Vinayak Waghmode — Co-Founder

With over decade experience across the cybersecurity landscape, I currently serve as the Chief Business Officer at DefensaNet Securities LLP, a cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated to securing digital enterprises and enabling strategic cyber resilience. My journey in technology began at the age of 19 when I launched my own network installation business, gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience early in my career. From there, I progressed to roles as a network engineer with Emirates, and later specialized in building cyber forensic labs for government agencies — a mission-critical foundation that deepened my technical and investigative capabilities. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to globally recognized organizations such as Atos, Deloitte, and State Bank of Mauritius, working across domains like enterprise security architecture, cyber governance, regulatory compliance, and digital risk management. Today, I lead business strategy and growth at DefensaNet, where we deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions, empower CISOs, and build next-gen defense capabilities for clients across BFSI, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business, driving cyber maturity, and mentoring future security leaders. Whether it’s securing cloud transitions, navigating regulatory frameworks, or responding to advanced threats — I believe in proactive defense and purpose-driven cybersecurity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on enterprise security and risk management.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 18 yrs 3 mos