Pavithran Rajan

Lt Col Pavithran Rajan is a former intelligence operative, academician and tech entrepreneur who is also an adjunct faculty at the Cyber Security Research Centre, Punjab Engineering College and is an advisor to Cyber Peace Foundation. He also serves on the board of two private companies currently and has authored a book Engaging China-Indian Interest in the information age. He was commissioned into the Sikh Light infantry but he transitioned into the Intelligence Corps after 10 years of service. He is credited with being one of the first officers to use cybercraft and internet to apprehend a Pakistani operative in India. Pavithran is considered a thought leader in Cyber Intelligence and Information Warfare in India and has also served as an advisor to Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI. In an illuminating conversation with Smita Prakash, he talks about counter-intelligence, foreign relations, information warfare and national security. Pavithran also spills the beans on the vulnerabilities India as a nation faces from its neighboring countries due to digitization and cyberspace. He also talks about 26/11 and how personal data on digital devices will change wars in the future.

In a riveting discussion, guests include Colonel Hunny Bakshi, a military intelligence officer, and Pavithran Rajan, a tech-savvy ex-intelligence officer. They dive into Operation Sindoor, unraveling its strategic significance amidst India-Pakistan tensions. Listeners hear about the intricate timeline of attacks and the geopolitical shifts involving China and the U.S. Insights into covert operations, the importance of human intelligence, and the psychological toll on operatives add depth to understanding modern warfare. A must-listen for national security enthusiasts!