Lakshmi Das, Co-Founder and COO of Kochi-based Prophaze Technologies, has emerged as a trailblazing force in India’s cybersecurity landscape, leveraging her decade-long expertise to build a Kubernetes-native Web Application Firewall (WAF) disrupting traditional security models.
From Infosys to Startup Leadership
Das’s journey began with a Computer Science Engineering degree and six years at Infosys developing banking products, followed by roles at Amrita Technologies in healthcare systems engineering. In 2018, she co-founded Prophaze with a mission to revolutionize web security through cloud-native scalability, now serving 70+ global clients with customized solutions across banking, healthcare, and retail.
Prophaze’s Edge: Innovation Meets Customization
Under Das’s operations leadership, Prophaze pioneered the world’s first fully Kubernetes-based WAF, offering unmatched flexibility against evolving threats via continuous innovation and 24/7 client support. Her strategy emphasizes ethical practices, thought leadership through webinars/certifications, and strong channel partnerships for market expansion.
Championing Women in Tech
Das embodies Kerala’s women entrepreneurship surge, fostering a thriving culture at Prophaze while speaking at forums like Mumbai Cybersecurity Conference 2025 and ET CISO events on CISO evolution and cyber resilience. Her purpose-driven approach—blending corporate rigor with startup agility—positions Prophaze as a global cybersecurity contender.
