#196 - Security challenges in the Arctic with Deepak Dutt, Founder of Zighra

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk about security issues in the Arctic with Deepak Dutt, Founder of Zighra.

Deepak is a technology leader and entrepreneur on a mission to secure the future against AI-powered threats and to inspire founders to transform their ideas from zero to meaningful impact.

Deepak’s career began in the software space, inspired by his father’s passion for technology. In his late teens, he founded his first company in the eLearning space, which he successfully led to an acquisition, relocating to Ottawa at the age of 21.

While in Ottawa, Deepak balanced graduate studies with roles at Newbridge Networks and Nortel, where he spent nearly a decade gaining expertise in product development, go-to-market strategy, and technological innovation. These experiences reinforced his drive to harness technology’s transformative potential.

In 2009, Deepak founded his second startup, a cloud-based cybersecurity company. Over the years, he has participated in leading accelerators worldwide, including Barclays/Techstars, Creative Destruction Labs, and the Canadian Technology Accelerator. Today, as Founder and CEO of Zighra, he is building an operating system designed to defend against AI-powered attacks, working with financial institutions and governments to deliver robust security solutions powered by explainable AI, behavioral biometrics, and contextual intelligence.

A passionate advocate of the Zero to Impact philosophy, Deepak is committed to inspiring tech founders to embrace big challenges and develop innovations that drive meaningful change.