Parichay Rai is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity with a comprehensive background encompassing various roles and responsibilities. Currently serving as Pentest Lead and Cyber Security Specialist at Group 42 since November 2020, Parichay previously held managerial and consultancy positions at Etihad Airways and First Abu Dhabi Bank, respectively. Early career experience includes roles as Security Consultant at Paramount Computer Systems and Security Researcher at Teamsecur3, along with an internship at Cyber Cell Gurgaon, which provided insights into cybercrime. Parichay holds a Master's degree in Cyber Law and Information Security from IIIT Allahabad, attained between 2012 and 2014.