On World Quantum Day, we bring a special focused series, Cue on Q, that brings to the fore India’s quantum readiness strategies and postures.

The first in the series features an important discussion on 'Understanding India's Quantum Strategy' with the Chairman of Mission Governing Board, National Quantum Mission of India, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, who, along with Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO, DSCI, and Mr. Teja Chintalapati, Principal Manager – Cyber Innovation, DSCI, exchanges critical insights on quantum currency and potential arenas for deliberation and development as the country braces for the quantum reality.

From geopolitical reflections to decoding the underlying strengths of India’s ecosystem, the discourse brings novel subjects to attention, as the goal of self-sufficiency takes root in the mission to build quantum resilience.

Please note: The views expressed in this episode are strictly personal and do not reflect those of the Data Security Council of India.

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In this episode, Mr. Vivek Roy, Head Sales Specialist - IT/OT Integration, Siemens, joins Mr. Bhupesh Janoti, Head - Industrial Security & Strategic Transformation, DSCI to discuss and deliberate on the evolution of the OT security ecosystem.

The discussion moves beyond the challenges to identify the causal shifts in the ecosystem, along with the growing competition that is making digital adoption a mandate. The conversation also explores the possibility of IT and OT integration for holistic enterprise development, along with policy considerations at the enterprise level.

Concluding the episode, the dialogue explores the growing influx of emerging technologies and their foreseeable impact on OT security. The discussion further examines the need for building national infrastructure to support the evolving OT ecosystem, highlighting the development of dedicated OT security labs as a key enabler of stronger cyber security practices and ecosystem-wide resilience.

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In this episode, Mr. Jagadeesh Kunda, Co-Founder & COO of Oleria, joins Mr. Vinayak Godse, CEO of DSCI, for an insightful conversation on the security considerations of the evolving identity frontier as AI reshapes security priorities. The episode uncovers critical identity imperatives and explores the concept of identity security in today's context.

The discussion delves into a range of considerations, from the principle of "need to know" to lockdown strategies, while examining the changing IP infrastructure. It further explores how organizations can build identity systems without compromising security.

The episode concludes with insightful reflections on changing value dynamics and the realignment of opportunities within the identity ecosystem, along with talent bottlenecks that must be addressed in tandem with the industry's evolving landscape.

Please note: The views expressed in this episode are strictly personal and do not reflect those of the Data Security Council of India.

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