Incident Response Specialist | Ransomware Negotiator | Cybercrime Investigator | Data Privacy Consultant
Certified Fraud Examiner | TedX speaker | Board Member | Media Commentator

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.

Media Appearances

Bollywood Impact

Speaking Engagements

National Broadcasts ( - 274 Videos)

Awareness and Training

Corporate Trainings

  • HDFC Ltd.

  • AMDOCS

  • Canara Robeco

  • SBI

  • Cibil Transunion

  • Mashreq Bank

  • ICICI Lombard

  • Bank of India

  • Barclays

  • Orleikon

  • Tamboli Castings

  • Blossom Industries

  • Khemani Group

  • Larsen and Toubro

  • New Delhi Institute of Management

  • MIT World Peace University

  • Fujistu

  • Indo Israel Chambers

  • British Business Group

  • Tamboli Castings Limited

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Defence & Law Enforcement

  • Ministry of Home Affairs

  • Indian Army

  • Indian Navy

  • Indian Air Force

  • Indian Naval Academy

  • National Judicial Academy

  • Sri Lankan Police

  • North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA)

  • Central Academy for Police Training

  • CBI, New Delhi

  • Economic Offences Wing, Mumbai

  • Anti Narcotics Cell, Mumbai

  • Crime Branch

  • Maharashtra Cyber

  • Maharashtra Police

  • Chattisgarh District Police

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International

  • Mashreq Bank, UAE

  • Dubai Govt

  • Abu Dhabi Govt

  • Cyprus Govt

  • ACFE

Not For Profit Organisations

  • Lions Club

  • Rotary Club

  • Ficci Flo

  • UN Women

  • UNCIEF India

  • IAPP, Pune

  • CFBP

  • Mahrashtra Youth Entrepreneurs

  • ABVP

  • ISACA

  • CSI

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Educational

  • Amity University

  • AVM, Juhu

  • Bhavan’s SPJIMR

  • COEP, Pune

  • Chetana College

  • DY Patil

  • Ecole Mondiale

  • IIT Delhi

  • IIT Mumbai

  • Jaihind

  • KJ Somaiya College

  • Mumbai University

  • Master Union

  • MET Mumbai

  • NMIMS

  • Lala College

  • Lilavati Podar School, Mumbai

  • SP Jain School of Global Management

  • Sophia's

  • SNDT

  • SIES

  • SVVV, Indore

  • Singhad College of Commerce

  • SIA College

  • Shah and Anchor Kutchi Engineering College

  • S.H. National College

  • Universal College of Engineering

  • Xavier’s College

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Testimonials (1088 Reviews)

Cybercrime Cases Investigated

  1. Ransomware Investigations and Negotiations
  2. Business Email Compromise Scams
  3. CEO Frauds
  4. Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
  5. Source Code Theft
  6. Insider Data Theft
  7. Corporate Espionage
  8. Third-Party Vendor Breaches
  9. Phishing
  10. Website Attacks, SQL Injection, Cross Site Scripting, Domain Squatting
  11. CEO Frauds
  12. Crypto Frauds
  13. Misuse of Corporate Devices / Remote Access Tools
  14. Fake Job Postings & Recruitment Scams using Company Name
  15. Business Identity Theft
  16. Identity Theft, Spoofing
  17. Sextortion
  18. Social Media Account Hacking
  19. Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Technical Certifications

  1. Certified Fraud Examiner - ACFE, USA
  2. Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator - EC Council
  3. Certified Cyber Forensics Analyst
  4. Certified Ethical Hacker - EC Council
  5. Diploma in Cyber Law - Government Law College, Mumbai
  6. Certified Privacy Lead Assessor - DSCI
  7. Data Privacy Professional - DSCI
  8. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor
  9. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Implementer

Associations

  1. Della Leaders Club (DLC)

    Honorary Security and Cybersecurity Committee Member, Mumbai Chapter

  2. SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney

    Visiting Faculty

  3. Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai

    Industry Representative of Cybersecurity Advisory Board