In this Face2Face video, we explore the inspiring journey of Sunny Vaghela, who transformed from a curious teen hacker into one of India’s leading cybersecurity voices. A phishing scam during his school days sparked his passion for hacking, which soon evolved into a mission to protect digital infrastructure. This determination laid the foundation for TechDefence Labs, his pioneering venture in cybersecurity.
Sunny’s early work was instrumental in assisting crime branches and establishing cyber cells across India, at a time when cybercrime was rapidly growing. Alongside this, his workshops and training programs not only funded his entrepreneurial ambitions but also inspired thousands of students to build careers in cybersecurity, shaping a generation of skilled professionals.
He emphasizes that cybersecurity today is no longer just an IT issue—it is a business imperative tied directly to customer trust, brand reputation, and organizational survival. With the rise of AI, Sunny highlights its double-edged role: while it empowers defenders with automation and risk detection, it also equips hackers with smarter tools, intensifying the digital battlefield.
Looking ahead, Sunny envisions TechDefence Labs becoming Bharat’s first billion-dollar cybersecurity company. With IPO ambitions, the firm plans to invest in an integrated R&D and innovation campus to nurture future talent. To ensure sustainable growth, the company focuses on customer diversification, international expansion, and empowering employees as intrapreneurs with incentives like ESOPs.
With India’s cybersecurity market still underpenetrated, Sunny believes the future holds immense opportunity. His vision is clear—strengthen defences, nurture talent, and scale TechDefence into a global powerhouse.

Your Speaker
Sanjay Kundaliya

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Vivek Bajaj