Palo Alto Networks, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the appointment of Vikas Shukla as the Country Director – SASE Sales, India. With more than 20 years of experience in cloud and network security, Vikas brings extensive domain expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), and comprehensive network security strategies.
In his new role, Vikas will lead the expansion and adoption of Palo Alto Networks’ SASE portfolio across India, playing a critical role in enabling secure digital transformation for both enterprises and government bodies. His leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s mission of helping organizations embrace Zero Trust architecture and secure their multi-cloud environments with confidence.
Vikas shared his enthusiasm about this new chapter, saying:
“Grateful and excited to share that I’ve joined Palo Alto Networks as Country Director – SASE Sales, India. A big thank you to Jae Won Lee, Swapna Bapat, Huzefa Motiwala, Ranjith K P, and Anil Kumar H N 🇮🇳 for your trust and welcoming start. Looking forward to learning, growing, and contributing to a bold cybersecurity mission with SASE innovation.”
Before joining Palo Alto Networks, Vikas held several senior leadership positions at top-tier cybersecurity firms, where he successfully led large-scale cloud security deployments and strategic enterprise initiatives.
His appointment reinforces Palo Alto Networks’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge SASE solutions and supporting organizations across India in navigating today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.
