Associate Practice Leader
Akshat Tyagi is an associate practice leader at HFS Research, specializing in cybersecurity and emerging technologies such as Web3, blockchain, quantum computing, and XR.
He brings more than eight years of experience as a research analyst at Protiviti, Gartner, and EY, advising C-suite leaders on cybersecurity strategies. His work tackles critical business challenges such as securing AI-driven ecosystems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and balancing innovation with risk management. Akshat has also supported global organizations in establishing and scaling their global capability centres (GCC) in India, guiding security, compliance, and operational complexities.
Akshat’s expertise covers enterprise security architecture, IAM, threat detection and response, and cloud security. He focuses on integrating automation, behavioral analytics, and threat intelligence to enhance enterprise security resilience. He also actively researches the evolving role of frontier technologies in shaping cybersecurity, governance, and digital transformation.
Beyond his core work, Akshat is an active voice in the cybersecurity community. His research and POVs have been featured in international magazines, and he regularly shares insights through widely followed newsletters, live-streaming sessions, and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
Outside work, Akshat enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures. A former powerlifter, he has a keen interest in marathon running and is a cricket enthusiast.
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July 11, 2025 Eclypses secures enterprise data at the application layer using quantum-safe, token-based encryption.
June 25, 2025 This report covers the top technology partners for cybersecurity across a mix of software, hardware, and cloud providers.
June 24, 2025 VoC and VoP feedback shows you must sharpen your GTM story, co-innovation roadmap, and strategic vision to boost cybersecurity.
June 19, 2025 Enterprises must govern Agentic AI differently from AI agents or risk invisible security, compliance, and control failures.
June 9, 2025 Infocepts earns the HFS Challenger title for driving real-world AI outcomes with a specialist, outcome-led data and AI model.
June 2, 2025 Centific redefines enterprise AI with smaller, specialized models built for real-world environments, efficiency, and trust.
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