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Aditya Varma

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Leader, Public Sector Security (India & SAARC) at Cisco
📍 Delhi, India

Aditya is a decorated Indian Navy veteran with over 25 years of experience, now leading Public Sector Security at Cisco for India & SAARC. He specializes in AI-ready Zero Trust security for government and defence, holding an ISO 42001 certification in AI Management Systems.

His background includes a commitment to leadership, demonstrated by his role as President of the National Cadet Corps at Deakin University. Aditya is also a recognized speaker on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), blending his extensive military and corporate expertise.

Unique fact: He has been formally commended by the Government of India for exceptional service as a Senior Program Management Professional.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Leader, Public Sector Security (India & SAARC)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Delhi, India
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AI in Cybersecurity
He leads Cisco's AI-ready security strategy for the public sector and frequently posts about Agentic AI and AI SecOps for national-scale security challenges.
National Infrastructure Security
His career is dedicated to digital transformation and cybersecurity for government, defence, PSUs, and critical national infrastructure across India and SAARC.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Leader, Public Sector Security (India & SAARC)
Cisco
4-2025 - 8-2025
Business Head - Defence & Homeland Security [STL Networks Ltd]
Invenia
8-2024 - 4-2025
Business Head - Defence & Homeland Security [STL GSB]
STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited
10-2023 - 8-2024
Chief Information Security Officer
Cyber Evolve
8-2023 - 8-2024
Vice President - Defence Consulting
RAH Infotech
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Aditya Varma is Appointed as Leader – Public Sector, Security (India & SAARC) at Cisco. Featured in Veloxx Media
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Education
10-2022 - 10-2023
MBA Global
Deakin University
12-2022 - 6-2023
Executive Programme in Business Management
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
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