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Fadia
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ANKIT FADIA, 24 years old, is an independent
computer security and digital intelligence consultant with definitive experience
in the field of Internet security based out of the Silicon Valley in California,
USA. He has authored 14 internationally best-selling books on numerous topics
related to Computer Security that have been widely appreciated by both
professionals and industry leaders the world over. His books have sold a record
10 million copies across the globe, have been translated into Japanese, Korean,
Portuguese and Polish and are also being used as reference textbooks in some of
the most prestigious academic institutions around the world
Fadia is also a widely recognized computer
security guru and Cyber terrorism expert. He has also led several investigations
pertaining to national security and cyber terrorism. In November 2001, Fadia was
consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message
sent by one of Osama Bin Laden's men. Since then Fadia has been involved in
numerous classified projects pertaining to cyber terrorism and crime. In August
2008, Fadia was consulted by the Navi Mumbai Police Department to trace the
terror email sent just a few minutes before the Gujarat serial blasts. Fadia was
also consulted by the Mumbai Police for decoding VOIP messages in relation to
the Mumbai terror attacks.
Widely traveled, Fadia has provided customized cyber security training and
consulting solutions to clients all across Asia, Australia and North America
including Google, Citibank, Shell, Volvo, Thai Airways, UOB Bank, PT Cisco
Systems, Bank of Thailand, Bangkok Public Bank, Amari Hotels, BlueScope Steel,
Jumeirah International, Wipro, Singapore Health Promotion Board, Infosys, Satyam,
Schering Ltd and many other organizations in the government, police and
corporate sectors. He has also conducted more than a 1000 different training
sessions across 25 countries on various topics related to cyber security to an
audience comprising of CEOs, CIOs, top level management, entrepreneurs,
technical specialists, defense personnel and students.
With the vision to create a more secure Internet, Fadia started a unique
computer security training and certification course known as the ANKIT FADIATM
Certified Ethical Hacker program. Today it has become Asia's largest cyber
security training and certification program with almost 20,000 people trained in
the last three years across 100+ cities in India and 40+ cities in China. To
educate the average Internet user about the dangers of the Internet, Fadia also
regularly writes Basic Security Tips which are displayed on OOH Media's 4500
screens in offices, shopping outlets and entertainment areas in over 22 cities
in India. Fadia is also a consultant to many universities in India, Singapore,
China and USA on the design and structure of their computer security courses.
For example, Fadia has partnered with IMT Ghaziabad to start India's first
government recognized postgraduate diploma course on Cyber Security.
Widely celebrated in international media publications, Fadia is also regularly
invited by BBC Radio World News, London to share the latest updates on virus
outbreaks, loopholes and cyber crime trends. For his outstanding contributions
in the field of computer security globally, Fadia has been honored with numerous
awards namely: MTV Youth Icon 2008, Indo-American Society Young Achiever Award
2005, IT Leader Award 2005, Person of The Year 2002, Limca Book of Records, Hall
of Fame Award, Outstanding Young Achiever's Award, Silicon India Person of the
Week, Embassy State Award, Best Speaker Award (4 occasions) and many more.
Born in India, Fadia is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Computer Science
with specialization in Information Security at Stanford University, USA.
Recently Fadia started his own computer security consulting and training company
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
AGE 10 - Gifted a computer at home by his
parents.
AGE 12- Developed an interest in Computer Hacking.
AGE 14 - Published his first book titled The Unofficial Guide to Ethical
Hacking which became an instant bestseller worldwide, sold 3 million copies and
was translated into 11 languages.
AGE 16 - After the Sept. 11th attacks, cracked an encrypted email sent by
the Al-Qaeda terrorist network for a classified intelligence agency
AGE 24 - Widely recognized as an Ethical Hacker, Computer Security Expert
and Cyber Terrorism guru. Written 14 bestselling books, delivered more than 1000
talks in 25 countries, received 45 awards, has trained more than 20,000 people
in India & China, offers scholarships & awards to students, designs toys & games
for kids, is writing a script for a movie, runs his own consulting company and
is a senior at Stanford University. His work has touched & influenced the cyber
lives of millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. Recently he
started his own TV show on MTV India called MTV What the Hack!
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