Jafar Hasan is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in information security, ethical hacking, and cyber defense. He has established himself as a respected authority in cybersecurity education and enterprise-level security management.
He holds top-tier certifications including CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CEH, CRTP, ISC2 CC, CCNA, and SOC Analyst, with deep expertise in audits, compliance, red teaming, and global security frameworks.
Jafar has earned international recognition for his contributions; he was named among Microsoft’s Top 100 Security Researchers, entered the Microsoft Hall of Fame (2017), and was featured in the Intel Hall of Fame for his work in their Bug Bounty Program.
As a Sr. Technology Evangelist, Jafar has trained 5000+ students and professionals, led 200+ seminars and workshops, and partnered with institutions like IIT Indore, Kerala University, and IPS Academy. He also played a key role in the Fourth National Cyber Crime Training Program, providing cybersecurity training to 23 elite forces, including the Navy, ATS, and Paramilitary Units.
At Appin Indore, he leads advanced cybersecurity training programs, mentors future ethical hackers, and works to foster a security-aware culture in both education and industry.