Sankarraj Subramanian
Founder & CEO - Prompt Infotech
Coimbatore, India
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Sankarraj Subramanian is a globally recognized cybersecurity professional, investigator, and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics. He is the Founder & CEO of Prompt Infotech, a leading cybersecurity training and consulting company headquartered in Coimbatore, India. Over the past 19 years, he has built a career that blends technical mastery, real-world investigations, and social awareness campaigns, positioning him as one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity education and cybercrime prevention.
As an international speaker, Sankarraj has delivered more than 160+ international sessions across 63 countries, covering conferences, government workshops, and university programs.
Sankarraj has played a pivotal role in training and advising international governments, police forces, and security agencies. His expertise has been sought by:
Russian Government – Cyber defense and advanced threat investigations.
Nepal Government – Awareness programs and training sessions, including recognition from the Prime Minister’s Office of Nepal.
Bhutan Government – Engagements with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunications, focusing on strengthening national cyber defense.
Kenya Government – Hands-on cybersecurity workshops for government officers and law enforcement agencies.
Mauritius Government – Guidance on cybercrime investigation methodologies and forensic readiness.
Myanmar Government – Training modules on digital forensics, cybercrime evidence collection, and cyber awareness.
He is recognized by the India Book of Records, World Records India, Asia Book of Records & Jackhi World Book of Records.
His company was awarded as “BEST CYBER SECURITY TRAINING COMPANY” by “TIMES OF INDIA”.
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GItex Africa 2025
1. Live Hacking Demo: Protecting Personal & Organizational Identities from Deepfake Exploitation
As AI-made deepfakes get more convincing, both people and businesses are at serious risk of being impersonated. CEOs have fallen for scams where fake instructions led to millions of dollars being wired, and employees have unknowingly followed fraudulent voice commands. In this session, we’ll dive into how deepfakes are being used in scams, identity theft, and cyberattacks. You’ll see real-time demos of impersonations, learn about synthetic identity fraud, and discover ways to protect your personal and company identities from these AI-driven threats. It’s time to rethink how we spot and defend against deepfakes in today’s world.
2. Ask the Hacker: Inside the Mind of a Hacker
Have you wondered what is on the mind of a hacker while they conduct a cyber-attack? Are you curious to know what motivates these hackers, what are the strategies they use? In this session, some of world’s top ethical hackers will answer everything you've ever wanted to know. Come ready with your questions and ask these hackers yourself and decode some exciting stories of their journey, learn their strategies, take a sneak peek into a hacker’s life.
Guest Speaker: Danni Brooke
Role: Former UK covert police officer
Gitex Dubai, 2024
1. Fireside Chat
Cyber Laundering: Fortifying Defenses in the Digital Age – Red Flags, Compliance, and Building a Culture of Responsibility
A strategic fireside conversation on the evolving landscape of cyber-enabled money laundering and financial crime. The session examined real-world red flags, regulatory expectations, cross-border compliance challenges, and the importance of building an organizational culture of accountability in the digital era.
Guest Speaker: Arjun Chib
Role: Head – Financial Crime, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore
2. Technical Awareness Session - Mobile SIM-Swap Fraud
A focused session on SIM-swap fraud techniques used to hijack mobile numbers and bypass authentication controls. Covered attacker workflows, telecom abuse vectors, financial impact, investigation indicators, and preventive controls for individuals, banks, and enterprises.
Gisec Dubai 2024
1. The Artistry of Account Hijacking and the Ballet of Bank OTP Bypass Scams (Live Demo)
A live demonstration showcasing real-world account takeover techniques and modern OTP bypass scam workflows. The session highlighted attacker tradecraft, social engineering orchestration, victim manipulation techniques, and common failure points in user awareness and banking security controls.
2. Decoding Different Shades of Phishing Attacks
(Hands-on Workshop)
An in-depth workshop exploring multiple phishing variants, including email phishing, SMS (smishing), voice (vishing), QR-based attacks, and modern hybrid phishing campaigns. Participants were guided through attack anatomy, detection indicators, and practical defensive strategies.
Bsides Pune
Hands-On Application Security Workshop – BSides Pune
Delivered an intensive hands-on security workshop focused on critical OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. The session provided participants with practical experience in identifying, exploiting, and mitigating real-world security flaws, including Broken Access Control, Injection vulnerabilities, and Cryptographic Failures. Emphasis was placed on attacker mindset, defensive controls, and secure development best practices through live demonstrations and guided exercises.
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