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20+
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Global Regions
100+
Enterprise Projects
50+
Speaking Engagements
"Bridging the trust gap in enterprise AI by putting security and data sovereignty at the core of innovation."

Founded on the principle that enterprises should not have to choose between AI innovation and data control, Cyberai was built to solve the fundamental challenge facing regulated industries: how to leverage cutting-edge AI while maintaining complete sovereignty over sensitive data.

Dr. Davar Dattawala

Dr. Davar Dattawala

Founder & Chief Technology Officer

London, United Kingdom
PhD in Cloud Security
6 Global Regions
CISSP, CISM, CEH
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Background

About Dr. Dattawala

Dr. Davar Dattawala is a distinguished cybersecurity and AI leader with over 20 years of global experience spanning the UK, Americas, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. His career has been defined by securing some of the world's most complex enterprise environments across banking, telecommunications, and government sectors.

As a certified CISSP, CISM, and CEH professional with a PhD in Cloud Security, Dr. Dattawala combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision. He has led security transformations for organizations including KPMG, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, and VFS Global, protecting critical infrastructure across 140+ countries.

Recognizing the fundamental trust gap in enterprise AI adoption, Dr. Dattawala founded Cyberai to enable organizations to leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities while maintaining complete data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. His vision: AI that serves enterprises without compromising their control over sensitive data.

Core Expertise

AI Product Development
Cybersecurity Governance
Cloud Architecture
Data Protection
DevSecOps
VAPT
BCP/DR
AI Governance & Risk

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Cloud Security & Information Systems

Leading International University • 2023

Master of Science (MSc)

Cybersecurity

Prestigious European Institution • 2018

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

Computer Science

Top Engineering College • 2004

Professional Certifications

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Azure Security Engineer
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
GDPR Practitioner
CRISC - Risk & Information Systems Control

Recognition & Achievements

Top Cybersecurity Voice

LinkedIn, 2024

Recognized as a leading voice in cybersecurity thought leadership

Cyber Security Excellence

CyberX Global Awards, 2022-24

Three consecutive years of excellence recognition

Cyber Security Excellence

Global CISO Forum, 2024

Recognition for outstanding contributions to the field

Research & Thought Leadership

A Comparative Analysis of Cloud-Based Information Security Solutions

Published in International Journal of Engineering Applied Science and Management

June 27, 2024

Comprehensive evaluation of risks and benefits in modern cloud architectures, providing frameworks for secure cloud adoption in enterprise environments.

Speaking Engagements

Regular keynote and panel speaker on AI and cybersecurity topics at international conferences and industry events, including:

  • Global CISO Forum - AI Security Panel
  • CyberX Global Conference - Keynote Speaker
  • Industry Round Tables - Secure AI Deployment
Career Highlights

Global Leadership Experience

Trusted by world-leading organizations across multiple continents to secure their most critical operations

KPMG

Global

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

Led enterprise security transformations for Fortune 500 clients

HSBC

Europe & Middle East

Information Security Lead

Managed security architecture for global banking operations

JP Morgan Chase

Americas

Regional Cyber Expert

Drove cybersecurity strategy across North and South American operations

HDFC Bank

Asia Pacific

Chief Security Architect

Architected security frameworks for one of India's largest banks

VFS Global

Worldwide

Global CISO

Established global security operations across 140+ countries

Ooredoo

Middle East

Cybersecurity Director

Led security transformation for telecommunications infrastructure

Our Mission

Why Cyberai Exists

Born from decades of experience securing the world's most regulated industries

The Challenge We Saw

After 20 years of securing enterprise environments, one pattern became clear: organizations were being forced to choose between AI innovation and data sovereignty.

Existing AI solutions required sending sensitive data to external platforms, creating unacceptable risks for regulated industries. This fundamental trust gap was preventing enterprises from leveraging AI's transformative potential.

Our Solution

Cyberai was founded to solve this exact problem: enable enterprises to build and deploy AI models entirely within their own infrastructure, maintaining complete data sovereignty while accessing cutting-edge capabilities.

We don't just understand regulatory compliance—we architect it into the foundation. Every solution is built security-first, with governance frameworks that meet the strictest global standards.

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