Our Vision
At Codesnag, cyber experts and lawyers work the same case, with an AI engine behind them, so that when your security fails someone answers for it, technically and legally.
Two wings, one shield. Offensive and legal, working the same case.
Our Story
From serendipitous beginnings to cybersecurity excellence
2017
A Serendipitous Meeting
- At a police training session in Gurgaon, Rakshit Tandon and Mahir Gupta meet, marking the beginning of a visionary partnership.
2018
The Beginning
- Rakshit and Mahir start a Research and Development company, laying the foundation for future innovations.
2018–2019
Vision and Brand Formation
- The vision for Codesnag is formalised, and the brand is officially established, setting the stage for impactful advancements.
2019
First Milestones
- Codesnag begins acquiring corporate clients for various incident response cases, establishing a foothold in the industry.
- The launch of Hackershala, an initiative dedicated to fostering cybersecurity education and building a strong community.
2019–2022
Building and Resolving
- Codesnag builds a robust community and successfully resolves numerous corporate incidents, reinforcing its reputation and expertise.
2023
A New Era
- Development and launch of Security Nexus, a comprehensive cybersecurity platform, marking a significant milestone in Codesnag's journey.
- Codesnag is established as a distinct and recognised entity in the cybersecurity landscape.
Since then
First major Security Nexus client
- Codesnag secures its first major client on the Security Nexus platform, managing over 500 endpoints, demonstrating its capability and trustworthiness.
Leadership
The Team Making It Happen
Led by industry veterans with a proven track record in national cyber defence, our team of researchers, engineers, and ethical hackers pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in cybersecurity.
Press and credentials: coverage of our founders, with links to the originals
Adv. Mahir Gupta
Founder
A techno-legal expert with seven years in cybersecurity. He has assisted Indian law enforcement in solving numerous cases and provided incident response to large enterprises, has collaborated with US enforcement agencies, and is a regular panellist on cybersecurity shows. His depth is in data privacy and localisation regulation — which is why the legal track at Codesnag runs alongside containment rather than after it. He is also the Founder of VirtualVakil.
Dr. Rakshit Tandon
Co-founder
A cybersecurity evangelist frequently invited by state police and Indian defence departments for his insights. A panellist in over 500 schools across India, he has trained more than 10 million students, and co-founded Hackershala. He has been instrumental in generating the talent India needs for cybersecurity and investigation work.
Work with us
Facing an incident, weighing a security programme, or want to join the team? We would like to hear from you.