Dhananjay Naldurgkar

Dhananjay “DJ” Naldurgkar is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, author, and trainer with over two decades of experience protecting businesses across Asia. Recognized as a long-serving, high-impact professional, he has spearheaded some of the most critical security projects in the manufacturing sector — including elevating a client’s cybersecurity posture rating from 370 to an industry-leading 810, surpassing even Big Four benchmarks.

DJ’s career is marked by numerous accolades. He earned the Guiding Star Award at Spice Digital for co-creating the success of Vodafone’s SDP platform upgrade, has been named Employee of the Year in multiple organizations, and has received several annual excellence awards. In 2025, he was honored with the Cyberdome Data Guardian Award for his exceptional contributions to data protection and cybersecurity.

Trusted by many directors and CEOs, DJ is an expert in designing and implementing IT and OT security frameworks, as well as in vulnerability management, SIEM, XDR, phishing awareness, red teaming, and AI-driven security operations. His strategic vision and practical guidance have earned him strong endorsements from senior leadership teams across industries.

Beyond his corporate achievements, DJ is deeply committed to sharing knowledge. He has trained over 16,000 students worldwide, authored multiple books on cybersecurity, and delivers talks that make complex security concepts accessible to both business leaders and beginners. With over 5.5 years of dedicated service at Coforge — longer than many of his peers — DJ continues to bridge the gap between technology and leadership, inspiring organizations and individuals to take security seriously.