About Secude
Secude, a Microsoft and SAP Partner, is a global leader for Zero Trust data protection and data governance.
Secude, a Microsoft and SAP Partner, is a global leader for Zero Trust data protection and data governance.
Our Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) extension embeds Zero Trust protection and data governance into our customers sensitive files from creation, preventing data leakage, reputational damage and non-compliance. With branches in Europe, North America and Asia, Secude supports customers with the implementation of IT security strategies through a global network.
Mario joined Secude in July 2023, bringing almost two decades of cybersecurity expertise to the organization. He leads Secude’s global strategy and ensures Secude’s data-centric solutions meet the needs of the market. Mario holds an IT diploma from the University of Applied Sciences in Offenburg and a degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Prior to joining Secude, Mario worked as the Vice-President of Products and Alliances at Utimaco and gathered experience with payment systems, smartcards, and authentication systems at Gemalto and Thales.
Blake has more than 25 years’ experience as a data and Cloud security specialist across multiple disciplines and vertical industries. Mr. Wood has served on the management teams of two cybersecurity startup ventures and as a senior executive overseeing data security product and service offerings for Verifone, HPE, Thales and Bluefin Payment Systems. Blake has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal State Long Beach, holds CISSP and CCSP professional certifications from ISC2, and is a patent author for a data tokenization method.
Marc has over 25 years experience working with multinational organizations and advising enterprise businesses. A renowned cybersecurity thought leader, Marc’s profound knowledge and proven leadership skills supports Secude’s ambitious growth strategy and expansion. Marc holds a Master’s degree from Philipps University in Marburg, Germany, and NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
With a decade of sales experience spanning multiple industries, Hunter has cultivated a deep understanding of diverse market dynamics. Initially rooted in the IT field, Hunter discovered a profound passion for technology and cybersecurity. This passion led to a pivotal career shift, focusing on cybersecurity sales. Currently at Secude, Hunter leverages their extensive IT background and sales expertise to help companies safeguard their most valuable assets. Combining a love for technology with a commitment to security, Hunter is dedicated to making a significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
Lahn Bain is an accomplished marketing professional with over two decades of experience, specializing in cybersecurity marketing for the past nine years. Currently serving as the Partner Marketing Manager at Secude. Prior to this role, Lahn held positions such as Account Manager and Digital Marketing Programs Lead, developing and managing marketing programs focusing on lead generation and content strategy. In her previous role as Marketing Program Manager, she was responsible for driving promotional campaigns, webinars, and events to support sales growth and product awareness.
SV has led Secude’s day-to-day operating activities for over 17 years. He brings a wealth of IT experience from a 30+ year career specializing in software engineering, start-up strategy, product development and managing large teams. He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras.
Rajagopalan has over 20 years of experience in product development. Raja joined Secude in 2012 as a Senior Software Engineer and now leads Secude’s R&D efforts to help customers secure their critical data. For more than a decade, he has been part of Secude’s data security journey with Microsoft Information Protection SDK and held different roles in building Secude’s flagship products (HaloCORE and HaloCAD). Raja holds a master’s degree in applied mathematics from Andhra University. Before joining Secude, Raja worked at L&T Infotech, Park Controls, and Communications Ltd., wherein he developed kernel and user mode device drivers, along with application development.
An international Senior Finance Professional with 18 years of experience, primarily within the technology sector. Exceptional analytical skills with a track record of proactively supporting organisations in the financial and commercial evaluation of opportunities to improve business performance and optimise costs/resource allocation through effective business partnering. Broad understanding of needs at all levels and the ability to analyse/review financial information to enable organisations to meet challenging budget demands.