Lt Col Pavithran Rajan (R) is a Military Veteran, Tech Entrepreneur, and Academic. He has served as an Advisor at the Ministry of Home Affairs and holds the position of Adjunct Faculty at the Cyber Security Research Centre at Punjab Engineering College. Additionally, he serves as an Advisor for the Cyber Peace Foundation. He is also the author of the book "Engaging China: Indian Interests In The Information Age".
In the latest episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he provides insights into CBS' interview with "Five Eyes" intelligence leaders, where they issued warnings about China's global espionage campaign. Furthermore, he sheds light on India's preparedness, or lack thereof, to combat cyber attacks and information warfare. He also discusses the exploitation of data for electoral gains and underscores the importance of education in countering fake news and misinformation.
ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash