We are proud to spotlight the outstanding academic achievements of Dr. Shekhar Pawar, a distinguished alumnus of the Online Global Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program at SSBM Geneva. In 2025 alone, Dr. Pawar has published four impactful research papers across esteemed international journals, contributing significantly to cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Dr. Pawar’s research focuses on the growing need for tailored cybersecurity frameworks for SMEs and micro-enterprises—an area often overlooked despite its critical importance to global economic stability and data protection.
Below is an overview of his 2025 publications:
1.“Need of Paradigm Shift in Cybersecurity Implementation for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”
- Journal: International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime
- Link: Read Full Paper
- Summary: As cyberattacks increasingly target SMEs, Dr. Pawar advocates for a strategic shift in how cybersecurity is approached within this sector. His paper proposes a new framework prioritizing the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and Defense in Depth to address SMEs’ unique resource constraints.
2.“Review and Design of Business Domain-Specific Cybersecurity Controls Framework for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)”
- Journal: Archives of Advanced Engineering Science (Bon View Publishing, Singapore)
- Link: Read Full Paper
- Summary: This paper reviews global cybersecurity frameworks and offers a domain-specific model that adapts security controls to the unique needs of MSMEs, extending the BDSLCCI framework (Business Domain Specific Least Cybersecurity Controls Implementation) to include micro-enterprises.
3.“How BDSLCCI Can Help SMEs to Achieve Data Protection Compliance, Such as EU GDPR and the DPDP Act of India”
- Journal: International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)
- Link: Read Full Paper
- Summary: Addressing complex legal compliance challenges, this research illustrates how the BDSLCCI framework can be leveraged to meet EU GDPR and India’s DPDP Act requirements, enabling SMEs to enhance data protection while managing costs.
4.“Implementing HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity for Healthcare SMEs Using BDSLCCI Framework”
- Journal: European Economic Letters
- Link: Read Full Paper
- Summary: With healthcare SMEs becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, Dr. Pawar applies the BDSLCCI framework to the HIPAA compliance landscape. His work highlights a scalable approach to safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) without overwhelming smaller healthcare providers.
Explore More of Dr. Pawar’s Work
For a comprehensive view of Dr. Shekhar Pawar’s research, including publications from previous years, visit his ORCID profile.
10 Research on the BDSLCCI Framework:
Since its inception in 2022, the BDSLCCI framework has been the focus of extensive research. Below are notable published works:
- “Need of Paradigm Shift in Cybersecurity Implementation for SMEs” Published in the “International Journal of Cybersecurity Intelligence & Cybercrime” (in partnership with Boston University and Bridgewater State University, USA). Research Link here.
- “Review and Design of Business Domain Specific Cybersecurity Controls Framework for MSMEs” Published in the “Archives of Advanced Engineering Science” by Bon View Publishing, Singapore. Research Link here.
- “LCCI: A Framework for Least Cybersecurity Controls to be Implemented for SMEs” Published in Elsevier’s “International Journal of Information Management Data Insights”. Research Link here.
- “Implementing HIPAA Compliant Cybersecurity for Healthcare SMEs using BDSLCCI Framework” Published in the “European Economic Letters”. Research Link here.
- “Need of Stepwise Cybersecurity Controls Implementation Framework for SMEs” Published in the “Journal of Business Management and Economics Statistics” by the Scientific Eminence Group, USA. Research Link here.
- “Importance of Least Cybersecurity Controls for SMEs in a Global Digitalised Economy” Featured in the book “Smart Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Performance Management”. Book Link here.
- “BDSLCCI Framework for SMEs” Published in the “GBIS Journal”, SSBM Geneva, Switzerland. Research Link here.
- “How BDSLCCI Can Help SMEs Achieve GDPR and DPDP Act Compliance” Published in the “International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT)”. Research Link here.
- Book: “BDSLCCI: Business Domain Specific Least Cybersecurity Controls Implementation” Details Dr. Pawar’s research on BDSLCCI and its practical application for SMEs. Book Link here.
- “Need of BDSLCCI Framework for SMEs” Published in “PenTest Magazine”, Hakin9 Media, Warsaw, Poland. Research Link here.
A Proud Moment for SSBM Geneva
Dr. Shekhar Pawar’s dedication to applying academic research to real-world challenges exemplifies the mission of SSBM Geneva’s DBA program—to cultivate thought leaders who drive meaningful change in their industries. His work not only advances cybersecurity strategies for underserved businesses but also reinforces SSBM’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and global impact.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Pawar for his exceptional scholarly contributions and wish him continued success in his academic and professional journey.
