Ritesh Bhatia is the founder of V4WEB Cybersecurity and a highly regarded Cybercrime Investigator, Incident Response Expert, and Data Privacy Consultant with over 24 years of experience. Known for solving high-level cybercrime cases, he has collaborated extensively with multinational corporations, national enterprises, and government organizations. His expertise encompasses ransomware negotiation, cybercrime investigations, and data privacy, making him a trusted advisor to both private and public sectors. In addition to running V4WEB Cybersecurity, Ritesh serves on the board of numerous companies as a cybersecurity consultant and auditor and has been instrumental in securing systems and protecting critical business information from cyberattacks. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA, bringing an additional layer of expertise to his cybercrime investigations.
Ritesh is one of the most sought-after speakers for raising cybercrime awareness, delivering his insights in the simplest and often humorous fashion, making complex cybersecurity topics easy for anyone to grasp. His engaging approach has helped him connect with a wide audience while tackling serious cyber threats.
A multiple award winner and a four-time TEDx speaker, Ritesh is a prominent media figure whose expert insights on trending cybercrimes and cybersecurity have been featured in national and international publications. He frequently educates the public about cyber threats through appearances on national television channels and various radio platforms. His insights have been featured by leading international media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC. Ritesh has not only provided his expertise but has also appeared in several documentaries, TV shows, movies, and even provided consultation to theatre productions, solidifying his position as a leading voice in the cybersecurity industry. Notably, he played himself in MTV's award-winning show Troll Police.
Ritesh regularly addresses national and international conferences and has spoken at prestigious corporations and institutions such as UNICEF, UN Women, the Reserve Bank of India, and various units of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. His corporate clientele includes prominent names such as Zydus, SBI, ITC, TransUnion CIBIL, Mashreq Bank, Barclays, Reliance Industries, Amdocs, Railtel, Fujitsu, Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints, Future Group, and Canara Robeco, among others.
Beyond his corporate work, Ritesh and his wife, Nirali Bhatia, a renowned cyberpsychologist, co-founded Cyber B.A.A.P. (Cyber Bullying Awareness, Action and Prevention), a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the growing threat of cyberbullying. Recently, Ritesh was felicitated by the Hon. Governor of Maharashtra for his contributions to supporting women tribals in the Palghar District, Maharashtra.
