Chapters
The IoT Security Foundation has a mission to help secure the Internet of Things and ‘make it safe to connect’. We do this with a combination of activities such as producing best practice materials, frameworks, reference architectures, policy perspectives, industry reports, events, advocacy, special projects and outreach.
IoTSF believes that cyber security is a team sport which spans the globe, and we therefore encourage collaboration at all levels, in all aspects – from product developers to purchasers to government policy.
IoTSF regional Chapters are a ‘grassroots activity’ and support our mission by:
- Maximising the proliferation of high quality IoT cyber security good practice
- Highlighting specific local issues and enabling solutions
- Production of good practice materials: Extending contributions into working groups and creation of new working groups
- Translating best practice materials for wider consumption
- Extending the Foundation’s reach and promoting membership
- Exploring liaisons and collaborations with local institutions
- Developing relationships with National governments
- Raising awareness of, and helping to align international policy, reducing risk of divergent standards and practice
If you are interested in establishing your own chapter, please read more here.
The IoTSF is delighted to announce our Amsterdam Chapter.
The chapter founders are: Antoinette Hodes (Leader), Antriksh Shah, Aseem Jakhar and Jan Jager.
Antoinette said, “I’m so happy that we, at last, have an IoTSF Chapter for Amsterdam.
“By fostering an atmosphere that encourages knowledge sharing and facilitating meaningful discussions, the ultimate aim is to cultivate a thriving community of IoT enthusiasts who can mutually learn and drive collective growth.
“As an IoTSF Chapter Leader, my dedication lies in organizing workshops, seminars, and networking events that offer valuable learning opportunities for our members.”
In the next 12 months, IoTSF Amsterdam aims to hold two in-person events as well as smaller meetups every second Thursday of the month with guest speakers, pizza and drinks. Webinars aimed at the Netherlands IoT community are also planned.
IoTSF Amsterdam Founders
Antriksh Shah
Payatu, Co-Founder, Director
Aseem Jakhar
Payatu, Co-Founder, Director
Antoinette Hode
Check Point, Global Solutions Architect and Evangelist
Jan Jager
eShard, Director Marketing and Sales
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is pleased to announce the launch of IoTSF Bangalore as its second regional chapter alongside IoTSF Bucharest.
The IoTSF Chapter initiative helps the Foundation meet its mission to ‘make it safe to connect’ by enabling its members to drive awareness and best practices at a regional level.
The founders of IoTSF Bangalore are industry professionals from local companies and institutions and share a common aim to help secure the Internet of Things.
IoTSF Bangalore Founders
Abhishek Kumar
Tessolve
Amit Rao
Device Authority
Dr Mike Bartley
Tessolve
Amitesh Kumar
Honeywell
Abhishek serves as the project and software technical lead at Tessolve Semiconductor Private Limited where he is responsible for IoT, cloud and distributed software project development and management. He is also contributing in COE projects.
With 13+ years of varied experience in the software and hardware IoT products from concept to release. Experienced in designing, developing and managing IoT product life cycles, including project management of embedded systems development.
Abhishek has worked on wireless sensor networking, smart buildings and energy-saving technologies. He has project management expertise in scope management, project planning and monitoring, resource management, including time and budget, risk and dependency management, people management, customer relations and stakeholder management.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Abhishek has mentored the Ideathon as a technical mentor, conducted by the VLSI and embedded systems conference in 2015.
Amit Rao
Amit serves as the Vice President at Device Authority where he is responsible for driving strategy, sales, and business development initiatives for key accounts in the Asia region, focusing on the industrial, automotive and medical sectors.
The role involves implementing growth hacking strategies and nurturing collaborations with top cloud service providers, IoT platform vendors, multinational corporations (GICs), consulting firms, system integrators and semiconductor companies.
With 22 years of varied experience in the semiconductor and hi-tech industries spanning multiple business roles, Amit is a passionate advocate for technology. Previously, Amit spearheaded ST Microelectronics & Texas Instruments’ business expansion efforts in India and South Asia targeting diverse markets and segments such as industrial, automotive, consumer, medical, defense and space.
Amit is a technology enthusiast who firmly believes that IoT security and privacy are critical concerns that require immediate attention. He has been actively promoting the extension of Zero Trust principles to the IoT domain.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Amit also dedicates his time as a volunteer for various organizations, including ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27 (WG4), IET – IoT Cybersecurity WG and IoT Security Foundation.
Amitesh Kumar
Amitesh Kumar is a seasoned professional with 23 years of experience in Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Product Security. Currently serving as the Director of Product Security at Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT), he is responsible for ensuring the secure development of HBT products. Amitesh’s career includes significant roles at prominent tech companies, including Amazon, McAfee, and Netskope.
Amitesh holds a Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis, Pune, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Pune University. He has also obtained multiple certifications in the security domain, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of industry practices and emerging technologies. His extensive expertise and leadership are notable in the field of software security and development
Mike Bartley
Dr Mike Bartley has over 30 years of experience in software testing and hardware verification. He has built and managed state-of-the-art test and verification teams inside a number of companies (including STMicroelectronics, Infineon, Panasonic and start-up ClearSpeed) and also advised a number of companies on organisational verification strategies (ARM, NXP and multiple start-ups).
Mike successfully founded and grew a software test and hardware verification services company to 450+ engineers globally, delivering services and solutions to over 50+ clients in a wide range of technologies and industries. The company was acquired by Tessolve semiconductors, a global company with 3,000+ employees supporting clients in VLSI, silicon test and qualification, PCB and embedded product development in multiple vertical industries.
Mike has a PhD in Mathematics (Bristol University) and 8 MSc’s in various subjects including management, software engineering, computer security robotics and AI. He is currently studying (remotely) for an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency at the University of Nicosia, Cypress.
IoTSF Bucharest is a new community of IoT security stakeholders dedicated to helping secure the IoT eco-system relating to Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Join us to learn about best practice and the latest developments in Industry 4.0, join projects and attend events.
The IoTSF Bucharest Chapter is at the heart of industry with a stakeholder group spanning policy, industry, academia with an aim of helping ICS owners and stakeholders tackle the security challenges faced by Industry 4.0.
Our events will be structured around:
- ICS Security Testing
- ICS Security Monitoring
- ICS Architecture
- ICS GRC Model
Their aim is to explain how Internet of Things will enhance operational activities and cyber resilience of modern industrial facilities. In this regard, we are tailoring our content for a large audience including ICS security professionals, ICS hardware and software product vendors, process operators, system integrators, distributors, insurers, local authorities, government agencies and other stakeholders.
IoTSF Bucharest Founders
Alexandru Suditu
Enevo Group
Gratiela Magdalinoiu
ISACA Romania
Alexandru Stanescu
SLV Legal
Tiberiu Anghel
Booking Holdings
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is delighted to announce the establishment of its second Indian chapter based in Chennia, Tamil Nadu. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the need for robust security measures across IoT domains has never been more pressing. Malign actors pose a constant threat to the integrity and privacy of connected devices and systems. The nature of cybersecurity is, by definition, borderless hence to combat this challenge, international collaboration is paramount. The establishment of IoTSF chapters fosters both global, and local networks of experts working together to defend against cyber threats and ensure the ongoing safety of IoT systems.
Chapter leader Ram said, “I’m very happy that IoTSF Chennai Chapter has been launched.
“We’re looking forward to bringing together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, share insights, and contribute to the advancement of IoT security practices.
“We look to spread the best practices in our area which is the hub of technological innovations in IoT.”
He continued, “As a Chapter Leader, I’m eager to contribute to the IoT Security Foundation’s mission by
leveraging my extensive experience, knowledge, and passion for cybersecurity.
“I’m committed to promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the IoT security community.
“My goal is to foster a strong network of professionals dedicated to addressing the unique challenges posed by IoT security.”
In the next 12 months, IoTSF Chennai aims to hold a minimum of four Chapter leadership meetings. There are also plans for “impactful Chapter events” in the first year “covering all quarters” with diverse workshops, seminars, and training sessions to cater to different interests within the IoT security domain.
Collaboration with educational institutions is also on the agenda with intentions to initiate discussions with local universities and colleges, offering expertise, resources, and collaborative opportunities to integrate IoT security into academic curricula.
Industry partnerships are also an ambition as well as an Annual Research Symposium with participation from academia and industry.
IoTSF Chennai Founders
Kottaram V Ramesh
INGU’s Knowledge Academy / SkillsDA
Vaidyanathan Chandramouli
Apayapadh Advisory LLP
Panchi S Subbu
Payments system and Infosec professional
Dr. Thirukkumaran R
SkillsDA
Kottaram V Ramesh
Kottaram V Ramesh is a National Cyber Security Scholar is the Managing Director and the visionary force behind INGU’s Knowledge Academy and brand SkillsDA, a premier cyber security and IoT training hub in India.
He’s also the architect of the Cyber-Physical System, a smart city simulator that provides hands on inputs for research, teaching and product development.
With expertise in the technological landscape, he stands as a reliable authority in emerging technologies. His role highlights his practical contributions to the area of technology and training domains to ensure cyber security and IoT security to all.
Vaidyanathan Chandramouli
Deputy Leader Vaidyanathan Chandramouli, known as Vaidy, is a seasoned expert with nearly 30 years in IT, GRC, resilience, and ESG.
He co-founded Apayapadh Advisory LLP, where he serves as Partner and Chief Insights Advisor.
Vaidy specializes in cybersecurity, IT/OT security, privacy, resilience, and ESG.
He’s also a certified Independent Director and board adviser, dedicated to learning and mentoring, and integrates the IKIGAI philosophy into his work and client advice.
Panchi S Subbu
Founder Panchi S Subbu is a payments system and Infosec professional with 27 years of IT and Infosec experience in BFSI and Fintech industry.
She has varied expertise in the field of Payments systems, IOT Security, Cyber forensics. She runs her IT company which is into Payments systems, Fintech and Cyber security. She is also on the boards of a few listed companies.
Dr. Thirukkumaran R
Founder Dr. Thirukkumaran R has over 25+ years of experience in Industry in IT-Teaching-Training-Research-Consultancy.
He has obtained his Ph.D. in the field of IoT. He’s also Head (R&D), IoT at SkillsDA – Chennai.
He has strong research expertise in the areas of Wireless Network, WSN, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, IoT, Industry 4.0 and 75 Students’ Satellites Mission 2022!
He’s a prolific researcher and writer in the field of data science/ML/information technology etc. He has published 11 Patents, 20 Papers in reputed international journals, 2 Books and 3 Book Chapters also published.
The IoT Security Foundation (IoTSF) is delighted to announce the establishment of its first regional chapter in the United States, based in Houston, Texas. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the need for robust security measures across IoT domains has never been more pressing. Malign actors pose a constant threat to the integrity and privacy of connected devices and systems. The nature of cybersecurity is, by definition, borderless hence to combat this challenge, international collaboration is paramount. The establishment of IoTSF chapters fosters both global, and local networks of experts working together to defend against cyber threats and ensure the ongoing safety of IoT systems.
IoTSF Houston Founders
Durgesh Kalya
Covestro LLC
Sameer Koranne
IBM
David Lancaster
IBM
Pankaj Dhume
Elliot Systems
Durgesh Kalya
Durgesh Kalya has 18 plus years of Industry experience working in the Manufacturing, Engineering Design, and IT industries. He has a BSc in Instrumentation Technology and an MSc in Computer Engineering.
He is currently working for Covestro LLC as the OT Security Caretaker for their Baytown Facility with a specialization in OT Networks and supports the Process Control Automation Group with the application of security standards on Safety Systems, DCS, and PLCs.
Durgesh is actively involved in the IoT and OT community around the globe. He is a member of ISA and is the current Director-Elect for the Safety & Security Division. He also contributes to critical manufacturing as an SME for ICS Security for ICS4ICS at ISA Global Cyber Alliance. His passion for cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and his goal to bring communities together to share best practices and develop industry guidelines is what drives him and keeps him motivated.
Sameer Koranne
Sameer has over 22 years of experience in Cybersecurity and Application Development. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and MBA and is currently working for IBM.
Sameer has been working as an OT / IoT Security enthusiast for over 6 years. He is helping some of the world’s leading companies improve cyber resiliency around critical infrastructure.
David Lancaster
David is Associate Partner, OT/IoT Security Practice Manager at IBM. His specialties include Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Operations (EPC&O), Major Capital Projects (MCP), Midstream and Downstream Chemicals & Petroleum, Energy & Utilities, Pulp & Paper, Digital Transformation, Management Consulting, Business Process Modeling, Information Management, Portfolio, Program and Project Management, IT Systems Selection, Rationalization, Development & Implementation, IT/OT Cybersecurity and Commodities/Energy Trading and Risk Management (C/ETRM).
Pankaj Dhume
Pankaj Dhume is a CEO, entrepreneur, investor & mentor. He is the founder & CEO of Elliot Systems, a Houston based technology company that helps customers reduce their operational costs by increasing Industrial equipment efficiency. Elliot’s solutions use Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology enabling organizations & factories to become “smart”.
Pankaj was an executive at BMC Software, an S&P 500 company where he was responsible for important initiatives including the establishment & growth of its office in India from 0 to to 1,500 employees covering all global company functions. He also led the office-of-the future initiative, completely rebranding global real estate & saving millions of dollars in operational costs.
He has contributed his time to local communities by serving in leadership roles. He is the past president of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, past chairman of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Pune, India chapter & a past board member of the non-profit Pratham Houston.
Pankaj lives with his wife Asha in Sugar Land, a suburb of Houston and they have two adult children.