Bikash Barai

Founder

Palo Alto, California, United States20 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Cofounded multiple successful cybersecurity companies.
Pioneered cloud-based security testing solutions.
Led significant acquisitions in the tech industry.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS cybersecurity expert with a strong entrepreneurial background.

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Skills

Core Skills

Continuous Automated Red TeamingAttack Surface ManagementNetwork Penetration TestingApplication Security Testing

Other Skills

Application SecurityCloud SecurityComputer SecurityDigital Footprint DiscoveryEntrepreneurshipFunding AcquisitionM&A Risk AssessmentNetwork SecurityPenetration TestingRansomware Risk AssessmentSaaSSecurity TestingSocial EngineeringSupply Chain Risk AssessmentWeb Application Security

About

Cofounder of FireCompass, iViZ ( Acquired by Cigital / Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) , CISO Platform. FireCompass is a SaaS platform for Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) & Attack Surface Management (ASM). It continuously indexes and monitors the deep, dark & surface web to map out an organization's digital attack surface including Shadow IT blind spots. The platform then automatically launches safe multi-stage attacks, mimicking a real attacker, to help identify attack paths before hackers do. The platform eliminates the need for multiple tools and significant manual effort while providing continuous and proactive security. The product is being used by the top 3 telecom companies, top 3 IT companies, major banks/financial services companies, and others spanning multiple industries. The use cases are : Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) Attack Surface Management (ASM) SOC & Security Control Effectiveness Testing Digital Footprint & Shadow IT Discovery Ransomware Risk Assessment Supply Chain Risk Assessment M&A Risk Assessment

Experience

Firecompass

Founder , FireCompass

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

FireCompass is a SaaS platform for Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART) & Attack Surface Management (ASM). FireCompass continuously indexes and monitors the deep, dark & surface web using nation-state grade reconnaissance techniques. The platform automatically discovers an organization's digital attack surface and launches multi-stage safe attacks, mimicking a real attacker, to help identify attack paths that are otherwise missed by conventional tools. It combines Attack Surface Management and multiple security testing technologies, eliminating the need for multiple tools and significant manual effort. The product is being used by the top 3 telecom companies, top 3 IT companies, major banks/financial services companies, and others spanning multiple industries. The use cases are :
Continuous Automated Red Teaming (CART)
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
SOC & Security Control Effectiveness Testing
Digital Footprint & Shadow IT Discovery
Ransomware Risk Assessment
Supply Chain Risk Assessment
M&A Risk Assessment

Continuous Automated Red TeamingAttack Surface ManagementDigital Footprint DiscoveryRansomware Risk AssessmentSupply Chain Risk AssessmentM&A Risk Assessment

Smokescreen [acquired by zscaler]

Advisor - Smokescreen [Acquired by Zscaler]

Mar 2018 – Feb 2019 · 11 mos

Cigital, inc (a part of synopsys)

CEO - Cigital India : Acquired by Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS)

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs

Cisoplatform

Cofounder - CISO Platform

Feb 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

CISO Platform is a community driven initiative for collaboration among CISOs and senior security executives.

Iviz security (acquired by cigital inc)

Co Founder - iViZ Security , Acquired by Cigital / Synopsys (NASDAQ : SNPS)

Jan 2006 – Dec 2014 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Founded iViZ Security- a pioneer in taking "Network Penetration Testing" and subsequently "Application Security Testing" to the cloud using SaaS model.
Raised funding from IDG Ventures
Lead iViZ acquisition to Cigital Inc- the largest application security services company
About iViZ Security
Dubbed by Darknet UK, as the “Salesforce of penetration testing” is a pioneer in offering "network penetration testing" and subsequently "application security testing" over the cloud using SaaS model. IDC, the leading technology analyst firm, mentions “iViZ is a stellar example of emerging technology companies”. iViZ has helped 500+ customers worldwide including several marquee names like 2 of the top 3 telecommunications companies, 2 of the top 5 IT Service Providers, and 2 of the Top 10 banks. The solution has also won numerous recognitions from . For more visit : http://www.ivizsecurity.com

Network Penetration TestingApplication Security Testing