Penumarthi Harikrishna
“National Cyber Defence Advocate | Policy Contributor | Cyber Crime Investigator | Founder – cybercrimes.tv”
- Role
- Regional Director at National Cyber Security Research Council
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Penumarthi Harikrishna
India is not just facing cybercrime.India is facing organised digital warfare.From financial fraud networks to subsidy exploitation, from digital arrest scams to strategic infrastructure vulnerabilities — the threat landscape is evolving faster than our awareness.As a National Cyber Defence Advocate and Policy Contributor, my work focuses on:• Exposing structured financial fraud ecosystems.• Strengthening cyber safety standards.• Analysing risks to defence and critical infrastructure.• Educating institutions and leaders about digital threats.• Bridging the gap between policy, enforcement and implementation.Founder of cybercrimes.tv — an initiative focused on awareness, prevention and national-level cyber defence dialogue.Cybersecurity is not an IT issue.It is a national security issue.India must prepare accordingly.
Experience
Regional Director
National Cyber Security Research Council
Nov 2024 — Present · Delhi, IN
As Regional Director, I lead strategic initiatives to strengthen India’s cybersecurity ecosystem and support collaboration between government agencies, law enforcement, private sector, and educational institutions. Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Spearheading cybersecurity awareness, digital safety, and national cyber resilience programs across multiple states.Coordinating with government bodies, industry leaders, and academic institutions to design and deliver impactful cybersecurity strategies and capacity-building initiatives.Supporting investigations, research, and policy recommendations to combat emerging cyber threats.Mentoring organizations and startups in implementing secure digital transformation practices.Mission: To contribute towards building a safer digital India by enabling collaboration, innovation, and public awareness in the field of cybersecurity.
Education
Asian School of Cyber Laws
Cyber Crimes Investigator, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
G.D.Naidu Charities
Automobile Service and Maintenance Technology, Automobile
2000 — 2000
Hindustan College of Engineering
Automobile Engineering
1997 — 2000
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