Palo Alto Networks has announced the appointment of Vikas Shukla as Country Director – SASE Sales, India, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the company’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) growth across the Indian market. In this pivotal leadership role, Shukla will spearhead the execution of Palo Alto Networks’ SASE vision and drive enterprise adoption of secure, cloud-delivered networking solutions.
“He will drive the company’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy and accelerate growth across the Indian market.” His role will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding the SASE portfolio’s reach, and enhancing overall market share in India’s fast-growing cybersecurity landscape.
Shukla brings close to two decades of experience across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and network transformation. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, he served as Regional Sales Manager (Government & Large Enterprise) at Netskope, where he played a key role in advancing cloud security adoption across multiple sectors. His leadership contributed to building robust security frameworks for public sector and large enterprise clients.
His career includes leadership positions at Zscaler, Brocade, Riverbed Technology, Avnet Technology Solutions, and Avaya, giving him a well-rounded perspective on security, networking, and digital transformation in enterprise environments. His deep understanding of the Indian enterprise ecosystem and cybersecurity challenges positions him to lead SASE adoption at a critical juncture for businesses prioritizing zero-trust security architectures and hybrid work models.
With digital transformation accelerating in India, Palo Alto Networks is placing significant focus on integrated, cloud-delivered security solutions like SASE, which combines network security functions with WAN capabilities to support dynamic and secure access to resources. Vikas Shukla’s appointment reflects the company’s commitment to investing in seasoned leadership to expand its market presence and deliver scalable security outcomes for Indian enterprises.
