Dhananjay Naldurgkar

Dhananjay Ashokrao Naldurgkar, known as DJ Naldurgkar, is a Bangkok-based cybersecurity leader, author, and trusted advisor with over two decades of experience delivering security transformations across industries. He combines deep technical expertise with a strong grasp of business risk, enabling executives and boards to make confident, security-driven decisions. Author of AI in Cybersecurity – Adapt or Be Replaced, DJ equips professionals and leaders to navigate the AI-driven security era. The book’s success led to a major institution adopting it for curriculum integration, training thousands of learners nationwide. His career highlights include delivering cybersecurity solutions for manufacturing firms at Coforge, transforming security postures through AI, automation, and zero-trust strategies, and building high-performance SOC teams aligned with business objectives. Creator of The CEO Brief, DJ translates complex security concepts into concise insights for decision-makers. His approach treats cybersecurity as a business enabler — focused on measurable risk reduction, operational resilience, and a culture where security is everyone’s responsibility. Throughout his career, DJ has: • Managed IT infrastructure for IT and IT-enabled companies, overseeing cybersecurity services from inception to full-scale implementation — including risk assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001, developing a three-year cybersecurity roadmap, and establishing a Security Operations Center (SOC). • Enhanced security postures by remediating infrastructure and application gaps, leveraging AI adoption, automation, and zero-trust strategies. • Built high-performance SOC teams and designed security frameworks that align seamlessly with business objectives. • He is currently associated with Coforge, leading cybersecurity services for a major cement manufacturer with operations spanning five countries — Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. He believes cybersecurity is not merely a technical function, but a strategic business enabler. His approach emphasizes measurable risk reduction, operational resilience, and fostering a culture where security becomes a shared responsibility across the organization. In addition to his corporate contributions, DJ is the creator of The CEO Brief — a leadership-focused video series that simplifies complex cybersecurity concepts for business leaders. His roles as an author, speaker, strategist, and advisor continue to influence both the technical and executive sides of the cybersecurity world.