Our Story in Financial Cybersecurity

Building India's next generation of cybersecurity professionals through practical education and real-world expertise since 2018

How We Started

Back in 2018, we noticed something troubling in India's financial sector. Banks were getting hit by cyberattacks almost weekly, and most security teams were scrambling to keep up. The problem wasn't just the attacks themselves - it was that people didn't really understand what they were facing.

So we started small. Just a few workshops for bank employees in Mumbai, teaching them to spot phishing attempts and understand basic security protocols. Word spread quickly because we focused on practical skills rather than theoretical concepts.

What made the difference was our approach - we used real attack scenarios from actual incidents, not textbook examples. People learned faster because they could see exactly how these threats worked in practice.

By 2020, we were working with major financial institutions across Maharashtra. Today, we've expanded our programs nationwide, but our core mission remains the same: prepare people for the cybersecurity challenges they'll actually face in their careers.

Early cybersecurity training session showing instructors working with financial professionals on threat detection

Meet Our Leadership Team

The people behind Zilano bring decades of combined experience from India's financial and cybersecurity sectors. They understand the challenges because they've lived them.

Arjun Mehra

Chief Technology Officer

Arjun spent eight years at HDFC Bank leading their cybersecurity response team. He's seen every type of attack you can imagine and knows exactly what skills financial professionals need to stay ahead of threats. His practical approach comes from managing real incidents, not just theory.

Priya Sharma

Head of Education Programs

Priya transformed how we deliver cybersecurity education. With her background in educational technology and six years at Tata Consultancy Services, she designs programs that actually stick. Students remember what they learn because she makes complex security concepts genuinely understandable.

What Drives Us Forward

Our approach to cybersecurity education is built on principles we've developed through years of working directly with financial institutions and their security challenges.

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Practical Defense

We teach cybersecurity using real attack patterns and actual incident data from Indian financial institutions. Students learn to handle situations they'll encounter in their careers, not abstract scenarios.

Industry Focus

Every lesson connects directly to the Indian financial sector. Our curriculum reflects current regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and the specific security challenges banks and fintech companies face today.

Adaptive Learning

Cyber threats evolve constantly, so our programs do too. We update content quarterly based on new attack vectors and feedback from security professionals currently working in the field.

How We Develop Cybersecurity Professionals

Our approach combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, preparing students for the complex security landscape they'll navigate in their careers.

Students analyzing real financial cyber threat scenarios in classroom setting

Foundation Phase

Understanding Financial Threats

Students start by analyzing real case studies from Indian financial institutions. We break down major incidents from the past three years, examining how attacks succeeded and what defensive measures could have prevented them.

Hands-on cybersecurity lab session with students practicing threat detection techniques

Practical Phase

Hands-On Defense Training

The core of our program involves simulated environments where students practice detecting and responding to live threats. They work with the same tools and systems used by major Indian banks, building muscle memory for real-world situations.

Advanced cybersecurity project work showing students implementing comprehensive security solutions

Integration Phase

Real-World Application

Students complete capstone projects based on current security challenges facing Indian financial institutions. These projects often become portfolio pieces that demonstrate their readiness for cybersecurity roles in the industry.

Ready to Build Your Cybersecurity Career?

Our next comprehensive program starts in September 2025. We're accepting applications now for students who want to develop practical cybersecurity skills for India's financial sector.

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