining the ethical challenges and evolving tactics of cyber adversaries in an increasingly AI-powered world.
Join industry leaders as they discuss the opportunities, risks, and implications of AI, future of cyber security and the evolution of cyber warfare.

Sunil Varkey

Sunil Varkey has over 29 years of cybersecurity leadership experience with large global corporations in banking, telecoms, ITES, software, and manufacturing domains in the Middle East, US and India.

Sunil was earlier Global CISO and Fellow at Wipro, CISO of Idea Cellular, MD at HSBC, and he is also CTO for Symantec and Forescout. Currently is engaged as a Cyber consultant and advisor in the Middle East.

Academically, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with an MBA, along with over 10 security certifications. He also holds security patents in US & EU.
He has published and presented various articles and sessions globally related to information security.