👨‍💻Subho Halder

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Pioneered mobile security solutions for banking apps in Asia.
Led Appknox to become a trusted name in cybersecurity.
Over a decade of experience in application security leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert with a focus on mobile security solutions for financial services.

Contact

subho@appknox.com LinkedIn

Skills

Other Skills

CybersecurityC++Mobile SecurityReverse EngineeringPenetration TestingWeb ApplicationsComputer SecuritySecurityProgrammingCloud ComputingShell ScriptingWeb DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringMobile DevicesWeb Services

About

Leading Appknox as Co-founder, my expertise in mobile security has been pivotal in advancing the safety of banking and payment apps across Asia. My 10-plus years co-founding and steering Appknox have been dedicated to developing robust security frameworks and fostering a proactive culture of innovation. The team and I have achieved significant milestones in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, thanks to our command of web applications and Android development. Embedding my deep-seated values of diligence and strategic foresight, we have successfully positioned Appknox as a trusted ally in the cybersecurity domain.

Experience

13 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

12 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Appknox

4 roles

Co-Founder

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos

Co-Founder of Appknox. I have been the primary force behind what Appknox is and how it is perceived in the market, shaping its DNA across product philosophy, security research depth, and differentiation. I built the core narrative, helped define what we stand for, and drove the standards of execution that made Appknox trusted by enterprise customers. Previously served as CEO. I continue supporting Appknox as a founder, focused on strategy, key relationships, and long-term direction.

Cofounder & CEO

Sep 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

As the CEO of Appknox, I lead the company’s vision, mission, and strategy to position it as a global leader in application security. My focus is on driving business growth by scaling revenue, enhancing customer retention, and expanding our footprint across SEA, GCC, US, and India. By fostering a customer-centric approach, I ensure our solutions align with evolving security needs while delivering measurable value to customers and stakeholders.
I oversee the development of cutting-edge innovations, including scalable engineering architectures and AI-driven capabilities, to elevate our product offerings. I prioritize operational excellence while optimizing delivery pipelines and customer success processes. My leadership extends to building and empowering high-performing teams across product, engineering, marketing, and sales to achieve organizational goals.
Beyond operational leadership, I represent Appknox at global forums like OWASP, ADA, IOXt to share insights and establish thought leadership in the application security domain. My commitment is to align our long-term vision with impactful strategies that drive growth, innovation, and industry recognition.

Cofounder and Chief Information Security Officer

Sep 2019 – Mar 2026 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Co-Founder, CTO, Chief Technical Scientist

Jan 2014 – Mar 2026 · 12 yrs 2 mos

Appknox is a mobile security company that helps businesses and app developers make their mobile apps more secure by detecting security vulnerabilities in their mobile apps and suggesting ways to fix them.
Appknox is an alumnus of Microsoft Ventures and JFDI Asia. We are helping some of the top Banks and payments companies across India and South East Asia improve the security of their mobile apps.

Stealth ai startup

Founder

Feb 2026 – Present · 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Founder at a stealth AI startup focused on building practical, high-leverage AI systems for security and engineering teams. I am leading the company from first principles, including problem selection, product direction, early prototyping, and customer discovery. Currently validating use cases with design partners and building an execution-driven team to take the product from prototype to production.

Tata consultancy services

Assistant Software Engineer

Aug 2012 – Nov 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune Area, India

I worked with the Digital Innovation Team, leading the Mobile Security Group inside TCS. I was responsible for building the Team and in-house Tools used for Mobile Security Assesment.
I headed the Mobile Security project to build integration within TCS with our in-house tool to detect security issues and perform automated security analysis.