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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Parag Jain is new RAW boss
NEW DELHI: Parag Jain, one of the brains behind the meticulous planning of 'Operation Sindoor', has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), officials said here on Saturday. The two-year tenure of Jain, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1989 batch of the Punjab cadre, officially begins on July 1. He takes over from Ravi Sinha, who retires on June 30. The decision to appoint Jain as chief of the external intelligence agency was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet earlier this week, officials said. Before this, Jain was the head of the Aviation Research Centre, an organisation that deals with aerial surveillance, SIGINT operations, photo reconnaissance flights (PHOTINT), monitoring of borders and imagery intelligence (IMINT). Jain is known for his exceptional expertise in integrating both human intelligence (HUMINT) and technical intelligence (TECHINT) and is widely credited as the mastermind behind the planning of 'Operation Sindoor', providing intelligence support that enabled the armed forces to execute precise strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Meet Parag Jain, the new R&AW chief who palyed key role in Operation Sindoor
Parag Jain NEW DELHI: Parag Jain, a seasoned intelligence officer credited with masterminding the high-stakes Operation Sindoor, has been appointed the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, with his two-year tenure set to begin on July 1, a day after incumbent Ravi Sinha retires. Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Punjab cadre, is widely regarded as an expert in both human and technical intelligence. According to the official government order, 'The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Parag Jain, IPS to the post of Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) under Cabinet Secretariat for a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post until further orders, whichever is earlier. ..' Before this, he headed the Aviation Research Centre (ARC), an elite wing known for its work in aerial surveillance, SIGINT (signals intelligence), PHOTINT (photo reconnaissance), IMINT (imagery intelligence), and border monitoring. His operational depth and leadership were most recently seen in the planning and intelligence behind Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, on May 7. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tripura Mosquito Crisis Solved by Strange New Device (See How) Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo Officials told PTI that 'the missile strikes were guided by pinpointed intelligence gathered by a team led by Jain.' His command over HUMINT and TECHINT integration was instrumental in enabling the armed forces to carry out precision strikes across the Line of Control. Jain's operational experience in Kashmir makes him an ideal fit to deal with Pakistan's attempts to revive cross-border terror infrastructure. His involvement during the 2019 reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir was significant, particularly in security coordination. Apart from domestic intelligence, Jain has served at Indian missions abroad — in Sri Lanka and Canada. In Canada, he monitored the activities of Khalistani terror modules operating from foreign soil, further strengthening his credentials as a neighbourhood specialist. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was on central deputation at the time. During the height of terrorism in Punjab, Jain served as SSP and DIG in multiple districts, contributing to critical counter-insurgency operations. With a reputation as a no-nonsense operator in the intelligence community, Jain now takes charge at a time when India's external security challenges — from Pakistan and China to cross-border terror financing and transnational extremist networks — demand sharp strategic responses. (With inputs form news agency PTI)
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Brain behind Operation Sindoor, Parag Jain appointed new R&AW chief
Parag Jain, one of the brains behind the meticulous planning of 'Operation Sindoor', has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), officials said on Saturday. The two-year tenure of Jain, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1989 batch of the Punjab cadre, officially begins on July 1. He takes over from Ravi Sinha, who retires on June 30. The decision to appoint Jain as chief of the external intelligence agency was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet earlier this week, officials said. Before this, Jain was the head of the Aviation Research Centre, an organisation that deals with aerial surveillance, SIGINT operations, photo reconnaissance flights (PHOTINT), monitoring of borders and imagery intelligence (IMINT). Jain is known for his exceptional expertise in integrating both human intelligence (HUMINT) and technical intelligence (TECHINT) and is widely credited as the mastermind behind the planning of 'Operation Sindoor', providing intelligence support that enabled the armed forces to execute precise strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India hit nine terror camps across the border and Line of Control, including the headquarters of banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba on May 7. The missile strikes were guided by pinpointed intelligence gathered by a team led by Jain, officials said. With extensive ground experience in Kashmir, Jain is well-positioned to counter Pakistan's ongoing efforts to rebuild terror infrastructure in PoK. Jain also brings extensive experience in addressing neighbourhood challenges and issues related to Khalistan terror groups. He played a crucial role in Jammu and Kashmir during the 2019 reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Throughout his career, Jain has held several significant positions. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was on central deputation at the time. His career includes significant operational contributions during the height of terrorism in Punjab, where he served as SSP and Deputy Inspector General of Police in various districts. Jain has also served in Indian Missions in Sri Lanka and Canada. During his tenure in Canada, he monitored Khalistan terror modules operating from the soil of that country.
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Dispersive Stealth Networking Welcomes Dr. Roy Bryan Stoker to Board of Advisors
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dispersive Holdings, Inc. (Dispersive), the market leader in stealth networking for secure and resilient communications, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Roy Bryan Stoker to its Board of Advisors. A legendary technologist with over four decades of service to the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, Dr. Stoker joins Dispersive with deep expertise in advanced signals intelligence, mission-resilient architectures, and next-generation secure communications systems. Dr. Stoker's career is a tour de force of innovation in national defense. As a senior electrical engineer and technical director at the NSA, he led the development and deployment of dozens of major intelligence and cybersecurity systems, from SIGINT signal processing and geolocation platforms to wireless vulnerability assessments and AI-driven technology transitions. During his three-year tour as Technical Director of USCYBERCOM J2, he architected a groundbreaking, global secure networking framework designed to be quantum-resistant and resilient across both low-bandwidth and high-capacity environments. "Dr. Stoker is renowned in the world of secure systems engineering. His work has shaped the technological infrastructure of U.S. cyber operations for decades," said Rajiv Pimplaskar, CEO of Dispersive. "We are deeply honored to welcome him to our advisory board. His insights into mission-critical communications, cyber innovation, and AI-enabled security will accelerate our efforts to redefine the future of stealth networking." Among his many contributions, Dr. Stoker created the CRYSTALVISTA (CV) initiative, a cross-agency innovation program for secure communications and data obfuscation, which won a Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. CV is now poised for operational field deployment with broad interagency support from COCOMs and mission partners across DoD, DoE, and DoJ. 'In my work across the NSA and USCYBERCOM, I've seen firsthand the need for communications infrastructure that can survive and adapt in contested environments,' said Dr. Roy Bryan Stoker. 'Dispersive's stealth networking technology brings a fresh and urgently needed approach to securing critical missions. I'm proud to lend my experience to help guide its continued evolution.' A professional engineer and adjunct faculty member at NSA, Dr. Stoker holds a Ph.D. and MBA in Business Administration, an MSEE from Johns Hopkins University, and a BSEE from North Carolina State University. His accolades include awards from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), NSA, and SIGINT Committee, recognizing his work in wireless security, system innovation, and strategic transitions. Dr. Stoker joins a growing list of national security and cybersecurity experts helping guide Dispersive's mission to deliver the world's most secure and resilient networking platform purpose-built for advanced AI, quantum threats, and hybrid warfare. About Dispersive Stealth Networking Dispersive Holdings, Inc. (Dispersive) delivers stealth networking for ultra-secure, high-performance communications. Inspired by military-grade spread spectrum techniques, Dispersive's patented multipath software obfuscates and splits traffic across dynamically changing channels, ensuring networks remain virtually invisible, resilient, and quantum-resistant. Trusted by defense, intelligence, critical infrastructure, and high-security enterprises, Dispersive is redefining how secure connectivity is done. Learn more at
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vibrint and Invary Join Forces to Advance Kernel-Level Zero Trust Solutions
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vibrint, a leading innovator in defense technology solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Invary to deliver a breakthrough Zero Trust solution designed specifically for national security and defense environments. Invary is a pioneer in runtime integrity solutions, and its collaboration with Vibrint focuses on embedding Zero Trust principles at the kernel level to defend against zero-day threats and enhance mission system resilience for federal customers. 'Zero trust needs to extend below the operating system to truly defend against today's most advanced threats.' -- Tom Lash, CEO of Vibrint. Share 'Zero trust needs to extend below the operating system to truly defend against today's most advanced threats,' said Tom Lash, CEO of Vibrint. 'Through this collaboration with Invary, we're delivering runtime monitoring at the foundational level of mission systems, ensuring operational integrity and protecting our customers where it matters most.' Built for highly sensitive, multidomain mission environments, the solution integrates Vibrint's secure enterprise architecture with Invary's real-time Kernel Integrity Measurement (KIM) technology. This runtime integrity solution, developed for and proven by a federal national security agency customer and now licensed for broader use, continuously monitors system behavior at the core, ensuring that the OS is uncompromised — a critical advancement where traditional perimeter- and OS-level security models fall short. How It Works Traditional cybersecurity tools assume the underlying OS is trustworthy — a critical vulnerability exploited by sophisticated adversaries. The Vibrint solution with Invary flips this model by continuously verifying system behavior at runtime through real-time kernel monitoring, enabling immediate detection and response to unauthorized changes or malware before they escalate. The integrated solution offers: 'We are redefining the foundation of trust by ensuring that mission systems are not just secured — they are verifiably behaving as intended at all times,' said Jason Rogers, CEO of Invary. 'This is the level of Zero Trust assurance that national security demands.' Get the White Paper Learn more about how Vibrint and Invary are advancing zero trust from the core out by reading Unbreakable Trust: Delivering a Kernel-Level Zero Trust Solution for Mission-Critical Defense Systems. Vibrint helps national security customers Make the Right Call, sustaining mission advantage at the forefront of intelligence gathering and analysis. Our teams of technologists, analysts and mission specialists pursue innovation in high-performance computing, SIGINT research and analysis, software and systems development, and mission resilience. The systems we create and the services we provide enhance our customers' capacity and capability for harvesting and harnessing data, enhancing the quality and speed of mission-critical decisions. Within our Collaboration Lab environment, we leverage our technical expertise to explore future capabilities vital to the U.S. national security mission. Vibrint is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Find us at and @Vibrint on LinkedIn and Instagram. About Invary Invary delivers industry-leading Runtime Integrity solutions that ensure the security and confidentiality of critical systems. Built on NSA-licensed technology, Invary provides comprehensive protection for Linux, Windows, eBPF and Trusted Execution Environments. By continuously verifying runtime integrity, Invary safeguards systems against tampering and advanced threats, enabling Zero Trust Architectures across federal and commercial sectors. For more information, visit
