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NetSPI, the global leader in Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), has announced the appointment of cybersecurity veteran Sridhar Jayanthi as its interim Chief Product and Technology Officer. This strategic hire is aimed at accelerating innovation within NetSPI's PTaaS platform and reinforcing its proactive security offerings to help clients build digital resilience against evolving threats.
NetSPI appoints Sridhar Jayanthi as its interim Chief Product and Technology Officer.
Jayanthi is a cybersecurity veteran with executive experience at McAfee and FireEye.
He was previously the CEO and Co-founder of PolyLogyx, later acquired by EclecticIQ.
The hire aims to advance NetSPI's PTaaS platform and proactive security capabilities.
The focus is on leveraging automation for client's ever-changing attack surfaces.
NetSPI combines deep human expertise with technology for modern security testing.
Jayanthi's appointment brings a wealth of experience in scaling technology organizations and driving security product innovation. His distinguished background includes over 11 years at McAfee (now Trellix), where he was on the global executive leadership team and established the India Development Center. He later held leadership roles at FireEye (now Mandiant) and was the CEO and Co-founder of PolyLogyx, which was acquired by EclecticIQ. This proven track record positions him to guide the evolution of NetSPI's technology.
The leadership addition underscores NetSPI's commitment to enhancing its proactive security solutions. Jayanthi's focus will be on advancing the company's capabilities, leveraging automation, and creating solutions that secure clients' dynamic attack surfaces. “NetSPI has established itself as the clear leader in security testing by combining deep human expertise with a powerful technology ,” said Sridhar Jayanthi. “The security industry is in need of a better approach to ongoing testing, and NetSPI is here to deliver that innovation.”
This move is seen as pivotal for the company's next phase of growth. “This is a pivotal moment for NetSPI and our clients,” said Aaron Shilts, President & CEO of NetSPI. “Sridhar’s expertise and proven ability to scale technology organizations will play a key role in enhancing the proactive security solutions we offer our clients. Together, we’ll help security teams build digital resilience and stay competitive against the constant challenges they’re facing today.” By integrating Jayanthi's expertise, NetSPI aims to strengthen its market leadership and deliver more robust, automated security testing services.
NetSPI® pioneered Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and leads the industry in modern pentesting. Combining world-class security professionals with AI and automation, NetSPI delivers clarity, speed, and scale across 50+ pentest types, attack surface management, and vulnerability prioritization. The NetSPI streamlines workflows and accelerates remediation, enabling our experts to focus on deep dive testing that uncovers vulnerabilities others miss. Trusted by the top 10 U.S. banks and Fortune 500 companies worldwide, NetSPI has been driving security innovation since 2001.
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