Kanishk Gaur is a renowned Digital, Cyber Security, and Public Policy Expert.

Publications

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AI-Enabled Financial Scams On The Rise

NDTV reports on an Athenian Tech analysis “False Endorsements, Real Losses” of a deep fake video of the Union Finance Minister of India and the rapid rise of such AI-enabled financial scams in India.

Date - 04 June 2025
Cybersecurity Week 2025 panel on AI governance and privacy

Cybersecurity Week: AI, Privacy, Zero Trust

Moderating Cybersecurity Week, Kanishk Gaur led discussions on AI governance, zero trust, and privacy. Leaders stressed balancing speed with security in an era of rising synthetic threats.

Date - 01 May 2025

Sensitive Defence Data Leak Raises National Security Concerns

A cybersecurity analysis by Athenian Tech revealed that sensitive defence-related documents, including strategic files and weapon design data, were exposed following the compromise of a former Defence Ministry official’s device. The incident highlights the critical need for stronger endpoint security, data governance, and protection of national security assets.

Date - 28 March 2025
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The Strategic Role of AI in Cyber Defence

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, highlights the Strategic Role of AI in Cyber Defence in InfoRisk Today. He discusses how artificial intelligence is becoming essential in enhancing cybersecurity measures.

Date - 26 March 2025
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AI In Executive Protection: A Game Changer For Digital Identity

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, shares his insights on how AI-driven protection can safeguard executives from deepfakes, social engineering, and targeted phishing attacks.

Date - 02 February 2025

AI in Cancer Care

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, dwells on how AI is revolutionising cancer care by enabling earlier detection, personalised treatments, and improved patient outcomes, while presenting new challenges.

Date - 23 January 2025

Analyzing New Social Media Parental Consent Rules

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, voices his concerns over the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 which mandates parental consent for children’s access to social media platforms.

Date - 10 January 2025

Parental Consent for Children’s Social Media Accounts

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, shares his concerns about the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 which require mandatory parental consent for children accessing social media platforms.

Date - 06 January 2025

Countering Ransomware and APT’s – A Modern Approach to Cybersecurity

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, canvases for adopting an AI-powered approach to bolster cyber defences against cyber threats/attacks and ransomware attacks.

Date - 31 December 2024

Hoax Bomb Threats Loom Over Aviation Industry

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, highlights the techniques to tackle misinformation and bomb threats in the aviation industry, and evaluates the relevance of the IT Act.

Date - 16 November 2024

Uncovering New Cyberthreat Actor Operations

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, throws light on the techniques used by threat actors involved in cyber frauds across Cambodia Laos, and Myanmar.

Date - 08 November 2024

Modernisation in Cyberattack Techniques – ISMG Webinar

A live ISMG simulation revealed how modern attackers bypass layered defences with stealth and precision. CISOs were urged to adopt defence-in-depth strategies and track evolving attacker behaviour.

Date - 09 August 2024

ISMG Author Profile – Kanishk Gaur

Across articles, interviews, and commentary, Kanishk Gaur shaped conversations on digital risk and regulation. His portfolio continues to guide leaders in balancing growth and compliance.

Date - 09 August 2024

Moderator – Cyber War Gaming Simulation, New Delhi 2024

At New Delhi’s cyber war-gaming summit, Kanishk Gaur moderated a live attack drill. The exercise stressed tested playbooks and coordination as the backbone of incident resilience.

Date - 08 August 2024

Kanishk Gaur’s Insights on Gaza Relief Scams

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, Athenian Tech, warns of a surge in Gaza relief scams exploiting emotional appeal and urges vigilance against deceptive social media links in The Economic Times.

Date - 06 June 2024

Bolstering Threat Intelligence

Kanishk Gaur CEO, India Future Foundation highlights AI’s critical role in enhancing threat intelligence, enabling organizations to proactively defend against evolving cyber threats.

Date - 30 May 2024

AI Revolutionizing Regulatory Risk Management

Kanishk Gaur CEO, India Future Foundation explores how AI revolutionizes regulatory risk management, highlighting its predictive capabilities, task automation and ethical considerations.

Date - 29 May 2024

Exploring AI to Bolster Executive Cyber Defence

Kanishk Gaur, CEO, India Future Foundation emphasizes on using AI and ML to protect high-profile executives from evolving cyber threats, ensuring their digital security and identity protection in the Tech Observer.

Date - 12 February 2024
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