Cyble, an AI-powered, Y Combinator-backed, cyber threat intelligence firm that empowers organizations with darkweb & cybercrime monitoring and mitigation services, announced that Vivek Kumar Sharma, former India Sales head at Attivo Networks, has taken over as Cyble’s Regional Sales Director – Strategic Alliances and Partnerships (India and SAARC).
This news follows Cyble’s most recent announcement of having raised a $10M Series A financing round led by Blackbird Ventures, with continued participation from Spider Capital, January Capital, Cendana Capital, and VentureSouq.
Vivek brings great experience to Cyble
In a career of 20 years, Vivek has made his mark as a versatile and influential leader with extensive achievements in strengthening operations and accelerating profits in challenging market environments. His expertise lies in strategically catalyzing business reorganization to break revenue barriers by capitalizing on current and emerging opportunities.
Mandar Patil, V.P International Market and Customer Success at Cyble, said “Cyble is engaged in the cybersecurity ecosystem, and I am glad to welcome Vivek to the team for growing and enhancing the delivery of cybersecurity services to organisations in India and SAARC.”
“Vivek brings with him a unique skill set, extensive knowledge of cybersecurity and the general industry, and excellent channel presence. This is an exciting time for Cyble, and we are thrilled to have him onboard as we chart new territories and enter new markets.”
Vivek was responsible for initiating the sales operation of Attivo Networks in India, besides surpassing business goals and formulating plans for territory development/ management.
Previously, as the Strategic Account Manager at M.Tech Solutions, Vivek orchestrated several high-profile deals with multiple technologies in a market with several established key players.
On his appointment, Vivek Kumar Sharma said, “I am delighted to join the team at Cyble. Building a cybersecurity framework has been a key priority for ensuring business continuity, and often, it can be challenging to choose the right security partner.”
“I am very proud to be associated with an organization that assits enterprises and individuals combat the rising global risk of cyber attacks. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to find more innovative solutions that meet our customers’ growing needs.”
Cyble executive pleased to welcome Vivek aboard
Commenting on the development, Manish Chachada, Co-founder and COO of Cyble added, “Cyble has disrupted the cybersecurity fraternity with its AI-powered darkweb monitoring capabilities, emerging as the undisputed cyber resilient partner to our clients.”
“As we take Cyble to the next level, we’re glad to welcome Vivek to the team.”
“A well-respected leader in the industry, Vivek has a passion for manifesting customer success through sustainable relationships. His proven customer-centric approach and customer engagement expertise will ensure continued growth of the business in India and SAARC, besides sustaining the growing need for Cyble’s solutions across the region.”
Beenu Arora, CEO and Co-founder of Cyble said, “Vivek is certainly a key talent in the portfolio. Alongside the wealth of experience as a sales leader, he also brings with him a passion for cybersecurity and positivity and enthusiasm through his go-getter spirit.”
“A highly seasoned professional, he will be quick to read through the requirements of our prospective customers within India and SAARC. He has a proven track record of strategically penetrating key markets, building loyal customer relationships, and helping brands scale to the next level. We wish him great success at our journey together at Cyble.”
About Cyble
Cyble is a global threat intelligence SaaS provider that helps enterprises protect themselves from cybercrimes and exposure in the Darkweb. Its prime focus is to provide organizations with real-time visibility to their digital risk footprint.
Backed by Y Combinator as part of the 2021 winter cohort, Cyble has also been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 20 Best Cybersecurity Start-ups To Watch In 2020.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and with offices in Australia, Singapore, and India, Cyble has a global presence. To learn more about Cyble, visit www.cyble.com.
