Jessen Kurien is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience protecting organisations from complex and evolving digital threats. Having worked with global technology leaders such as Microsoft and Cisco, he has led initiatives across threat detection, SOC operations, incident response, cloud security, risk management, and advanced threat hunting. As a former Microsoft cybersecurity professional and currently a cybersecurity consultant at Cisco, Jessen combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of the human side of security. His work has included developing AI-driven detection and threat-hunting capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Copilot AI, as well as contributing to the defence against ransomware, nation-state attacks, and supply-chain threats. He holds certifications including CEH, CCNA CyberOps, CWNA, and ISO 27001.

Anand Shinde is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in information security, cyber risk management, network security, incident response, governance, and cybersecurity education. Throughout his career, he has helped students, IT professionals, and organizations strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge through practical learning, industry best practices, and real-world implementation.