Cyberbit Ltd., the market leading provider of cyber-range training and simulation platforms, and of integrated detection and response products across IT and OT Networks has appointed Rakesh Kharwal as the Managing Director, India/ South Asia and ASEAN. Mr. Kharwal, the former Country Manager for IBM Security Software, India/ South Asia, will take the helm of Cyberbit’s rapidly expanding operations in the region.
Cyberbit has proven technology that perfectly addresses several leading cybersecurity issues like bridging the cyber skill gap through the industry leading simulated learning platforms, monitoring threats across both IT & OT networks, or helping organizations improve their detection and response with better security orchestration and automation. This product/ market fit and the stellar reputation of Cyberbit represent great potential for fast growth.
– Rakesh Kharwal
Managing Director, India/ South Asia and ASEAN at Cyberbit
Rakesh has a track record spanning over 25 years in the IT industry with over 15 years in the cybersecurity space with stints at Microsoft, McAfee, and most recently at IBM Security Software where he was instrumental in helping governments and corporates improve their cyber security posture with better orchestration and automation of their security detection and response capabilities. Mr. Kharwal will take the reigns of already established sales, marketing and support teams serving customers across India and Southeast Asia.
“We extend a warm welcome to Rakesh and are excited to have such an excellent leader to drive strategic engagements to improve the cyber security posture of all sectors in this important region,” said Adi Dar, CEO, Cyberbit, “India is a key focus market for Cyberbit and our commitment to the Indian market motivated the decision to establish APAC headquarters in Delhi-NCR.” India is deeply affected by the huge global cyber skill shortage and predicted to have a shortfall of 1M skilled cybersecurity professionals by 2025, according to a DSCI report. As the global leader in simulated cyber learning platforms, Cyberbit will contribute to the ‘Skill India’ campaign by aiding enterprises in training thousands of cybersecurity professionals.
