Vatsal U. Choksi

Vatsal U. Choksi

Cybersecurity Educator, Academic, Researcher, Information-Security Professional

       Vatsal U. Choksi is an Indian cybersecurity educator, academic, researcher and information-security professional working across cybersecurity, digital forensics, cloud security, artificial intelligence security, Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations and technology education.

Vatsal U. Choksi is an Indian cybersecurity educator, academic, researcher and information-security professional working across cybersecurity, digital forensics, cloud security, artificial intelligence security, Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations and technology education.

He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Vidyabharti Trust College, where he is involved in computer applications and cybersecurity-oriented education. His academic work is associated with the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) ecosystem.

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Choksi serves as a Faculty Member of the Working Committee at the Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD) and as an Associate Member of the National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC).

His professional experience combines academic teaching with practical industry exposure in SOC operations, product security, AI product security, cybersecurity training, vulnerability assessment, threat hunting, SIEM workflows, digital forensics, cloud security and security research.

Early Life and Education

Vatsal U. Choksi completed his secondary education at Shree Swaminarayan H.V. Vidyalaya, followed by higher-secondary education in the Commerce stream.

He completed his secondary education in 2019 and higher-secondary education in 2021.

Following his school education, he pursued specialized academic training in cybersecurity at Bhagwan Mahavir University, Surat.

He completed his Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security from August 2021 to August 2024 and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Cyber Security from August 2024 to April 2026.

His academic background in cybersecurity provided the foundation for his subsequent work in information security, digital forensics, artificial intelligence security, cloud security, research and technology education.

Academic Career

Vatsal U. Choksi currently works as an Assistant Professor at Vidyabharti Trust College.

In his academic role, he is involved in teaching, student mentoring, practical training, academic activities and the development of industry-oriented learning experiences.

His teaching interests include:

• Cybersecurity
• Digital forensics
• Cloud security
• Information security
• Ethical hacking
• Penetration testing
• Security operations
• Artificial intelligence security
• Digital evidence
• Cyber awareness
• Security analytics

Choksi's teaching approach emphasizes practical and experiential learning. His academic activities include virtual laboratories, cybersecurity exercises, practical assignments and capstone projects designed to connect classroom concepts with real-world technology environments.

His academic work is associated with the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) ecosystem.

Professional Career

SHV Infotech

Vatsal U. Choksi began his professional cybersecurity career at SHV Infotech, initially working as a Product Security Analyst from January 2022 to September 2023 in Surat.

In this role, he worked on security assessments, vulnerability analysis, threat identification, product-security practices and collaboration with development and quality-assurance teams.

His responsibilities included identifying potential security risks, supporting mitigation activities and contributing to the integration of security practices into product-development processes.

Choksi later returned to SHV Infotech as a SOC Analyst Manager, serving from October 2025 to April 2026.

In this role, he was involved in SOC operations, security monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability assessment, security reporting, SIEM workflow optimization and team coordination.

His responsibilities also included developing standardized incident documentation practices and conducting knowledge-sharing activities to support the professional development of SOC personnel.

ALGOBRAIN AI

From October 2023 to March 2025, Choksi worked with ALGOBRAIN AI as an AI Product Security Analyst in Surat.

His work involved security assessments, risk identification, security analysis and the development of recommendations aimed at improving product security.

He collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement security frameworks and address emerging security risks associated with technology and artificial intelligence.

This experience contributed to his professional focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Integral Bytes

From February 2025 to November 2025, Choksi worked with Integral Bytes as a Cyber Security Trainer.

His responsibilities included developing and updating cybersecurity training material, conducting online training sessions, mentoring learners and collaborating with technical and training teams.

His training work focused on practical cybersecurity concepts, problem-solving, security awareness and industry-oriented learning.

ICTRD Faculty Member

In August 2026, Vatsal U. Choksi was appointed as a Faculty Member of the Working Committee at the Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD).

Through this role, he contributes to technical research, educational frameworks, digital innovation initiatives and technology-oriented academic activities.

His areas of involvement include:

• Technical research
• Cybersecurity education
• Digital innovation
• Educational frameworks
• Technology-oriented pedagogy
• Research collaboration
• Emerging technologies
• Industry-academia interaction

His association with ICTRD adds an academic and research dimension to his professional work in cybersecurity and technology education.

National Cyber Security Research Council

Choksi is also associated with the National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) as an Associate Member.

His association involves engagement with cybersecurity research initiatives, professional discussions, research frameworks and developments relating to cybersecurity and technology.

Cybersecurity Expertise

A significant part of Choksi's professional profile is centered on cybersecurity operations and applied information security.

His areas of expertise and professional interest include:

• Security Operations Centre management
• Security monitoring
• Threat hunting
• SIEM
• Incident response
• Vulnerability assessment
• Product security
• AI product security
• Cloud security
• Digital forensics
• Cloud forensics
• Digital evidence collection
• File-system analysis
• Cyber resilience
• Security awareness
• Information security

His industry experience provides a practical foundation for his current academic teaching and research activities.

Digital Forensics and Research

Choksi's research interests include digital evidence, digital forensics, cloud environments, file-system analytics, artificial intelligence and cyber resilience.

His research and publication activities explore topics related to the collection and preservation of digital evidence, forensic analysis of cloud environments, artificial intelligence-driven threat detection and cybersecurity.

His listed published works include:

• Bits Don’t Lie: Fundamentals of Digital Evidence Collection
• AI-Driven Threat Detection: Enhancing Predictive Cyber Resilience in Multidisciplinary Networks
• Forensically Sound Digital Evidence Collection in Cloud Environments
• Machine Learning Approaches in Alzheimer's Disease: Early Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Optimisation
• Forensic Archaeology: Digging into File Systems
• Explainable AI (XAI) in Cybersecurity Decision-Making

These works reflect an interdisciplinary research profile involving cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, machine learning and data analysis.

AI, Cloud Security and Emerging Technologies

Choksi's professional development includes specialized learning and credentials in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science and cybersecurity.

His credentials include professional learning associated with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including areas such as:

• Multicloud architecture
• Generative AI
• Data science
• Cloud technologies
• Artificial intelligence

His interests in cloud and AI security include cloud forensics, AI-assisted threat detection, security analytics, cyber resilience and security considerations surrounding emerging technologies.

Cybersecurity Education and Mentorship

As an educator and cybersecurity trainer, Choksi focuses on practical learning and professional mentorship.

His educational methodology includes:

• Practical cybersecurity exercises
• Virtual cybersecurity laboratories
• Penetration-testing activities
• Security-operation simulations
• Digital-forensics exercises
• Capstone projects
• Individual mentoring
• Cyber-awareness programs
• Industry-oriented training

His objective is to help students understand cybersecurity beyond theoretical concepts by connecting academic learning with practical security scenarios.

Professional Overview

Choksi's career has developed around the intersection of academic learning, cybersecurity operations, applied research and professional training.

His professional areas include:

• Cybersecurity
• Digital forensics
• Cloud security
• Cloud forensics
• Artificial intelligence security
• AI product security
• Security Operations Centre operations
• Threat hunting
• SIEM
• Incident response
• Vulnerability assessment
• Product security
• Digital evidence collection
• File-system analysis
• Cyber resilience
• Cybersecurity education
• Technology research
• Academic mentoring
• Cyber awareness

His professional profile emphasizes connecting theoretical cybersecurity concepts with practical security operations and hands-on learning.

Books and Publications

• Book: Modern Cyber Security: Threats, Technologies and Defense
• Author: Vatsal Uday Choksi
• Publisher: AgniLeaf Press
• Subject: Cybersecurity, cyber threats, digital security, and defense
• Availability: Amazon Kindle, Pothi.com, and Google Books
• Publication Statement: "Cyber security is not just a technical challenge, it is a shared responsibility."
• Statement attributed to: Vatsal Uday Choksi

Certifications and Professional Training

Choksi has completed a range of professional courses, certifications, job simulations, awareness programs and specialized cybersecurity training.

His certifications and professional training include:

Cybersecurity, Networking and Digital Forensics Certifications

• Cisco — Certificate of Ethical Hacker — Ethical Hacking
• Cisco — Certificate of Cyber Threat Management — Cybersecurity
• Cisco — Certificate of Ethical Hacker — Badge — Ethical Hacking
• Cisco — Certificate of Cyber Threat Management — Badge — Cybersecurity
• Coursera & Google — Connect and Protect — Networks and Network Security — Network Security
• Coursera & Google — Tools of the Trade — Linux and SQL — Linux & SQL
• Coursera & Cisco — Threat Investigation — Threat Investigation
• Coursera & Cisco — Security Operations Center — Security Operations
• Coursera & Cisco — Network Security — Network Security
• Coursera & Google — Foundations of Cybersecurity — Cybersecurity
• EC-Council & CodeRed — Android Bug Bounty Hunting — Hunt Like a Rat — Mobile Security
• EC-Council & CodeRed — Introduction to Dark Web, Anonymity, and Cryptocurrency — Cybersecurity
• EC-Council & CodeRed — SQL Injection Attacks — Web Security
• EC-Council — Make In-House Hacking and Pentesting Lab — Ethical Hacking
• Google Cloud — Chronicle Security Operations Platform — Deep Dive — Security Operations
• Google Cloud — Introduction to Google Security Operations — Unified SecOps — Security Operations
• Great Learning — Advance Cyber Security — Threats & Governance — Cybersecurity
• Great Learning — Application and Network Security Essentials — Network Security
• Great Learning — Cybersecurity and Digital Security Essentials — Cybersecurity
• Great Learning — Cyber Security Compliance & Regulation — Cybersecurity Compliance
• Great Learning — Cyber Security Threats — Cybersecurity
• Great Learning — Cyber Forensics — Cyber Forensics
• Great Learning — Cloud Security Practices — Cloud Security
• Great Learning — Digital Forensics Essentials — Digital Forensics
• Great Learning — Ethical Hacking Techniques — Ethical Hacking
• Great Learning — Network Attacks in Cyber Security — Network Security
• Great Learning — Network Security — Network Security
• Great Learning — Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking — Penetration Testing
• Great Learning — Risk and Threat Management Strategy — Risk Management
• IBM — Cybersecurity Fundamentals — Cybersecurity
• Hackviser — Certified Cybersecurity Foundation — Cybersecurity
• ICTRD — Certified Cyber Security Professional Program — Cybersecurity
• ICTRD — Certified Cyber Security Professional Program — Proficiency Certificate — Cybersecurity
• ICTRD — Certified Cyber Security Professional Program — Marksheet — Cybersecurity
• ISC2 — CC Domain 1 — Security Principles — Security Principles
• ISC2 — CC Domain 2 — Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Concepts — Incident Response
• ISC2 — CC Domain 3 — Access Controls Concepts — Access Control
• ISC2 — CC Domain 4 — Network Security — Network Security
• ISC2 — CC Domain 5 — Security Operations — Security Operations
• NFSU — Foundation of IoT Security — IoT Security
• OPSWAT — Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection (ICIP) — Infrastructure Security
• Red Team Leaders — Certified LLM Security Professional — LLM Security
• Red Team Leaders — Certified LLM Security Professional — Badge — LLM Security
• Reliance Foundation — Application Security — Application Security
• Reliance Foundation — Data Security Management — Data Security
• Reliance Foundation — Cyber Security Associate — Cybersecurity
• Reliance Foundation — Application Security Analyst — Application Security
• Reliance Foundation — Security Analyst — Cybersecurity
• Reliance Foundation — Mobile Device Management Analyst — Mobile Security
• Reliance Foundation — IoT-Security Specialist — IoT Security
• TestDome — Skills of Cybersecurity — Cybersecurity
• Tech Mahindra Foundation — Skills of Cybersecurity — Cybersecurity
• Cyber Matrics — Real-World Cyber Security Practices — Cybersecurity
• Blue Cape Security — DFIR Foundations & Techniques Course — Digital Forensics
• SVNIT — Advance Threat — BootCamp — Threat Security
• Government of Gujarat — Cyber Security & Awareness — Cyber Awareness
• ISEA, MeitY, I4C & MHA — WiFi Security Essentials — Online Quiz — WiFi Security

Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Technology Training

• Oracle — Multicloud Architect Professional — Cloud Architecture
• Oracle — Generative AI Professional — Generative AI
• Oracle — ERP Process Essentials — Enterprise Technology
• Oracle — Data Science Professional — Data Science
• Oracle — Data Platform Foundation Associate — Data Platforms
• Oracle — Cloud Infrastructure Foundation Associate — Cloud Infrastructure
• Oracle — Architect Associate — Cloud Architecture
• Oracle — AI Foundation Associate — Artificial Intelligence
• Great Learning — AI and Big Data in IoT — AI & IoT
• Great Learning — AI for Business Innovation — From GenAI to POCs — Artificial Intelligence
• Great Learning — AWS AI Services Essentials — AWS & AI
• Great Learning — AWS Cloud Computing Essentials — Cloud Computing
• Great Learning — AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials — AWS
• Great Learning — AWS Database Essentials — Cloud Databases
• Great Learning — AWS Generative AI for Leaders — Generative AI
• Great Learning — Cloud Security and IAM Essentials — Cloud Security
• Great Learning — Cloud Networking with AWS VPC — Cloud Networking
• Great Learning — Cloud Native DevOps with AWS — Cloud & DevOps
• Great Learning — Azure Managed Services and Operations — Microsoft Azure
• Great Learning — AWS Managed Services Essentials — AWS
• Great Learning — AWS IoT Essentials for Smart Applications — AWS & IoT
• Great Learning — AWS Image Processing — Image Processing
• Great Learning — Data Structures and Algorithms with Python — Python & DSA
• Great Learning — Data Mining — Data Mining
• Great Learning — End-to-End NLP with Python — Build Chatbots and LLM Applications — NLP & AI
• Great Learning — Digital Image Processing — Image Processing
• Great Learning — Master Python Programming — Python
• Great Learning — Master Generative AI — Generative AI
• Great Learning — Master Data Science & Machine Learning in Python — Data Science & ML
• Great Learning — Master Artificial Intelligence — Artificial Intelligence
• Great Learning — Hands-On Data Science Using Python — Data Science
• Great Learning — Statistics for Data Science & Analytics — Data Science
• Great Learning — Robotics and AI — Robotics & AI
• Reliance Foundation — AI-Machine Learning Engineer — AI & Machine Learning
• Reliance Foundation — AI-DevOps Engineer — AI & DevOps
• Reliance Foundation — AI Solutions Architect — AI Architecture
• Reliance Foundation — AI Data Engineer — AI & Data Engineering
• Reliance Foundation — Applied Machine Learning — Machine Learning
• Reliance Foundation — Data Mining — Data Mining
• Reliance Foundation — IoT Testing — IoT Security
• Reliance Foundation — IoT Domain Specialist — IoT
• Reliance Foundation — IoT-Network Specialist — IoT Networking
• Microsoft — SOAR — AI to Aspire — Artificial Intelligence
• HCL Technologies — SOAR — AI to Aspire — Artificial Intelligence
• Microsoft — SOAR — AI to Acquire — Artificial Intelligence
• Microsoft — SOAR — AI for Educators — AI Education
• Government of Gujarat — AI & Synthetic Intelligence Tools for Modern Educators — AI Education

Professional Development and Other Training

• TCS iON — Career Edge — Young Professional — Professional Development
• Great Learning — Business Management Essentials — Business Management
• Great Learning — Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding — Entrepreneurship
• Great Learning — Event Management — Event Management
• Great Learning — Front End Web Development Essentials — Web Development
• Great Learning — Human Resource Management — From Strategy to Execution — Human Resources
• Great Learning — Marketing Management & Strategy — Marketing
• Great Learning — Lead Generation & Conversions in Digital Marketing — Digital Marketing
• Great Learning — Master Data Analytics in SQL and Excel — Data Analytics
• Great Learning — Master Data Analytics in SQL — SQL & Data Analytics
• Great Learning — Master Data Analytics in Excel — Data Analytics
• Great Learning — Mastering Digital Marketing — Digital Marketing
• Great Learning — Operations Management Essentials — Operations Management
• Great Learning — React Essentials and Advanced Concepts — React Development
• Great Learning — Social Media Management — Digital Marketing
• Great Learning — Strategic Leadership for the AI-Driven Future — AI & Leadership
• Great Learning — Strategic Management for Business Growth — Strategic Management
• Great Learning — Web and Digital Analytics Essentials — Digital Analytics
• NISM — Financial Literacy Course for Bharat — Financial Literacy
• SEBI-NISM — Investor Awareness Test — Financial Awareness
• Habuild — World Record Certification in Yoga — Yoga & Wellness
• Reliance Foundation — Digital Marketing — Digital Marketing
• Reliance Foundation — Design Techniques of E-Mobility Systems — E-Mobility

His broader professional credentials span cybersecurity operations, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data science, digital forensics, information security and technology education.

Online Internship

• YuvaIntern — Cyber Security Analyst – E-Governance & Digital Services — Certificate issued July 25, 2026.
• YuvaIntern — Virtual Data Science Explorer Intern — Certificate issued July 25, 2026.
• Forage — Introduction to Cybersecurity Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 24, 2025; practical tasks included data analysis, incident response, security awareness, and penetration testing.
• Forage — Shields Up: Cybersecurity Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 24, 2025; practical tasks included responding to a zero-day vulnerability and bypassing ransomware.
• Forage — Cybersecurity Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 24, 2025; practical tasks included responding to a malware attack, analyzing and mitigating the attack, and conducting an incident postmortem.
• Forage — Digital Law Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 24, 2025; practical tasks included connected and autonomous vehicle legal issues, smart legal contracts, dispute analysis, and client-facing legal drafting.
• Forage — Cybersecurity Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 18, 2025; practical tasks included designing a phishing email simulation and interpreting phishing simulation results.
• Deloitte — Cyber Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 18, 2025; completed practical tasks related to cybersecurity.
• Forage — Cyber Security Operations Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, December 18, 2025; practical tasks included an introduction to cybersecurity and cybersecurity risk assessment.
• Forage — Cybersecurity Analyst Job Simulation — Certificate of Completion, September 2, 2025; practical tasks included IAM fundamentals, IAM strategy assessment, crafting custom IAM solutions, and platform integration.

Honors and Awards

Vatsal U. Choksi has received professional and academic recognition including:

• Bharat Gaurav Excellence Award 2026
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Seva Ratna Samman 2026

These recognitions form part of his professional profile and reflect his involvement in technology, education and professional activities.

Academic and Professional Skills

Choksi's listed professional skills include:

• Academic Administration
• Faculty Training
• Academic Management
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics
• Cloud Security
• SOC Operations
• Threat Hunting
• SIEM
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Product Security
• AI Product Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Cybersecurity Education
• Digital Evidence
• Security Awareness
• Research
• Academic Mentoring
• Community Cybersecurity Awareness

Community Cybersecurity Awareness

Choksi is involved in cybersecurity awareness and digital-literacy activities aimed at improving public understanding of cyber hygiene, online privacy and responsible digital practices.

His outreach interests include students, educational institutions, rural communities and other groups that can benefit from greater awareness of cybersecurity risks and digital safety practices.

His community-oriented work complements his academic and professional cybersecurity activities.

Professional Philosophy

Choksi's professional approach emphasizes the connection between research, practical cybersecurity, academic education and mentorship.

His career can broadly be represented through the progression:

Research → Practical Security → Academic Learning → Mentorship → Cyber Resilience

He focuses on developing cybersecurity knowledge, promoting practical learning, supporting technology education and preparing students and professionals for emerging challenges in the digital environment.

Current Roles and Affiliations

Vatsal U. Choksi currently holds academic, research and professional affiliations across higher education, technical research and cybersecurity.

• Vidyabharti Trust College of Master in Computer Application, Gujarat Technological University — Assistant Professor — Present
• Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD) — Faculty Member, Working Committee — August 2026 – Present
• National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) — Associate Member — August 2026 – Present

Professional Areas

Vatsal U. Choksi's professional areas include:

• Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity education
• Cybersecurity research
• Digital forensics
• Cloud security
• Cloud forensics
• Artificial intelligence security
• AI product security
• Security operations
• SOC management
• Threat detection
• Threat hunting
• SIEM
• Incident response
• Vulnerability assessment
• Product security
• Digital evidence
• File-system analysis
• Cyber resilience
• Academic administration
• Faculty training
• Technology education
• Cyber awareness
• Information security
• Data science
• Academic mentoring

Career Timeline

• 2019 — Shree Swaminarayan H.V. Vidyalaya — Completed secondary education.
• 2021 — Higher Secondary Education — Completed higher-secondary education in Commerce.
• August 2021 – August 2024 — Bhagwan Mahavir University — Completed a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security.
• January 2022 – September 2023 — SHV Infotech — Worked as a Product Security Analyst.
• October 2023 – March 2025 — ALGOBRAIN AI — Worked as an AI Product Security Analyst.
• August 2024 – April 2026 — Bhagwan Mahavir University — Completed a Master's degree in Cyber Security.
• February 2025 – November 2025 — Integral Bytes — Worked as a Cyber Security Trainer.
• October 2025 – April 2026 — SHV Infotech — Worked as a SOC Analyst Manager.
• August 2026 – Present — Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD) — Faculty Member, Working Committee.
• August 2026 – Present — National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) — Associate Member.
• Present — Vidyabharti Trust College / Gujarat Technological University (GTU) ecosystem — Assistant Professor.

Contact

• Email: mailto:vatsal20.uc@gmail.com
• Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-vatsal-u-choksi-3015aa378/

See Also

• Cybersecurity
• Digital forensics
• Cloud security
• Information security
• Artificial intelligence
• Security Operations Centre
• Gujarat Technological University
• Bhagwan Mahavir University
• Cybersecurity education
• Digital evidence
• Artificial intelligence security
• Threat hunting
• Security information and event management

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Personal Information

Full Name	Vatsal U. Choksi
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Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Cybersecurity Educator, Academic, Researcher, Information-Security Professional
Known For	Cybersecurity education, digital forensics, cloud security, AI security, SOC operations and technology research
Awards	Bharat Gaurav Excellence Award 2026; Atal Bihari Vajpayee Seva Ratna Samman 2026
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