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'''Rakshit Tandon''' ( | '''Rakshit Tandon''' (also referred to as '''Dr. Rakshit Tandon''') is an Indian cybersecurity specialist, cyber forensics expert and trainer. He has been associated with the [[Bureau of Police Research and Development]] (BPRD) under the Ministry of Home Affairs as a key resource person and visiting faculty for cybercrime investigation training, and has served as Consultant – CID with the Haryana Police Department.<ref name="TOI2024">{{cite news |title=Meet Dr Rakshit Tandon - a distinguished national cyber security expert, ETCISO |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/meet-dr-rakshit-tandon-a-distinguished-national-cyber-security-expert/articleshow/115280882.cms |work=The Times of India |date=14 November 2024 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="The420">{{cite web |title=Dr. Rakshit Tandon Joins FCRF as Director of Training to Strengthen Cyber Awareness and Capacity Building |url=https://the420.in/dr-rakshit-tandon-joins-fcrf-as-director-of-training-to-strengthen-cyber-awareness-and-capacity-building/ |website=The420.in |date=19 September 2024 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | ||
Tandon is known for large-scale public awareness programmes on cyber hygiene and online safety (commonly referred to as "Safe Surfing"), contributions to UNICEF research on child online protection in India, and capacity-building programmes for police personnel across multiple states.<ref name="TOI2024" /><ref name="SIFS">{{cite web |title=Dr. Rakshit Tandon |url=https://www.sifs.in/team-details/cyber-expert-rakshit-tandon |website=SIFS India |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Early life and education == | |||
Tandon was born on 10 February in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He studied at St. Peter's College, Agra, and completed a Master's degree in Computer Science. He holds professional certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council), Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified Computer Forensics Expert (Brainbench).<ref name="Official">{{cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.rakshittandon.com/ahout-us.html |website=rakshittandon.com |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="Della">{{cite web |title=Rakshit Tandon |url=https://www.dellaleaders.com/member/rakshit-tandon/ |website=Della Leaders Club |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
In November 2021, Quantum University conferred upon him an Honoris Causa Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Security in recognition of his work in cybersecurity awareness, training of law enforcement agencies and prevention of cyber crimes.<ref name="LinkedIn">{{cite web |title=Dr. Rakshit Tandon – Honors & Awards |url=https://in.linkedin.com/in/rakshittandon |website=LinkedIn |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="SIFS" /> | |||
== Career == | |||
Tandon has worked in the cybersecurity domain for approximately two decades. His early involvement included assistance to local law enforcement in digital crime matters and participation in the organisation of the National Conference on Cyber Crime and Cyber Laws held by Uttar Pradesh Police in Agra in 2008. This led to collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on the "Safe Surfing" awareness initiative supported by NIXI.<ref name="EatMyNews">{{cite web |title=Rakshit Tandon - Cyber Security Is A Process Which Keeps Evolving With New Technologies |url=https://www.eatmy.news/2021/01/rakshit-tandon-cyber-security-is.html |website=Eat My News |date=20 January 2021 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="Official" /> | |||
Key professional associations include: | |||
* Consultant – CID, Haryana Police Department, focusing on training and cybercrime investigation support.<ref name="TOI2024" /> | |||
* Key resource person and visiting faculty, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for cybercrime investigation training of law enforcement officers.<ref name="TOI2024" /><ref name="Della" /> | |||
* Director of Training, Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) (from 2024).<ref name="The420" /> | |||
* Cyber Security Consultant, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).<ref name="Harper">{{cite web |title=Dr Rakshit Tandon |url=https://collins.in/jury-members/dr-rakshit-tandon/ |website=HarperCollins India |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
* Training Consultant to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on cyber-enabled trafficking, delivering programmes for officers from several South Asian countries.<ref name="SIFS" /><ref name="Engage">{{cite web |title=Dr Rakshit Tandon |url=https://engage4more.com/motivational-speakers/ai-cyber-tech/dr-rakshit-tandon |website=Engage4more |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
* Founder and Director of Hackdev Technology Pvt. Ltd. and related initiatives including HackerShala.<ref name="Della" /> | |||
He has conducted specialised training for police personnel in multiple states, including a 2025 programme for the Goa Police Cyber Cell attended by more than 90 officers covering cybercrime detection, digital footprints, and citizen safety awareness.<ref name="Herald">{{cite news |title=Goa Police Cyber Cell Attends Specialized Cyber Crime Training with Dr. Rakshit Tandon |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/goa/goa-police-cyber-cell-attends-specialized-cyber-crime-training-with-dr-rakshit-tandon/36791/ |work=Herald Goa |date=27 February 2025 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> Similar programmes have been reported for units in Uttar Pradesh (including GRP and district police), Haryana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Arunachal Pradesh.<ref name="Bhaskar">{{cite news |title=Cyber Expert Rakshit Tandon Trains GRP on Phishing and UPI Fraud Prevention |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/news/rakshit-tandon-grp-cyber-security-training-phishing-upi-fraud-tips-139017913.html |work=Dainik Bhaskar |date=13 September 2026 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="APAC">{{cite web |title=Arunachal Pradesh Hosts State Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks for State Data |url=https://apacnewsnetwork.com/2026/07/arunachal-pradesh-hosts-state-consultative-workshop-on-strengthening-cybersecurity-frameworks-for-state-data/ |website=APAC News Network |date=1 July 2026 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Cyber awareness and child online protection == | |||
Tandon has been involved in extensive cyber hygiene and online safety programmes targeting students, teachers and parents. Sources attribute to him outreach to several million young people across more than 25 states and multiple union territories, with figures ranging from approximately 3–7 million depending on the reporting period.<ref name="TOI2024" /><ref name="SIFS" /><ref name="Harper" /> | |||
He contributed to UNICEF’s research on Child Online Protection in India.<ref name="TOI2024" /><ref name="SIFS" /> He has also been associated with the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI), a multi-year programme that has received recognition including a SKOCH Governance Gold Award.<ref name="TEDx2024">{{cite web |title=Catalysts for Change {{!}} Rakshit Tandon {{!}} TEDxMount Olympus School |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TrO0D6tIMM |website=YouTube (TEDx Talks) |date=20 November 2024 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Public speaking == | |||
Tandon has spoken at Talks at Google on the topic of "Safe Surfing"<ref name="GoogleTalks">{{cite web |title=Safe Surfing {{!}} Rakshit Tandon {{!}} Talks at Google |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSWVpieo8gg |website=YouTube (Talks at Google) |date=14 February 2018 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> and at multiple independent TEDx events, including TEDxMount Olympus School, TEDxJIIT, TEDxYouth@DPSGurgaon and TEDxYouth@GDGoenkaWorldSchool.<ref name="TEDx2024" /><ref name="TEDxJIIT">{{cite web |title=Cyber Crime: Why the youth should worry? {{!}} Rakshit Tandon {{!}} TEDxJIIT |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4I3bAQYeQE |website=YouTube (TEDx Talks) |date=24 October 2017 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref><ref name="TEDxDPS">{{cite web |title=Footprints in the world of virtual reality {{!}} Rakshit Tandon {{!}} TEDxYouth@DPSGurgaon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey74cabU5h0 |website=YouTube (TEDx Talks) |date=20 November 2018 |access-date=11 October 2026}}</ref> | |||
He has also addressed judicial academies, police training institutions, defence establishments and industry forums on topics including emerging cyber threats, digital evidence and online safety.<ref name="TOI2024" /><ref name="Herald" /> | |||
== Awards and recognition == | |||
Reported awards and honours include: | |||
* Cyber Guru of the Year Award by the Government of Maharashtra (2015), in association with the Cyber Cell of Mumbai Police, IIT Bombay and the Asian School of Cyber Laws.<ref name="LinkedIn" /><ref name="Della" /> | |||
* Honorary Doctorate in Cyber Security, Quantum University (2021).<ref name="LinkedIn" /><ref name="SIFS" /> | |||
* Karamveer Chakra and Gold Karamveer Chakra (Rex Conclave, 2015–2016).<ref name="Della" /><ref name="SIFS" /> | |||
* Global Cybercrime Helpline Award (2018).<ref name="Della" /> | |||
* SKOCH Governance Gold Award (associated with the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship).<ref name="Della" /> | |||
* Cyber Soldier Award, Cyber Mentor Excellence Award and Golden Achievers Award (2021), among others.<ref name="SIFS" /><ref name="LinkedIn" /> | |||
He holds honorary membership of the Indian Police Foundation and has served in mentoring and coordinating roles for cyber security internship programmes.<ref name="TOI2024" /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{ | == External links == | ||
* {{Official website|https://www.rakshittandon.com/}} | |||
* [https://in.linkedin.com/in/rakshittandon LinkedIn profile] | |||
* [https://x.com/tandonrakshit X (Twitter) profile] | |||
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Rakshit Tandon | |
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| Born | Agra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | St. Peter's College, Agra; Master's in Computer Science |
| Occupation | Cybersecurity expert, cyber forensics specialist, trainer and consultant |
| Awards | Cyber Guru of the Year (Government of Maharashtra, 2015), Honorary Doctorate in Cyber Security (Quantum University, 2021), Karamveer Chakra, Global Cybercrime Helpline Award (2018) |
| Website | https://rakshittandon.com/ |
Rakshit Tandon (also referred to as Dr. Rakshit Tandon) is an Indian cybersecurity specialist, cyber forensics expert and trainer. He has been associated with the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) under the Ministry of Home Affairs as a key resource person and visiting faculty for cybercrime investigation training, and has served as Consultant – CID with the Haryana Police Department.[1][2]
Tandon is known for large-scale public awareness programmes on cyber hygiene and online safety (commonly referred to as "Safe Surfing"), contributions to UNICEF research on child online protection in India, and capacity-building programmes for police personnel across multiple states.[1][3]
Early life and education
Tandon was born on 10 February in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He studied at St. Peter's College, Agra, and completed a Master's degree in Computer Science. He holds professional certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council), Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified Computer Forensics Expert (Brainbench).[4][5]
In November 2021, Quantum University conferred upon him an Honoris Causa Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Security in recognition of his work in cybersecurity awareness, training of law enforcement agencies and prevention of cyber crimes.[6][3]
Career
Tandon has worked in the cybersecurity domain for approximately two decades. His early involvement included assistance to local law enforcement in digital crime matters and participation in the organisation of the National Conference on Cyber Crime and Cyber Laws held by Uttar Pradesh Police in Agra in 2008. This led to collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on the "Safe Surfing" awareness initiative supported by NIXI.[7][4]
Key professional associations include:
- Consultant – CID, Haryana Police Department, focusing on training and cybercrime investigation support.[1]
- Key resource person and visiting faculty, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for cybercrime investigation training of law enforcement officers.[1][5]
- Director of Training, Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) (from 2024).[2]
- Cyber Security Consultant, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).[8]
- Training Consultant to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on cyber-enabled trafficking, delivering programmes for officers from several South Asian countries.[3][9]
- Founder and Director of Hackdev Technology Pvt. Ltd. and related initiatives including HackerShala.[5]
He has conducted specialised training for police personnel in multiple states, including a 2025 programme for the Goa Police Cyber Cell attended by more than 90 officers covering cybercrime detection, digital footprints, and citizen safety awareness.[10] Similar programmes have been reported for units in Uttar Pradesh (including GRP and district police), Haryana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Arunachal Pradesh.[11][12]
Cyber awareness and child online protection
Tandon has been involved in extensive cyber hygiene and online safety programmes targeting students, teachers and parents. Sources attribute to him outreach to several million young people across more than 25 states and multiple union territories, with figures ranging from approximately 3–7 million depending on the reporting period.[1][3][8]
He contributed to UNICEF’s research on Child Online Protection in India.[1][3] He has also been associated with the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI), a multi-year programme that has received recognition including a SKOCH Governance Gold Award.[13]
Public speaking
Tandon has spoken at Talks at Google on the topic of "Safe Surfing"[14] and at multiple independent TEDx events, including TEDxMount Olympus School, TEDxJIIT, TEDxYouth@DPSGurgaon and TEDxYouth@GDGoenkaWorldSchool.[13][15][16]
He has also addressed judicial academies, police training institutions, defence establishments and industry forums on topics including emerging cyber threats, digital evidence and online safety.[1][10]
Awards and recognition
Reported awards and honours include:
- Cyber Guru of the Year Award by the Government of Maharashtra (2015), in association with the Cyber Cell of Mumbai Police, IIT Bombay and the Asian School of Cyber Laws.[6][5]
- Honorary Doctorate in Cyber Security, Quantum University (2021).[6][3]
- Karamveer Chakra and Gold Karamveer Chakra (Rex Conclave, 2015–2016).[5][3]
- Global Cybercrime Helpline Award (2018).[5]
- SKOCH Governance Gold Award (associated with the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship).[5]
- Cyber Soldier Award, Cyber Mentor Excellence Award and Golden Achievers Award (2021), among others.[3][6]
He holds honorary membership of the Indian Police Foundation and has served in mentoring and coordinating roles for cyber security internship programmes.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Meet Dr Rakshit Tandon - a distinguished national cyber security expert, ETCISO". The Times of India. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dr. Rakshit Tandon Joins FCRF as Director of Training to Strengthen Cyber Awareness and Capacity Building". The420.in. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 "Dr. Rakshit Tandon". SIFS India. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About Us". rakshittandon.com. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 "Rakshit Tandon". Della Leaders Club. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Dr. Rakshit Tandon – Honors & Awards". LinkedIn. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Rakshit Tandon - Cyber Security Is A Process Which Keeps Evolving With New Technologies". Eat My News. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Dr Rakshit Tandon". HarperCollins India. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Dr Rakshit Tandon". Engage4more. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Goa Police Cyber Cell Attends Specialized Cyber Crime Training with Dr. Rakshit Tandon". Herald Goa. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Cyber Expert Rakshit Tandon Trains GRP on Phishing and UPI Fraud Prevention". Dainik Bhaskar. 13 September 2026. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Arunachal Pradesh Hosts State Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Cybersecurity Frameworks for State Data". APAC News Network. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Catalysts for Change | Rakshit Tandon | TEDxMount Olympus School". YouTube (TEDx Talks). 20 November 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Safe Surfing | Rakshit Tandon | Talks at Google". YouTube (Talks at Google). 14 February 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Cyber Crime: Why the youth should worry? | Rakshit Tandon | TEDxJIIT". YouTube (TEDx Talks). 24 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ "Footprints in the world of virtual reality | Rakshit Tandon | TEDxYouth@DPSGurgaon". YouTube (TEDx Talks). 20 November 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2026.