Chandrashekhar Basavanna is a technopreneur, cybersecurity expert, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in developing cutting-edge technology solutions in the cybersecurity domain. As the CEO and Founder of SecPod Technologies, he has driven innovation in advanced vulnerability management, security automation, and preventative cybersecurity. Under his leadership, SecPod has pioneered solutions to identify and mitigate cyber threats, secure enterprise IT infrastructures, and enhance organizational security postures. Chandrashekhar has held key engineering and leadership roles at top technology firms, including Novell Software, Hewlett Packard, and Xalted Networks. With his extensive understanding of cybersecurity, he has spearheaded the development of revolutionary solutions such as SecPod’s flagship product, the Saner Cyber Hygiene Platform, which delivers unparalleled security risk posture to prevent cyberattacks. Notable Achievements • Founded SecPod Technologies in 2008, a leader in continuous and automated vulnerability and patch management. • Recognized for advancements in cybersecurity innovation and shaping best practices for enterprise security, including cyberattack prevention framework. • Open Source and standards development contribution in vulnerability management, intrusion detection, and security automation.