LinkedIn: [Shashwat Sehgal](http://www.linkedin.com/in/shashwatsehgal)
Executive Summary
Shashwat Sehgal is the Co-Founder and CEO of P0 Security, a rapidly emerging cybersecurity company specializing in cloud identity governance and access management. With a career spanning over 15 years in the technology sector, his leadership positions him as a leading innovator at the intersection of security, observability, and developer experience within cloud environments.
Current Role and Company Background
P0 Security
- Role: Co-Founder & CEO
- Tenure: October 2022 – Present
P0 Security provides the first unified Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform built for the cloud. The platform is designed to secure all forms of access—both human and machine identities—and leverages an agentless architecture for quick deployment. This enables organizations to gain real-time visibility into cloud resource access and manage the full access lifecycle, tailored for cloud-native and DevOps workflows. P0 Security’s approach emphasizes developer-friendly operations, minimizing workflow disruptions while meeting cloud security requirements.
Key Differentiators:
- Agentless deployment: Complete security onboarding in minutes.
- Unified coverage: Governs access for all identities – users, machines, and workloads.
- Developer-centric workflows: Eases integration for DevOps teams, reducing friction between security and engineering.
Recent Milestones:
- $15M Series A funding (September 2024): Reinforcing rapid go-to-market execution and product scaling.
- Recognition: Named to the Fortune Cyber 60 List for two consecutive years (most recently October 2024), demonstrating industry validation and momentum.
- Thought Leadership: Featured in major industry forums such as RSAC Innovation Sandbox and recognized for innovation in identity governance.
Team and Investors:
P0 Security is composed of a leadership team with backgrounds in security, observability, and cloud infrastructure. Backed by reputable VC investors, the company is scaling its operations, including key hires in sales and product management.
Professional Experience
- Splunk
- Director of Product Management, Observability & DEM (Digital Experience Monitoring):
- Oversaw product strategy and delivery in areas critical to enterprise-grade observability solutions.
- Instrumental in developing solutions for cloud-scale security and performance monitoring.
- Previous Roles:
- Began his career as an engineer and transitioned through product management, ultimately acquiring business leadership responsibilities. Built products used by developers and DevOps, focusing on security, cloud, and observability needs.
Education
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
- Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science & Engineering)
- Columbia Business School
- MBA
- Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram (Early education)
Noteworthy Public Engagements and Thought Leadership
- Industry Events & Podcasts:
- Featured speaker/interviewee at Techstrong TV, RSAC Innovation Sandbox, C-Vision International Think Tank, Code Story Podcast, and others.
- Interviews with leading cybersecurity media (e.g., Techstrong TV, eChannelNews, CyberBytes).
- Content Focus:
- Predominantly addresses securing cloud access in cloud-native environments and reducing complexity for organizations scaling through digital transformation.
- Engages frequently in Q&A series with CISOs and practitioners on best practices and trends in identity governance and cloud security.
- Quotes & Media: Frequently articulates the necessity of unified identity governance and the need for securing application developer access without hindering innovation.
Key Insights for Business Engagement
- Innovator with Deep Technical and Domain Expertise:
Shashwat’s background in building and leading security and observability products at both startups and major enterprise technology providers (notably Splunk) underpins his credibility as a modernization change agent for cloud security.
- Strategic Focus:
Actively leads P0 Security’s mission to streamline and automate identity and access governance. Emphasizes minimizing operational friction for developers while addressing modern enterprise cloud security needs.
- Growth Orientation:
Actively scaling P0 Security following recent funding, with an eye towards building enterprise security partnerships and customer relationships. Investing in both go-to-market and product innovation.
- Network and Influence:
Regularly networks with C-level security professionals, speaks at industry events, and contributes to thought leadership in cloud identity governance.
Summary of Achievements
- Co-founded and scaled P0 Security to industry recognition and funding success.
- Held senior product leadership roles at Splunk, shaping observability and digital experience products.
- Holds degrees from premier global institutions (IIT Delhi and Columbia Business School).
- Recognized by Fortune and industry media for innovation in cloud security.
- Consistently engaged as an expert commentator, panelist, and podcast guest on identity, access governance, and cloud security topics.
Additional Notes
- Personal Interests: Enjoys sports (tennis), reading historical narratives and autobiographies.
- Location: Based in the United States, with educational ties to India and the US.
For further information, connect directly via [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/in/shashwatsehgal) or visit [P0 Security’s website](https://www.p0.dev/).
