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Amit Pawar

Amit Pawar is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 19 years of experience under his belt, providing strategic insights and innovative solutions across IT and OT environments. Over the course of his career, Amit has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting mission-critical infrastructure and enhancing security measures for various industries. His primary focus has been on Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, and Manufacturing verticals, where he has been instrumental in shaping cybersecurity policies and practices that cater to the unique needs of each sector. Amit's expertise spans an impressive range of cybersecurity services, including risk assessment, policy development, architecture, transformation, technology integration, and managed security services. His in-depth knowledge and experience have enabled him to design, implement, and manage crucial cybersecurity controls for large IT and OT landscapes. As a trusted advisor in his field, Amit consistently delivers forward-thinking solutions that balance risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Nuclear for AI
Part Two: NEI 08-09 and RG 5.71 in the “Nuclear for AI” Era: How to Implement the Baseline Without Losing the Schedule AI SecurityAll BlogsCritical InfrastructureZero Trust
March 10, 2026

Part Two: NEI 08-09 and RG 5.71 in the “Nuclear for AI” Era: How to Implement the Baseline Without Losing the Schedule

Authors: Amit Pawar (Xage Security), Bill Lawrence (ITEGRITI), Michael Sanchez (ITEGRITI), Tushar Trivedi (LTIMindtree) In part one of this series, we provided an overview of the U.S. nuclear cybersecurity baseline,…
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CISAs AI-in-OT Principles
From AI Guidance to Enforceable Controls: How to Operationalize CISA’s AI-in-OT Principles All BlogsCritical InfrastructureGovernment CybersecurityIndustrial CybersecurityZero Trust
January 15, 2026

From AI Guidance to Enforceable Controls: How to Operationalize CISA’s AI-in-OT Principles

Amit Pawar, SVP, Solutions Advisory & Customer Success, Xage Security Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in operational technology (OT). Across critical infrastructure, AI is rapidly moving from…
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Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Protection of Critical Infrastructure: Adopting Zero Trust and Strategic Resilience for Modern Threats All BlogsCritical InfrastructureZero Trust
December 12, 2025

Protection of Critical Infrastructure: Adopting Zero Trust and Strategic Resilience for Modern Threats

Authors: Rangappa Halagani, Senior Director, OT/IoT Cybersecurity, LTIMindtree and Amit Pawar, SVP, Solutions Advisory & Customer Success, Xage Security Safeguarding critical infrastructure has emerged as a paramount concern in the current…
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CISA Emergency Directive 25-03
CISA’s Emergency Directive on Cisco VPNs [CISA ED 25-03]: Short-Term and Long-Term Response Strategy AI SecurityAll BlogsCyber NewsGovernment CybersecurityZero Trust
October 3, 2025

CISA’s Emergency Directive on Cisco VPNs [CISA ED 25-03]: Short-Term and Long-Term Response Strategy

Author: Amit Pawar, VP of Consulting and Services, Xage Security  Urgent Directive for Cisco ASA/Firepower – A Symptom of Bigger Issues Late September 2025 saw U.S. federal agencies scrambling under…
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