Scybers appoints Former Microsoft Security Division Expert to 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’ mission to help clients achieve exceptional security outcomes with Microsoft technologies.

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 eHorts 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.

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 eHorts have supported major enterprises in navigating complex cybersecurity challenges while enhancing user experiences and driving business growth.

“As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft’s cutting-edge security solutions to protect their assets, Prasanna’s unparalleled expertise in identity security and cloud technologies will further strengthen our ability to deliver impactful results to our clients,” said Kugan Kulothungan, CEO Scybers.”

Prasanna’s appointment marks a significant step for Scybers as it continues to strengthen its advisory leadership team with seasoned professionals.

“I am excited to join Scybers’ Advisory Board and contribute to their eHorts in transforming how organizations approach cybersecurity with Microsoft technologies,” said Prasanna Samarawickrama. “In today’s digital-first world, ensuring identity security and adopting eHective 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.”

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.