About – Shashank Shekhar

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From chasing headlines as a cub reporter to leading the charge against digital fraud, my journey over the past 17 years has been a deep dive into the evolving landscape of media, cybersecurity, and digital threats.

I specialize in cybercrime, fraud risk management, security, and forensics—helping organizations, law enforcement, and policymakers navigate the complexities of digital fraud, investigations, and crisis communication. My expertise has been sought after by India’s top media houses, government agencies, and corporates to address the growing threats in today’s hyperconnected world.

Founder & Media Strategist – I co-founded The420.in, India’s first bilingual cybercrime news portal, which reaches over 2 million readers monthly, raising awareness and delivering actionable insights on online threats.

Think Tank Leader – As a key force behind the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), I drive research, training, and policy discussions on cybercrime. The FutureCrime Summit, India’s largest conference on technology-driven crimes, has hosted 135+ speakers and 1,700+ participants, while our training initiatives have empowered 1,000+ law enforcement officers and 35,000+ citizens.
PR & Communication Strategist – With a track record of scaling news platforms, executing high-impact campaigns, and managing global media relations, I blend investigative insight with digital marketing expertise to build powerful narratives that drive awareness and action.
Cybersecurity Storyteller – As Managing Editor at a leading cyber intelligence firm, I oversee global media strategies, content development, and thought leadership initiatives, shaping the conversation around digital risk and security.

Having worked with India Today, Hindustan Times, PTI, Mid-Day, and Asianet, I bring investigative depth, strategic storytelling, and digital-first communication to every project I take on. Whether it’s crafting compelling thought leadership, conducting cybercrime investigations, or driving large-scale PR campaigns, my mission remains the same—to make the digital world safer, one story at a time.

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Experience

With over 17 years of experience across journalism, cybersecurity, PR, and digital communications, I have worked at the intersection of media, technology, and digital risk. Beginning as a crime and investigative reporter, I have contributed to some of India’s most reputed publications, including India Today, Hindustan Times, Press Trust of India (PTI), Mid-Day, Mail Today, MyNation, DB Post, and Asianet, covering cybercrime, national security, governance, defense, telecom, and politics. My journalism career honed my investigative skills, storytelling ability, and expertise in decoding complex issues for diverse audiences.

As the Managing Editor at CloudSEK, I translate cybersecurity intelligence into compelling narratives, expand global media reach, and drive thought leadership in digital risk. I co-founded The420.in, India’s first bilingual cybercrime news platform, which reaches over 2 million readers monthly, providing in-depth reports on online threats and fraud prevention. Additionally, as Co-Founder of the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), I focus on AI-driven crime research, policy advocacy, and large-scale capacity-building initiatives, training 1,000+ law enforcement officers and 35,000+ citizens in cybersecurity awareness.

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