Ankit Gupta is a cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience across enterprise risk, identity governance, and cloud security. Holding a Master’s in Cybersecurity from NYU, he has earned top-tier industry certifications including CISSP, CCSP, ISSMP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, and TOGAF. Ankit currently serves as a senior security consultant at a Financial Organization, where he leads AI governance, DLP modernization, and cloud security strategy initiatives.He actively contributes to the cybersecurity community through blog writing, research on AI-driven quantum threats, exam item creation for EC-Council, and participation in judging panels for global security awards. This book distills his cross-domain expertise and field-tested strategies into a neutral, actionable guide for professionals navigating today’s complex security landscape.Shilpi Mittal is a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in application security, cloud security, and modern secrets management. She holds a graduate degree from the University of Utah and is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Science at the University of North Texas, where her work explores advanced areas of cryptography, API security, and emerging technology risks. Her contributions span technical writing, academic research, and community engagement. She actively supports the security field through conference presentations, peer reviews, and mentoring. Her interests include post quantum security, API protection, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on modern security practices. This book reflects her commitment to making information security clear, accessible, and practical. It is written for readers who want to understand the foundations of modern security in a way that supports real-world decision making and long term professional growth.
