The ISACA Hyderabad Chapter marked its 25th year of advancing governance, cybersecurity, and privacy by hosting its 25th Annual Conference: “TRUST AICS – 2025: Where AI Integrates Governance, Cybersecurity, and Privacy.” With over 400 participants — the highest in its history — the event was a milestone in bringing together leaders, professionals, and innovators shaping India’s digital future.
Opening Ceremony & Vision
The conference was inaugurated by Ms. Shikha Goel, IPS, DG & Director of Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and Forensic Science Laboratory, alongside ISACA Hyderabad leaders and dignitaries.
Ms. Goel highlighted the urgency of building trust, safeguards, and accountability in AI systems, noting both the opportunities and threats posed by technologies such as deepfakes, scams, and fraud. She emphasized that “AI should become a shield for society, not a threat.”
Highlights of the Conference
Keynotes & Expert Sessions
- Mr. Arindam Mukherjee,, President–Sales, Cloud4C India, and
- Mr. Sandeep Shukla, Professor & Director Designate, Cyber Security Center, IIIT Hyderabad, delivered impactful keynotes.
- Ms. Mythreyee Ganapathy (Google) energized participants with her talk on “The Future of Digital: Agentic AI.”
- Mr. G.T. Venkateswara Rao (Posidex Technologies): Cryptographic computing for data protection
- Dr. P.R. Lakshmi Eswari (C-DAC Hyderabad): Secure software development for resilience
- Mr. Rohit Ponnapalli (Cloud4C):Practical cybersecurity strategies
- Mr. Sachin Kumar (QpiAI)in a fireside chat on quantum computing
Collaboration Across Professional Chapters
For the first time, leaders from CIO Klub, IAPP, ISC2, DPO Club, PMI Pearl City, IMA, IIA, and ACFE came together to discuss building stronger cybersecurity communities in Telangana.
A CISO roundtable led by CtrlS further explored the intersection of AI, privacy, and security for organizations.
Panel Discussions
- The Influence of AI in Investigation, Privacy, and Audit
- The Role and Impact of AI on Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
Leadership Reflections
Mr. GCS Sarma, President, ISACA Hyderabad Chapter, celebrated the chapter’s 25-year journey, reaffirming its mission to build trust, collaboration, and professional capacity in the digital era.
Volunteers and community leaders were recognized for their contributions, showcasing the spirit of collaboration that has powered the chapter’s growth.
Sponsors & Partnerships
- Title Sponsors: CtrlS, Cloud4C, Fortinet
- Gold Sponsors: Mayon Infotech
- Sliver Sponsors:Posidex, InfoCratus, Assurtiv, Bakertilly ASA India, Nopal Cyber, ISOQAR, C-DAC
- Knowledge Partners:ACFE, CIO Klub
Conclusion
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