BSides Kerala 2026

Speaker

Speaker Bio

Senior President at Bajaj General Insurance.

Dipu KV is a seasoned insurance and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, AI adoption, and customer-centric transformation in the insurance industry. Currently serving at Allianz Bajaj General Insurance, he has been instrumental in leading AI-driven modernization initiatives and accelerating digital excellence across the organization.

A globally recognized leader in innovation and emerging technologies, Dipu has received over 190 awards for excellence in AI-led transformation, digital innovation, customer experience enhancement, and digital distribution. His contributions have positioned him as a key voice in shaping the future of technology-led insurance transformation.

Dipu is an active member of the CII FinTech Committee and AI/ML Working Group, where he contributes to industry discussions on artificial intelligence, financial technology, and next-generation digital ecosystems. A respected speaker and thought leader, he has delivered 550+ talks and authored more than 250 publications on innovation, leadership, technology, and digital transformation.

With a professional journey spanning 20 years at GE and 9 years at Allianz Bajaj General Insurance, Dipu continues to inspire organizations through strategic vision, innovation leadership, and a strong commitment to building future-ready digital enterprises.

Talk at BSides Kerala 2026

Panel Discussion

Hackers, Defenders, and Machines - The Three-Way Contest in the Age of Advanced Artificial Intelligence

CXO Track Intermediate 45 Minutes

Artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped the dynamics of cybersecurity, turning what was once a two-sided contest between attackers and defenders into a three-way arms race. Adversaries are now operationalising AI for reconnaissance, social engineering, malware generation, and autonomous exploitation at a speed and scale that traditional security teams were never built to handle. Defenders, in turn, are racing to embed AI into detection, response, and threat hunting, while contending with a new class of risk introduced by the very models they deploy. And the machines themselves agentic systems, AI copilots, and autonomous workflows have become a third actor in their own right, capable of being both attacker and target. This panel brings together practitioners and researchers to unpack what is actually happening on the ground in 2026. Where is offensive AI delivering real capability versus marketing theatre? How are mature defenders adapting their operations, talent models, and tooling? What does it mean to defend systems where the workforce is increasingly non-human? Expect frank perspectives on the techniques, failures, and shifts that will define the next phase of the security profession.

Date

9 May 2026

Time

11:00 - 11:45 AM IST

Venue

CXO Track

Format

Panel Discussion

Dipu K V

Panel Discussion

Hackers, Defenders, and Machines - The Three-Way Contest in the Age of Advanced Artificial Intelligence