Ankita Dhakar is a pioneering entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, renowned for her innovative contributions to digital security. She is the CEO and co-founder of Capture The Bug, an advanced Pentesting as a Service (PTaaS) platform, and SecurityLit, a company focused on making cybersecurity accessible for businesses of all sizes.

After moving to New Zealand in 2015, Ankita co-founded SecurityLit in 2020, delivering tailored security solutions to sectors such as banking, insurance, and healthcare. Her leadership and vision led to the creation of Capture The Bug, which provides high-quality, on-demand pentesting services to high-growth tech startups.

Ankita is also an active member of the cybersecurity community, having spoken at prominent conferences like CHCon and BSides, served as a guest lecturer at the University of Auckland, and been a recurring speaker at the NZ Cybersecurity Challenge in Hamilton. Her journey from newcomer to New Zealand to a leading figure in the cybersecurity industry showcases her resilience, adaptability, and visionary approach, making her a significant influencer in the field of digital security.