Vatsal U. Choksi

{{BiographyLayout |name=Vatsal U. Choksi |designation=Cybersecurity Educator, Academic, Researcher & Information-Security Professional |photo=Vatsal_U_Choksi.jpeg |banner=Vatsal_U_Choksi_Banner.png |birth_date= |birth_place= |nationality=Indian |occupation=Cybersecurity Educator, Academic, Researcher, Information-Security Professional |known_for=Cybersecurity Education, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security, AI Security, SOC Operations, Cybersecurity Research |awards=Bharat Gaurav Excellence Award 2026; Atal Bihari Vajpayee Seva Ratna Samman 2026 |website= |biography=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 of Master in Computer Application, Gujarat Technological University. He is also associated with the Indian Council for Technical Research & Development (ICTRD) as a Faculty Member of the Working Committee and with the National Cyber Security Research Council (NCSRC) as an Associate Member. His professional experience includes product security, AI product security, SOC operations, threat hunting, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, incident response, digital forensics, cloud security, cybersecurity training, and technology research. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Vidyabharti Trust College of Master in Computer Application, Gujarat Technological University. He is also associated with the academic ecosystem of Gujarat Technological University (GTU). 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 his higher-secondary education in 2021.

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

He completed a 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 of Master in Computer Application, Gujarat Technological University.

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 and academic 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
Security Information and Event Management (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 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

These publications 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.

Certifications and Professional Training

Choksi has completed professional courses, certifications, job simulations, awareness programs, and specialized cybersecurity training across cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, digital forensics, networking, and technology education.

No.	Issuing Organization	Certificate / Credential	Field
1	Cisco	Certificate of Ethical Hacker	Ethical Hacking
2	Cisco	Certificate of Cyber Threat Management	Cybersecurity
3	Cisco	Certificate of Ethical Hacker — Badge	Ethical Hacking
4	Cisco	Certificate of Cyber Threat Management — Badge	Cybersecurity
5	Coursera & Google	Connect and Protect — Networks and Network Security	Network Security
6	Coursera & Google	Tools of the Trade — Linux and SQL	Linux & SQL
7	Coursera & Cisco	Threat Investigation	Threat Investigation
8	Coursera & Cisco	Security Operations Center	Security Operations
9	Coursera & Cisco	Network Security	Network Security
10	Coursera & Google	Foundations of Cybersecurity	Cybersecurity
11	EC-Council & CodeRed	Android Bug Bounty Hunting — Hunt Like a Rat	Mobile Security
12	EC-Council & CodeRed	Introduction to Dark Web, Anonymity, and Cryptocurrency	Cybersecurity
13	EC-Council & CodeRed	SQL Injection Attacks	Web Security
14	EC-Council	Make In-House Hacking and Pentesting Lab	Ethical Hacking
15	Google Cloud	Chronicle Security Operations Platform — Deep Dive	Security Operations
16	Google Cloud	Introduction to Google Security Operations — Unified SecOps	Security Operations
17	Great Learning	Advance Cyber Security — Threats & Governance	Cybersecurity
18	Great Learning	AI and Big Data in IoT	AI & IoT
19	Great Learning	AI for Business Innovation — From GenAI to POCs	Artificial Intelligence
20	Great Learning	AI in Digital Marketing	AI & Digital Marketing
21	Great Learning	Application and Network Security Essentials	Network Security
22	Great Learning	AWS AI Services Essentials	AWS & AI
23	Great Learning	AWS Cloud Computing Essentials	Cloud Computing
24	Great Learning	AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials	AWS
25	Great Learning	AWS Database Essentials	Cloud Databases
26	Great Learning	AWS Generative AI for Leaders	Generative AI
27	Great Learning	Cloud Security and IAM Essentials	Cloud Security
28	Great Learning	Cloud Networking with AWS VPC	Cloud Networking
29	Great Learning	Cloud Native DevOps with AWS	Cloud & DevOps
30	Great Learning	Business Management Essentials	Business Management
31	Great Learning	Azure Managed Services and Operations	Microsoft Azure
32	Great Learning	AWS Managed Services Essentials	AWS
33	Great Learning	AWS IoT Essentials for Smart Applications	AWS & IoT
34	Great Learning	AWS Image Processing	Image Processing
35	Great Learning	Data Structures and Algorithms with Python	Python & DSA
36	Great Learning	Data Mining	Data Mining
37	Great Learning	Cybersecurity and Digital Security Essentials	Cybersecurity
38	Great Learning	Cyber Security Compliance & Regulation	Cybersecurity Compliance
39	Great Learning	Cyber Security Threats	Cybersecurity
40	Great Learning	Cyber Forensics	Cyber Forensics
41	Great Learning	Cloud Security Practices	Cloud Security
42	Great Learning	Hands-on AWS Cloud Training Essentials	AWS Cloud
43	Great Learning	Front End Web Development Essentials	Web Development
44	Great Learning	Event Management	Event Management
45	Great Learning	Ethical Hacking Techniques	Ethical Hacking
46	Great Learning	Ethical Hacking — Mobile Platforms & Network Architecture	Mobile & Network Security
47	Great Learning	Entrepreneurship Essentials for Growth and Funding	Entrepreneurship
48	Great Learning	End-to-End NLP with Python — Build Chatbots and LLM Applications	NLP & AI
49	Great Learning	Digital Image Processing	Image Processing
50	Great Learning	Digital Forensics Essentials	Digital Forensics
51	Great Learning	Data-Driven Product Management	Product Management
52	Great Learning	Master Python Programming	Python
53	Great Learning	Master Generative AI	Generative AI
54	Great Learning	Master Data Science & Machine Learning in Python	Data Science & ML
55	Great Learning	Master Data Analytics in SQL and Excel	Data Analytics
56	Great Learning	Master Data Analytics in SQL	SQL & Data Analytics
57	Great Learning	Master Data Analytics in Excel	Data Analytics
58	Great Learning	Master Artificial Intelligence	Artificial Intelligence
59	Great Learning	Marketing Management & Strategy	Marketing
60	Great Learning	Lead Generation & Conversions in Digital Marketing	Digital Marketing
61	Great Learning	IoT Data Analytics	IoT & Data Analytics
62	Great Learning	IAM Cloud Security	Cloud Security
63	Great Learning	Human Resource Management — From Strategy to Execution	Human Resources
64	Great Learning	Hands-On Data Science Using Python	Data Science
65	Great Learning	Mastering Digital Marketing	Digital Marketing
66	Great Learning	Microsoft Azure Essentials	Microsoft Azure
67	Great Learning	Network Attacks in Cyber Security	Network Security
68	Great Learning	Network Security	Network Security
69	Great Learning	Operating Systems & Networking Essentials	Networking
70	Great Learning	Operations Management Essentials	Operations Management
71	Great Learning	Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking	Penetration Testing
72	Great Learning	React Essentials and Advanced Concepts	React Development
73	Great Learning	Risk and Threat Management Strategy	Risk Management
74	Great Learning	Robotics and AI	Robotics & AI
75	Great Learning	Social Media Management	Digital Marketing
76	Great Learning	Statistics for Data Science & Analytics	Data Science
77	Great Learning	Strategic Leadership for the AI-Driven Future	AI & Leadership
78	Great Learning	Strategic Management for Business Growth	Strategic Management
79	Great Learning	Web and Digital Analytics Essentials	Digital Analytics
80	IBM	Cybersecurity Fundamentals	Cybersecurity
81	Hackviser	Certified Cybersecurity Foundation	Cybersecurity
82	ICTRD	Certified Cyber Security Professional Program	Cybersecurity
83	ICTRD	Certified Cyber Security Professional Program — Proficiency Certificate	Cybersecurity
84	ICTRD	Certified Cyber Security Professional Program — Marksheet	Cybersecurity
85	ISC2	CC Domain 1 — Security Principles	Security Principles
86	ISC2	CC Domain 2 — Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Concepts	Incident Response
87	ISC2	CC Domain 3 — Access Controls Concepts	Access Control
88	ISC2	CC Domain 4 — Network Security	Network Security
89	ISC2	CC Domain 5 — Security Operations	Security Operations
90	Microsoft	SOAR — AI to Aspire	Artificial Intelligence
91	HCL Technologies	SOAR — AI to Aspire	Artificial Intelligence
92	Microsoft	SOAR — AI to Acquire	Artificial Intelligence
93	Microsoft	SOAR — AI for Educators	AI Education
94	NFSU	Foundation of IoT Security	IoT Security
95	NISM	Financial Literacy Course for Bharat	Financial Literacy
96	SEBI-NISM	Investor Awareness Test	Financial Awareness
97	Oracle	Multicloud Architect Professional	Cloud Architecture
98	Oracle	Generative AI Professional	Generative AI
99	Oracle	ERP Process Essentials	Enterprise Technology
100	Oracle	Data Science Professional	Data Science
101	Oracle	Data Platform Foundation Associate	Data Platforms
102	Oracle	Cloud Infrastructure Foundation Associate	Cloud Infrastructure
103	Oracle	Architect Associate	Cloud Architecture
104	Oracle	AI Foundation Associate	Artificial Intelligence
105	OPSWAT	Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection (ICIP)	Infrastructure Security
106	Red Team Leaders	Certified LLM Security Professional	LLM Security
107	Red Team Leaders	Certified LLM Security Professional — Badge	LLM Security
108	Reliance Foundation	Application Security	Application Security
109	Reliance Foundation	AI-Machine Learning Engineer	AI & Machine Learning
110	Reliance Foundation	AI-DevOps Engineer	AI & DevOps
111	Reliance Foundation	AI Solutions Architect	AI Architecture
112	Reliance Foundation	AI Data Engineer	AI & Data Engineering
113	Reliance Foundation	Data Security Management	Data Security
114	Reliance Foundation	Data Mining	Data Mining
115	Reliance Foundation	Cyber Security Associate	Cybersecurity
116	Reliance Foundation	Applied Machine Learning	Machine Learning
117	Reliance Foundation	Application Security Analyst	Application Security
118	Reliance Foundation	IoT Testing	IoT Security
119	Reliance Foundation	IoT Domain Specialist	IoT
120	Reliance Foundation	Drone Developer	Drone Technology
121	Reliance Foundation	Digital Marketing	Digital Marketing
122	Reliance Foundation	Design Techniques of E-Mobility Systems	E-Mobility
123	Reliance Foundation	Security Analyst	Cybersecurity
124	Reliance Foundation	Mobile Device Management Analyst	Mobile Security
125	Reliance Foundation	IoT-Software Analyst	IoT & Software
126	Reliance Foundation	IoT-Security Specialist	IoT Security
127	Reliance Foundation	IoT-Network Specialist	IoT Networking
128	TestDome	Skills of Cybersecurity	Cybersecurity
129	Tech Mahindra Foundation	Skills of Cybersecurity	Cybersecurity
130	TCS iON	Career Edge — Young Professional	Professional Development
131	Cyber Matrics	Real-World Cyber Security Practices	Cybersecurity
132	Blue Cape Security	DFIR Foundations & Techniques Course	Digital Forensics
133	SVNIT	Advance Threat — BootCamp	Threat Security
134	Government of Gujarat	Cyber Security & Awareness	Cyber Awareness
135	Government of Gujarat	AI & Synthetic Intelligence Tools for Modern Educators	AI Education
136	ISEA, MeitY, I4C & MHA	WiFi Security Essentials — Online Quiz	WiFi Security
137	Habuild	World Record Certification in Yoga	Yoga & Wellness

Honors and Awards

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, research, 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

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

Organization	Role	Period
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

Contact

Email: vatsal20.uc@gmail.com
Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
LinkedIn: Vatsal U. Choksi

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