Parul Khanna
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| Born | August 13, 1991 Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | Concordia University, Montreal |
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| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Website | www www |
Parul Khanna (born 13 August 1991) is a Canadian-Indian cybersecurity expert, personal finance and lifestyle coach, and entrepreneur. He currently holds a leadership role in the field of Cyber Security at a prominent financial institution in Montreal, Canada. Khanna is best known for his YouTube channel, "ParulTV", where he shares his knowledge and expertise on a range of topics, including education, career, and personal finance. His engaging and relatable approach to content creation has made him a go-to resource for those looking to improve their financial literacy and advance their careers. In a short time, his channel became Quebec's largest-followed YouTube channel.[1]
Khanna has often been covered by the media for his journey, from starting his YouTube channel to building a large following on social media and becoming one of the most recognized and respected experts in his field. He continues to be inspired by his commitment to making a positive impact in the world and strives to make himself proud in all he does.[2]
Born and raised in Jalandhar, Punjab, he now permanently resides in Montreal, Canada, where he has been a permanent resident since 2013.
Khanna has often been seen at industry events and conferences on the subjects of cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, ethical hacking, and other IT security subjects. He has been seen at the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defense, India Info Security week, Infosec Asia, Enterprise Architecture, Retail Asia 2013, and others.
Biography
Parul Khanna was born on 13 August 1991 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, to a loving family. His late father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a dedicated educator who devoted her life to the education of society. As the principal of a school, she has had a significant impact on the lives of countless students, instilling in them a love of learning and a drive for success. Growing up with parents who placed such a high value on education and hard work.
After failing his high school board exams and experiencing a personal security breach, he developed a passion for information security and ethical hacking. He went on to earn a Master of Applied Sciences in Information Systems Security from Concordia University in Montreal. He received multiple scholarships for his academic excellence, totaling $50,000.
Khanna first gained serious attention from the media for his ethical hacking NGO, Third Eye, which worked to help people affected by cybercrime. His news was covered by the Times of India, and shared that less than 12% of people know that their mobiles, emails, and social media accounts can be easily hacked.
Khanna pursued a successful career in the field of cybersecurity and is an established content creator. He is best known for creating informational YouTube content that covers a wide range of topics, including education, career, and personal finance. From the beginning, Khanna was able to gain some serious attention from viewers, as he could help them understand the complex subjects easily.
His approach to content development is entertaining and relevant, making him a go-to resource for anybody trying to better their financial literacy, progress their professions, or just learn more about these essential issues. His content was used by students, professionals, and people looking to make more informed decisions about their finances and career. Khanna was often recommended as a pioneer by several industry experts, which also helped him to gain some serious attention.
Parul Khanna, founder of Canada Mastery, is set to launch in Canada and is dedicated to empowering immigrants in Canada through education and skills training. The organization offers unique online courses covering subjects such as personal finance, career development, and practical skills. The platform provides a comprehensive learning experience aimed at equipping individuals with the necessary tools to succeed in their new home.
Khanna has over 420K subscribers on both his YouTube and Instagram channels.[3]
Awards and recognition
Khanna has received several awards and recognition for his work on several occasions. Some of them include
- 2016: Mitacs Canada Accelerate Research Bursary
- 2014: Recipient of Concordia Merit Scholarship, Concordia University
- 2013: Medal of Honour at Information Awareness Warfare, Indian Air Force
- 2013: Best Paper Award, IT Bonanza G.N.D.U.
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In the media
References
- ↑ Parul, TV (15 March 2021). "Who is Parul TV? Parul Khanna (Parul TV Youtuber) Bio". WIRALSPACE. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ Feb 09, EIN Presswire (19 January 2023). "ParulTV Reaches Impressive Milestone with over 400k Followers on Social Media". khon2.com. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ↑ News, E. I. N.; Khanna, Parul (9 February 2023). "ParulTV Reaches Impressive Milestone with over 400k Followers on Social Media". EIN News. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
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