An Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering graduate from BE College, Shibpore, M. Tech from IIT, Kharagpur, MMS from Osmania University and M. Phil from Madras University, Major General PK Mallick, VSM (Retd.) was commissioned in the Corps of Signals of Indian Army. The officer has interest in Cyber Warfare, Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, Technology and Strategic Affairs. His last posting before retirement was Senior Directing Staff (Army) at National Defence College, New Delhi. He runs two popular websites on strategic affairs @ http://strategicstudyindia.com/ and https://indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com/ Currently, is a consultant with Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi