Amit Raikar

Amit Raikar is Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Cyera, where he is shaping the future of data security through ecosystem-driven innovation. He leads co-innovation and go-to-market strategy with leading cloud and technology partners to accelerate how organizations secure data in an AI-first world.With more than 25 years in cybersecurity, Amit has been at the forefront of industry shifts—from perimeter security to zero trust, and now to data-centric security for the age of AI. He is passionate about enabling organizations to move fast, adopt AI responsibly, and unlock value through deeply integrated, intelligent security platforms. Before joining Cyera, Amit held Business Development leadership roles at Zscaler, Symantec, and HP, where he built transformative alliances and pioneered innovation at the intersection of security and digital transformation.Amit holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Computer Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is the inventor of 13 U.S. patents in cybersecurity and a strong advocate for turning partnerships into engines of cyber innovation and growth.