In this special episode, we sit down with Rakesh Maheshwari, former Senior Director and GC (Cyber Laws & Data Governance) at MeitY, for a rare peek behind the curtain of digital policy-making in India.

Hosted by Shivangi Malhotra, Senior Associate – Policy & Privacy at DSCI, this episode dives into three core conversations:

🔹 What it’s like working within the government, shaping and navigating digital policies from the inside

🔹 The story of how India’s data protection regulatory framework has evolved over the years

🔹 The uniquely Indian lens on privacy—how our social fabric, cultural contexts, and digital behaviors shape expectations around data and rights.

Whether you’re a policy nerd, privacy professional, or just curious about how India’s digital future is being designed, this one’s a must-listen.

'The Internet Made For Us, By Us: Multistakeholder Model for Internet Governance'

In this episode, Samiran Gupta, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement & Managing Director - APAC at ICANN, joins Deepika Nandgudi Srinivasa to explore the complexities of internet governance and the evolving role of the multi-stakeholder model.

They discuss ICANN’s bottom-up approach, the impact of UN-led multilateral initiatives, and the debate on whether certain internet governance issues require formal regulations. The conversation also covers cybersecurity challenges and ongoing discussions on AI and Digital Governance.

Tune in to gain expert insights on how a collaborative governance model ensures an open, secure, and inclusive internet.

We are excited to have with us Paparaju Buddhavarapu, former CISO of ONGC and ONGC Videsh Ltd, to this episode of Security Chips.

A pioneer in Operational Technology (OT) security, Paparaju brings nearly four decades of experience to this hour-long discussion.

With Bhupesh Janoti, Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity, DSCI he engages in a free flowing conversation, covering:

- The major challenges facing OT security across critical sectors.

- The cascading impact of cyber incidents.

- The importance of resilience and a secure-by-design mindset in OT security.

- Why a multidisciplinary approach is crucial to bridging the gap between OT and IT security.

- Strategies for fostering a cybersecurity culture within organizations.

- The need for continuous skill development and training for cybersecurity teams.

- How integrating IT and OT strengthens overall cybersecurity defenses.

- The role of emerging technologies, such as AI, in bolstering OT security resilience.

We hope you’d get to learn a lot by listening to one of the leading voices in the OT security landscape in India.

Enjoy the episode!