Our Story

At GuardianNx, we were founded on a simple observation: most organizations do not fail because of a lack of technology, but because of a lack of leadership alignment in cybersecurity.

Across industries, we noticed a pattern. Companies had invested heavily in tools and compliance frameworks, yet still struggled with real resilience. Cybersecurity often remained disconnected from business objectives, treated as a checklist rather than a driver of trust and growth.

GuardianNx emerged as an answer to that gap. Built on decades of enterprise and boardroom experience, we reimagined what cybersecurity should mean to a modern organization. Our mission is to help leadership teams turn cybersecurity into a business enabler, a strategic advantage, and a pillar of continuity and credibility.

Instead of offering traditional consulting or outsourced CISO models, GuardianNx operates as a Leadership Continuity Partner. We work directly with boards, CEOs, and CXOs to create decision frameworks, AI powered intelligence, and resilience programs that connect cyber readiness with business impact.

Our approach blends strategic insight, technology awareness, and executive coaching. Every engagement is designed to help leadership teams make faster, clearer, and more confident decisions that protect not just systems but brand reputation, investor trust, and long term growth.

GuardianNx exists for one purpose: to make cybersecurity a boardroom strength, not a technical burden.

Because survival isn’t luck. It’s command.

The Aspiration

To empower organizations worldwide to build a resilient, adaptive, and secure digital future. We envision a world where businesses can confidently navigate the evolving cyber landscape, leveraging innovative technologies and proactive strategies to protect their most valuable assets, foster trust, and drive sustainable growth.

The Pursuit

To provide cutting-edge, tailored cyber security solutions that help businesses safeguard their digital ecosystems. By combining strategic foresight, industry expertise, and next-gen technologies like AI and automation, we aim to deliver actionable insights, mitigate risks, and enable our clients to thrive in a rapidly changing threat environment. We are committed to being a trusted partner in fortifying organizations against emerging cyber threats, fostering a culture of security, and driving long-term business success.

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THE FRAMEWORK

Align Leadership with Purpose

Strengthen Governance & Strategy

Simplify Complex Risks

Unify Response & Communication

Reinforce Resilience and Recovery

Enable Trust and Growth

The People

At GuardianNx, we don’t believe in headcount. We believe in expertise.

We work through a network of industry veterans, certified specialists, and domain experts who collaborate with us on a project-to-project basis.

Each associate brings decades of leadership and technical experience across sectors such as BFSI, defense, and enterprise technology. This model allows us to bring together the right minds for the right challenge without the limitations of a traditional hierarchy.

By operating through strategic associations rather than employment contracts, we gain what most organizations lose: agility, independence, and perspective.
Our experts work from anywhere, bringing global insights, local understanding, and a sharp focus to every engagement.

This approach ensures that every client interacts directly with seasoned professionals and experiences a truly collaborative, outcome-driven partnership.

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Leadership

Salil is a distinguished Information Security and IT leader with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing robust security frameworks across diverse industries. With a strong track record of enhancing security postures for prestigious banks and corporations, he has become a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity domain

Salil has made significant contributions to law enforcement, serving as an expert to the Cyber Crime Cell of Pune City Police (Maharashtra, India) for 8 years. During this time, he played an instrumental role in numerous cyber crime investigations and was also an active member of the Cyber Committee. Additionally, he is invited as a regular speaker at esteemed academic institutions, raising awareness about cyber crime.

Salil's expertise extends to training high-level officials, having trained Indian Army Intelligence Officers in Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics, while also consulting on critical operations.

He has held prominent leadership roles, including Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, a financial services company owned by Mr. Adar Poonawalla, where his team was honoured with the prestigious Cyber Security Team of the Year award. He also served as Director - Information Security at Worldline where he led efforts to fortify cybersecurity across global teams.

Salil is currently, the CEO of GuardianNx Techsolutions Private Limited, where he leverages his vast expertise to help organizations worldwide strengthen their cybersecurity defences and navigate the ever-evolving digital threat landscape.

  • CISSP (Gold Certification in Information Security)

  • Certified Data Privacy Practitioner

  • Indian School of Business (ISB) Executive Education - Cyber Security for Leaders

  • IRCA (International Register for Certified Auditors) ISMS Auditor

  • ASCL Certified Ethical Hacker

  • ASCL Certified Cyber Crime Investigator

Certifications