Date : 11th April 2025
Laxmidhar V Gaopande, Founder, CEO & Managing Director, Cyber3ra recognized by Simsy.AI
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Date – 21 st Nov 2024
Cyber3ra welcomes Chetan R Kawlay as Co-Founder, COO and Director
Chetan has joined Cyber3ra as a Co-Founder, COO and Director. He will focus on delivery, operations, client management, talent acquisition, training and business development.
Chetan is a seasoned cyber security expert with 15+ years of expertise analyzing cyber threat campaigns, specialties include tracing nation-state actors, analyzing command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, utilizing Enterprise Application Security Management (EASM) and performing
OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) investigations. Cyber Security Expert, Adversary Tactics, Threat Hunting Strategies, Digital Forensics, SOC, VAPT, OSINT, Information Security Architecture, Author, Speaker on Cyber Security, Threat Hunting & AI.
He has an established track record of supporting clients in a variety of industries, including aviation, energy, petrochemicals, FMCG, and manufacturing.
Worked with MNC like Deloitte, IBM, Persistent, Happiest Minds Technology, Paladion Networks, Net Connect, Allied Digital etc.
Chetan has done B.E (Electronics & Telecommunication) – 2005-2009 – Nagpur University M.Tech (AIT Networking & Telecommunications, Networking Infrastructure & Security) – 2009- 2011 – International Institute of Information Technology.
Chetan expertise includes:
- Threat Hunting Hypothesis Testing for Global Aviation, Oil and Gas, Mining, SCADA Automation industries.
- Threat Hunting framework designing, development and consulting practitioners for attack surface, crown jewel validation for SCADA, Robotics clients.
- Incident response and Digital forensics SOP development for clients.
- Infrastructure security intelligence development in order to fine tuning risk management processes.
- Experienced in SOC Operations, Vulnerability assessment, OSINT techniques, Incident Handling, investigation and root cause analysis for corporate security events.
- Information Security architecture implementation for various Cyber Security controls
He has been a speaker at the Seasides Conference 2022 on “Cloud Compromise Techniques and Threat Actor Profiling for Team-TNT.” and also attended multiple security conferences since 2014.
He has worn many awards like IBM 2021 Global Recognition Experience Honorers, IBM Eminence and Excellence Award 2019, Persistent Brave Team Award 2017, Paladion Silver Star 2014 etc.
Date: 8th June 2024
Cyber3ra offers five training sessions at IIT Kanpur CSE department for students and faculty
Cyber3ra offered cyber security five training sessions for the CSE Department at IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in).
Cyber3ra expertise and dedication have significantly enhanced students’ understanding of cyber security principles and practices. Cyber3ra received outstanding feedback from participants, who praised the clarity, depth, and practical insights provided during the sessions. Cyber3ra ability to engage and educate has left a lasting impression on both students and faculty members. IIT Kanpur look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with Cyber3ra on future training programs and initiatives and involvement to add immense value to our educational endeavors at IIT Kanpur commitment to advancing cyber security education at IIT Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in) established in 1959 is a premier education institute in India established by Government of India with aim to provide meaningful education, to conduct research of highest standard and provide leadership in technical innovation.
Date: 14th May 2024
Cyber3ra offers cyber security training to DRDO, India
Cyber3ra has delivered ten days training to DRDO covering various aspects of cyber security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, Bug Bounty. Training was appreciated by the attendees.
DRDO (www.drdo.gov.in) is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services. DRDO’s pursuit of self-reliance and successful indigenous development and production of strategic systems and platforms such as Agni and Prithvi series of missiles; light combat aircraft, Tejas; multi-barrel rocket launcher, Pinaka; air defence system, Akash; a wide range of radars and electronic warfare systems; etc., have given quantum jump to India’s military might, generating effective deterrence and providing crucial leverage.
Date: 20th March 2024
Cyber3ra offers internal security testing to LCB Fertilizers, India
Cyber3ra has delivered ten days training to LCB Fertilizers covering various aspects of internal cyber security testing and technical assistance was appreciated by the attendees.
LCB Fertilizers (www.lcbfertilizers.com) works with the technologies of biotech, nanotech and chemical engineering to develop unique and crop specific and microbes rich fertilizers.
Date: 1st June 2023
Cyber3ra empaneled with C3iHub at IIT Kanpur, India
This is in reference to our submission against the published Eol for the subject and subsequent presentation on 23/05/2023 it is our pleasure to inform you that our start-up company Cyber3ra is empaneled with C3iHub (www.c3ihub.org), a cyber security technology innovation hub at IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in).
The empanelment shall be for 05 (Five) years from the date of this letter.
The scope of work for which our start-up is empaneled is as follows:
1. Development and Deployment of .framework for Bug Bounty services.
2. Development and Deployment of cloud security Audit, Monitoring and VAPT.
The work shall be awarded to us in any of the above categories as and when required on mutually agreed fees and terms & conditions.
Date: 26th Feb 2023
Cyber3ra recognized on various forums
Cyber3ra has won various awards as follows:
Main Awards
- Recognized by TieCon as one of the three most promising emerging startups in central India – Feb 26, 2023
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recognizes us as one of the top 5 emerging startups in Vidarbha – Feb 16, 2023
- Winner of the GNS (Global Nagpur Summit) Startup Showcase organized by Headstart and Venture Catalyst – Dec 18, 2022 at Nagpur
- Winner of the First Prize at the EO GSEA (Global Student Entrepreneurship Award) Nagpur Chapter – Nov 30, 2022
- Recognized by Startup India
- Appreciation letter from Wadhwani Foundation as startup with good growth potential by Global Jury
- Most Innovative Startup award at Jharkhand Startups in June 2024
Date: 16th Jan 2023
Cyber3ra selected for IAN-IIT Kanpur Future Tech Accelerator program
We are delighted to inform you that our start-up has been shortlisted for the IAN<>IIT Kanpur Future Tech Accelerator program. This is a great achievement, and we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our team.
The IAN<>IIT Kanpur Future Tech Accelerator program is designed to provide promising start-ups with the resources and support they need to grow and succeed in their respective industry. Being shortlisted for the program is a testament to the innovative ideas and hard work of our team, and we are excited to see what we will accomplish in the coming months.
We are invited for the launch of the accelerator program on January 16th, 2023. The launch event will be a great opportunity for us to meet the other shortlisted start-ups and learn more about the program. The launch event will be held both virtually and physically. at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Outreach Center, C Block, Sector 62, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309.
Once again congratulations to Cyber3ra on this great achievement, and we look forward to working with IAN<>IIT Kanpur in the near future.
IAN Group (https://iangroup.vc) is the country’s single largest platform for seed and early-stage investment platform with IAN Angel Network, BioAngels and IAN Fund I and IAN Alpha Fund enabling entrepreneurs to raise from Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 50 crores. The platform brings money, mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and global market access. The platform is sector-agnostic and has funded innovative start-ups across 19 sectors in India and 7 other countries, thereby growing the global footprint of companies. IAN has been listed by Forbes as one of iconic business and economic events of Independent India, over 75 years along with LIC, NASSCOM, RBI, Naukri.com amongst others.
IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in) established in 1959 is a premier education institute in India established by Government of India with aim to provide meaningful education, to conduct research of highest standard and provide leadership in technical innovation.
Date: 19th Sep 2022
Cyber3ra selected at C3iHUB at IIT Kanpur
Cyber3ra is happy to inform that C3iHUB at IIT Kanpur has selected Cyber3ra for its cohort-3 for incubation at prestigious cyber security innovation and incubation center at IIT Kanpur.
C3iHub (www.c3ihub.org) is a prestigious cyber security technology innovation hub at IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in).
Every year C3iHub at IIT Kanpur evaluates thousands of startups in cyber security and shortlist 4-5 startups in India. We are delighted to inform you that this year Cyber3ra appeared in these top 4-5 startups for incubation and Grant from C3iHub at IIT Kanpur.
Date: 12th July 2022
Cyber3ra offers infrastructure cyber security testing to Medical Institute
Cyber3ra has delivered infrastructure cyber security testing for Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital at Nagpur (https://sdk-dentalcollege.edu.in). The work involved full cyber security audit, policy definition, vulnerability and penetration testing activities.
Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital has been established with the mission to impart quality health care education, to produce dental professionals who are globally competent, concerned, compassionate, consistent and committed to research and healthcare of society at affordable cost. The institute firmly believes that ‘No Institute is complete without the highest standards of Academics and Research’.
Date: May 2022
Cyber3ra received letter of appreciation from Wadhwani Foundation
Cyber3ra received letter of appreciation from Wadhwani foundation – NEN program on entrepreneurship and has been certified by a Global jury as a Real venture based upon prescribed criteria with very high prospects to become a real business.
National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN), the flagship initiative of Wadhwani Foundation (https://wadhwanifoundation.org) has conceptualized and spearheaded this initiative, leveraging its decade long experience in developing successful entrepreneurs & profitable start-ups.
Date: 11th Feb 2022
Cyber3ra certificate of recognition from Startup India
This is to certify that STARWINGLOBALS ERA PRIVATE LIMITED incorporated as a Private Limited Company on 16-07-2021, is recognized as a startup by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The startup is working in ‘Security Solutions’ Industry and ‘Cyber Security’ sector as self-certified by them.
Startup India (https://www.startupindia.gov.in) is an initiative by Government of India.
Launched on 16th January, 2016, the Startup India Initiative has rolled out several programs with the objective of supporting entrepreneurs, building a robust startup ecosystem and transforming India into a country of job creators instead of job seekers. These programs are managed by a dedicated Startup India Team, which reports to The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
About Cyber3a (https://www.cyber3ra.com)
Cyber3ra is a fast growing startup in cyber security and dedicated to providing a crowdsourcing approach to listing digital assets and testing them through a cutting-edge SaaS platform. Our platform helps companies connect with thousands of intellectual minds who will test the infrastructure to companies security while preserving the integrity and privacy of the bugs at a fraction of the cost. Cyber3ra also provides cyber security audit, policy definition, VAPT, Bug Bounty platform, vCISO, cyber security training etc. and its client includes private companies, Govt. organizations. Cyber3ra is incubated at C3iHUB at IIT Kanpur.