{"id":21051,"date":"2025-01-27T05:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T05:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/scybers-strengthens-advisory-board-with-the-appointment-of-former-microsoft-security-division-expert-prasanna-samarawickrama\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T05:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T05:28:07","slug":"scybers-strengthens-advisory-board-with-the-appointment-of-former-microsoft-security-division-expert-prasanna-samarawickrama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularreads.co\/?p=21051","title":{"rendered":"Scybers Strengthens Advisory Board with the Appointment of Former Microsoft Security Division Expert Prasanna Samarawickrama"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Scybers<\/strong><\/span>, a leading provider of Cloud Security Consulting and Managed Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prasanna Samarawickrama to its Technical Advisory Board. With over 30 years of distinguished experience in technical product management, customer success, and cybersecurity, Prasanna brings a wealth of expertise to Scybers\u2019 mission to help clients achieve exceptional security outcomes with Microsoft technologies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prasanna Samarawickrama is a renowned leader in identity and access management, cloud security, and enterprise security solutions. During his illustrious career at Microsoft, Prasanna served as the Partner Group Product Manager in the Microsoft Security Division, where he led global efforts in adopting Azure Active Directory premium identity and security services. His leadership contributed to over 50 million monthly active users adopting these services in under four years, with significant implementations across Fortune 500 companies, governments, and enterprises worldwide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, Prasanna played a pivotal role in developing Microsoft Government and Sovereign Clouds, driving the delivery of Zero Trust Security solutions, and influencing product architecture on a global scale. His efforts have supported major enterprises in navigating complex cybersecurity challenges while enhancing user experiences and driving business growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft\u2019s cutting-edge security solutions to protect their assets, Prasanna\u2019s unparalleled expertise in identity security and cloud technologies will further strengthen our ability to deliver impactful results to our clients,\u201d said Kugan Kulothungan, CEO Scybers. \u201cWe are thrilled to have him on board as a Technical Advisory Board Member. His strategic insight and leadership align deeply with Scybers\u2019 commitment to helping clients navigate the cybersecurity landscape with confidence.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prasanna\u2019s appointment marks a significant step for Scybers as it continues to strengthen its advisory leadership team with seasoned professionals. His deep understanding of identity security and ability to drive large-scale security transformations will enhance Scybers\u2019 ability to support clients in achieving robust cybersecurity outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI am excited to join Scybers\u2019 Advisory Board and contribute to their efforts in transforming how organizations approach cybersecurity with Microsoft technologies,\u201d said Prasanna Samarawickrama. \u201cIn today\u2019s digital-first world, ensuring identity security and adopting effective security practices are more critical than ever. I look forward to working with the talented expert team at Scybers as the accelerate growth in to the USA.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prasanna holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Minor in Computer Science from Southern Oregon University. Over his career, he has been recognized for his ability to build global technical teams, foster strong C-suite partnerships, and deliver transformative results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About Scybers<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Scybers is a global cybersecurity firm that provides end-to-end advisory-led managed services to global enterprises. With deep front-line cybersecurity expertise, modern security best practices, and advanced AI-assisted security platforms, Scybers enables enterprises to rapidly reduce cyber risks, achieve compliance, and build resilience, ensuring secure digital operations in today\u2019s evolving threat landscape. Scybers provides world-class Cloud Security Consulting and Managed Services to help organizations optimize their security investments and achieve effective protection with Microsoft Security.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about Scybers and their services, visit<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>www.scybers.com<\/u><\/span><\/span>.<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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