Cybersky Security OPC Pvt. Ltd. — The Solo Sentinel from Uttarakhand — Sets Benchmark as Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity OPC in India, Gains Global Recognition from PayPal

Cybersky Security OPC Pvt. Ltd. — The Solo Sentinel from Uttarakhand — Sets Benchmark as Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity OPC in India, Gains Global Recognition from PayPal

In the ever-evolving world of cyber threats and digital vulnerabilities, one name from Uttarakhand has been quietly making powerful strides — Cybersky Security OPC Pvt. Ltd. Founded by cybersecurity professional Akash Badola, the company has rapidly risen to become India’s fastest-growing One Person Company (OPC) in cybersecurity operations. Like a silent guardian operating behind the scenes, Cybersky Security has earned national and international recognition for its precision-driven, ethical, and highly effective cyber defense work.

What makes this achievement remarkable is that Cybersky Security operates as a one-person company — a rare structure in a field often dominated by large, resource-heavy enterprises. Yet, under the sole leadership of Akash Badola, it has consistently delivered high-impact results across critical sectors, offering advanced solutions in data security, threat mitigation, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics.

Cybersky Security has worked on a range of high-stakes projects with both national and international IT giants, showcasing its capability to operate at global standards. In addition, it has contributed to multiple Indian government cybersecurity initiatives, where trust, discretion, and performance are paramount. These accomplishments underline the company’s technical depth and strategic value in today’s high-threat digital environment.

In a recent and significant milestone, Cybersky Security has been appreciated by PayPal — an American multinational financial technology company. Known for its rigorous cybersecurity protocols and global digital infrastructure, PayPal’s recognition serves as a strong validation of Cybersky’s expertise and the personal credibility of Akash Badola. According to sources, the fintech giant’s growing interest in collaborating directly with Akash Badola highlights not only the company’s capabilities but also his leadership as a cybersecurity visionary.

“We’ve always believed in silent impact over loud claims,” says Akash Badola, Founder of Cybersky Security. “In cybersecurity, what matters most is trust, speed, and responsibility. I built this company around those principles, and it’s fulfilling to see that work recognized on global platforms.”

Cybersky’s rise is also symbolic of a larger trend: the growing trust in specialized Indian cybersecurity startups, especially those led by highly skilled individual experts. The OPC model has allowed passionate professionals like Akash to create agile, high-impact entities capable of challenging traditional firms — not with manpower, but with mindset and mastery.

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GS Lab | GAVS welcomes Harmeet Chauhan as the CEO in its Journey to be a Scaled Purposeful AI-led Services Organization

GS Lab | GAVS welcomes Harmeet Chauhan as the CEO in its Journey to be a Scaled Purposeful AI-led Services Organization

Princeton, New Jersey, October 23, 2024: The Board of Directors of GS Lab | GAVS (the “Company”) is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Harmeet Chauhan as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 7, 2024. Harmeet succeeds Mr. Sumit Ganguli, who will continue to support the Company’s growth as the Vice Chairman of the Board after steering the Company through a transformative phase. The Board extends its gratitude to Sumit for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment.

This strategic appointment is in line with GS Lab | GAVS’ commitment to continue to be the most trusted partner for its clients and stay at the forefront of technology, including AI, across its service offerings and competencies to enable its clients’ growth and aspirations.

Keith Pitts and Pramod Bhasin, members of the Board of Directors, GS Lab | GAVS, said, “We are delighted to welcome Harmeet at GS Lab | GAVS. We are witnessing innovation at an accelerated pace in technologies around us across Cloud, Automation, Data, and Generative AI. With Harmeet’s leadership and experience across technology product and services businesses, GS Lab | GAVS will continue to operate at the forefront of technology with an AI-first approach in its service offerings. Harmeet will build on the strong foundation laid by Sumit on GS Lab | GAVS’ journey towards becoming a world-class client centric AI-first organization.”

Harmeet brings a wealth of experience from both product and technology services sectors, having held key roles at Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, HCL, Altran (now Capgemini), and Wipro. Harmeet has a passion for technology and driving outcomes for clients’ businesses through a robust technology-driven service-oriented approach.

Sumit Ganguli, Vice Chairman of GS Lab | GAVS, commented, “All of us will immensely benefit from Harmeet’s stewardship at GS Lab | GAVS. He will be a strong force multiplier in GS Lab | GAVS’ purposeful growth and value creation journey. I will continue to serve our clients and colleagues as the Vice Chairman and Board Member of GS Lab | GAVS. I am extremely excited about the future of GS Lab | GAVS.”

Under Harmeet’s leadership, GS Lab | GAVS aims to further enhance its offerings across product development, cloud, cybersecurity and data, leveraging automation and AI. “I am excited and truly honored to join GS Lab | GAVS at this inflection point in its journey,” said Harmeet Chauhan, CEO, GS Lab | GAVS. “I deeply resonate with the Company’s values of Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Empathy, its commitment to purpose-led growth, and will build on their AI-led strategy to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.”

Harmeet will be based out of GS Lab | GAVS’ Silicon Valley office in Santa Clara, California.

About GS Lab | GAVS

GS Lab | GAVS is a global AI-led digital transformation company focused on creating business impact for its 200+ customers across the USA, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East. It offers digital product engineering, AI-led managed services, and digital transformation services to customers across Healthcare, Hi-tech, and BFSI segments.

With 4000+ technologists spread across 10+ global delivery centers and a robust talent-nurturing culture, it is a trusted growth partner to its customers. Known for its innovative win-win business models, customer success focus, and deep tech engineering skills, the company invests heavily in emerging technologies such as 5G, edge computing, AI/ML, cloud, and IoT. Its IPs, such as ZIF, zDesk, Rhodium, and zIrrus help accelerate technology adoption for enterprises.

Contact:

Anand Paramasamy

anand.paramasamy@gavstech.com

SquareX Uncovers Critical Vulnerabilities in Malicious Document Detection Among Top Webmail Providers Like Gmail, Outlook

SquareX Uncovers Critical Vulnerabilities in Malicious Document Detection Among Top Webmail Providers Like Gmail, Outlook

SquareX, a browser-security start-up led by serial cybersecurity entrepreneur Vivek Ramachandran, today unveiled the results of its recent study, revealing a concerning reality about major email providers’ inadequacies in safeguarding users against malicious document-based threats.

The study, conducted by SquareX’s research and development team, involved analysing 100 malicious document samples, which were segmented into four distinct categories:

  1. Original malicious document samples from MalwareBazaar
  2. Slightly altered malicious document samples from MalwareBazaar, such as changes in metadata and file formats
  3. Malicious document samples modified using attack tools that have existed for many years
  4. Basic Macro-enabled documents that execute programs on user devices.

These samples were sent via a third-party email provider, ProtonMail, to several major email providers, including industry giants such as Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, AOL, and Apple iCloud Mail. The study revealed that while email providers like Gmail and Outlook demonstrated basic detection capabilities in identifying unmodified malicious document samples, they faltered in detecting modified malicious documents manipulated with readily accessible attack tools – exposing a glaring cybersecurity loophole that poses a potential threat to millions of users around the world.

Given the prevailing reliance on email services as secure communication channels, these findings raise important questions about the effectiveness of relying on existing email security measures and the false sense of security they may instil in millions of users and enterprises worldwide. While cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, email providers appear ill-prepared to detect and intercept these emerging threats, consequently leaving users to potential exploitation.

“The inadvertent discovery of this significant lapse in email security during our product enhancement process was startling, especially in India where most people use these services both for personal and professional work and rely on them for security,” shared Vivek Ramachandran, the founder and CEO of SquareX. “Our intention in making these findings public is to ignite a dialogue on the urgent need for reinforced security measures and encourage email providers to either elevate their security protocols or transparently acknowledge their current limitations,” added Vivek.

To bridge this security gap, SquareX has introduced an advanced in-browser malicious document scanning feature as a part of its browser extension, currently in beta. This move not only speaks of the company’s commitment to making the web a safer place but also invites other companies to join forces in securing the web activities of users and enterprises from cyber-attacks.

About SquareX:

SquareX is a browser-security start-up founded by the seasoned cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur, Vivek Ramachandran. At the core of SquareX’s mission is the commitment to empower users and enterprises with the confidence to navigate the online world without fear. With its innovative browser-native security solutions and unique isolation technology, SquareX aims to safeguard both individuals and enterprises from a spectrum of browser-based threats, encompassing malicious files, websites, scripts, and compromised networks.

Available on the Chrome and Edge stores, the SquareX browser extension has not only been awarded as “featured extension” by Chrome store but has also earned over 100,000 users globally in less than a year.