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Revision as of 08:59, 11 November 2006 by 59.95.106.197 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Ankit Fadia is an independent Computer Security and Digital Intelligence Consultant. He has authored several books on Computer Security which have around 80,000 copies across the globe. Fadia is also a cyber terrorism expert and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Computer Science with specialization in Information Security at Stanford University .
When he was 14, Fadia trashed the front page of an Indian magazine. He then sent an e-mail to the editor confessing to the hack, suggesting counter measures. At 15, his book on "ethical hacking" made him the youngest author to be published by Macmillan India.
As per his alleged claims, in November 2001, Fadia was consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message which was believed to have been sent by one of Osama Bin Laden’s men.. Fadia has also conducted more than 100 lectures and workshops for companies, college students and several law enforcement agencies
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Ankit Fadia, 20 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 six 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 250,000 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 in Asia and North America. Fadia is also a widely recognized computer security guru and Cyber terrorism expert.
Fadia is however, better known for his significant work in the field of digital intelligence, security consultancy and training. 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 International Security and Computer Networks. He handles the Asia Operations of the classified intelligence agency.
Widely traveled, Fadia provides customized cyber security training and consulting solutions to clients all across Asia, Australia, North America and the Middle East 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 200 different training sessions 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 a strong belief in the integration of security and education, Fadia closely works with the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University and San Jose State University and advises them on the design and structure of the course material of their computer security courses. 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 honoured with numerous awards namely: 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), Student of the Year 2002-03 and many more. Many industry leaders like Mr. Ganesh Ayyar (Vice President, Hewlett Packard SE Asia, Singapore), Mr. Kiran Karnik (President, NASSCOM), Mr. Azim Premji (Chairman, Wipro Corporation), Mr. Phiroze Vandrewala (Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services) and research pioneers like Dr. A.P.J. Kalam (President of India) and Jennifer Grannick (Law Professor, Stanford Law School and America’s Top E-Lawyer) have also appreciated Fadia’s work.
Fadia is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Computer Science with specialization in Information Security at Stanford University, USA. He also conducts research and works on special projects at the global headquarters of Symantec Corporation at Cupertino, California, USA. Recently Fadia started his own computer security consulting, training and publishing company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with operations all across the Asia Pacific region.
References
- "Spicy Spy". The Stanford Daily. 2003-11-21. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Indian hacker turns cyber cop". BBC News. 2002-04-17. Retrieved 2006-07-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Ankit Fadia's new books". Chennai Online. 2006-01-27. Retrieved 2006-08-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Cracking hacking". The Hindu. 2003-01-28. Retrieved 2006-08-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Fighting fire with fire". Computer Times. 2003-08-06. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
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