Raghunath Kulkarni

Raghunath Kulkarni is a principal engineer for the Cisco Security Technical Assistance Center (TAC) team. He focuses on cybersecurity operations and strategic collaboration, including threat intelligence, defensive measures, and ensuring that customers derive maximum value from their security investments. He has worked in technology and security at Cisco for over 16 years, ranging from deep technical support to cross-functional leadership roles with engineering and sales teams. His focus is guiding organizations through the adoption of robust defensive frameworks to minimize business risk and enhance operational resilience. Raghunath has extensive experience in advancing cybersecurity education across various sectors, including government, higher education, and enterprise security. Utilizing his CISSP and all five MITRE ATT&CK Defenders (MAD) certifications, Raghunath has architected comprehensive training programs and specialized engineering curricula for multiple universities. Raghunath’s technology focuses include cyberthreat intelligence for proactive defense, testing and evaluation for security validation, and implementation of network security architectures to support digital transformation. Raghunath resides in Bengaluru, India, and when he is not consumed with technology, he is an avid reader and movie buff.