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Gaurav Batra
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| Born | 22 October 1984, Patiala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Cybersecurity Professional, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Education | B.Tech |
| Title | Founder & CEO of CyberFrat |
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| Affiliations | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Trainer), Multiple Universities (Mentor) |
| Public Engagement | TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, Public Educator |
| Residence | India |
Gaurav Batra (born 22 October 1984) is an Indian entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and cybersecurity professional. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CyberFrat, a global platform for cybersecurity education, training, and leadership. With over 18 years of experience in information security, Batra is known for his expertise in cyber risk management, digital forensics, and strategic advisory.
Career
Gaurav Batra started his career in IT strategy before specializing in cybersecurity. He has held senior roles across areas like risk advisory, security operations, governance, vendor compliance, and enterprise cyber implementation.
In 2017, he founded CyberFrat to bridge the cybersecurity awareness gap. His vision was to provide an inclusive learning ecosystem spanning from students to CXOs.
Batra is a regular keynote speaker at global forums. His sessions focus on emerging threats, security leadership, digital resilience, and the future of cyber defense.
CyberFrat
Founded by Batra in 2017, CyberFrat has become a leading knowledge-sharing community for cybersecurity professionals. It provides:
- Training and certification programs
- Cybersecurity simulations
- Corporate and campus engagements
- Advisory services for cyber hygiene
CyberFrat partners with academic institutions, government agencies, and corporate organisations to promote digital safety and cyber readiness across India.
Educational Contributions
Batra mentors aspirants for elite certifications including CISSP, CISM, and CCSP. He has trained over 10,000 professionals and regularly delivers workshops at institutions such as:
- ICAI
- Leading engineering and management universities
His curriculum covers topics such as digital forensics, ethical hacking, and IT risk management.
Podcast
Gaurav Batra hosts The GB Show—a bilingual podcast series that discusses:
- Cybersecurity trends
- Technology leadership
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
Awards and Recognition
- CISO of the Year (2017–2020)
- Featured in India’s Top 20 InfoSec Influencers
- Included in Top 100 Data Security Champions
- Named to Times 40 Under 40 (2022)
- Honoured by The Economic Times as a cybersecurity thought leader
Media Coverage
Batra has been featured in:
- The Enterprise World – Pioneering Risk Management
- India Globe Today – Listed among India’s Top 15 Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Personal Life
Gaurav Batra was born on 22 October 1984 in Patiala, Punjab, to Pradeep Kumar and Neelam Rani. He is married to Deepti Batra.