Vijender Yadav has been appointed Co-Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of Accops, a leading cybersecurity company. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Accops is recognized for its innovative solutions in network security, desktop security, and application development, which help businesses securely deliver their applications to end-users. With a strong background in product management and customer advocacy, Vijender plays a key role in overseeing the company’s growth and strategic direction.
Prior to his current role, Vijender co-founded Accops in 2012 and served in various leadership positions, including CEO and CTO, significantly contributing to the development of its product offerings. Under his leadership, Accops has built a reputation for delivering high-quality products in the fields of endpoint security, SSL VPN, firewall, and virtualization. Vijender’s expertise in network security, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, has propelled the company to work with over 350 enterprises globally, including a growing presence in Japan, Central Europe, and the UAE.
As a passionate advocate for quality products and user experience, Vijender has focused on creating secure and cost-effective solutions that enhance business operations. His work at Accops has earned the company recognition in the tech community, particularly for its contributions to secure end-user computing. He has also made a mark in the education sector with Accops Hylabs, an initiative that provides world-class tools to universities, elevating students’ knowledge and career outcomes.
With a background in network protocol development, software engineering, and infrastructure management, Vijender brings extensive technical expertise to his leadership role. He is known for his hands-on approach, working across various domains including TCP/IP, SSL, firewall, and endpoint security, and has contributed to significant advancements in product development and customer solutions. His leadership has been instrumental in driving Accops’ mission to build a progressive organization based on trust, transparency, and excellence.
Before his entrepreneurial journey with Accops, Vijender gained valuable experience as a product manager at NeoAccel (now VMware) and as a software engineer at Patni Computer Services. He has also co-founded Propalms Network Pvt. Ltd., a startup focused on network security. His early career in software development laid the foundation for his later successes in the cybersecurity domain.
Vijender’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computers from the Army Institute of Technology (AIT), Pune. He is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at Accops, where the team is dedicated to creating new solutions and setting industry benchmarks. His vision for Accops continues to evolve, and under his leadership, the company is poised to expand its global footprint.
With over decades of experience at Accops, Vijender remains passionate about delivering secure and scalable solutions that help businesses grow while ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance. His journey with Accops exemplifies his dedication to advancing technology and shaping the future of cybersecurity.