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  • Sangamesh S Resigns as Head of Seqrite Labs at Quick Heal Technologies

    Sangamesh S

    Pune: Quick Heal Technologies is set to see a leadership change in its cybersecurity research division after Sangamesh S resigned as Head of Seqrite Labs, effective 13 November 2026.

    The Pune-based cybersecurity company has cited “professional growth” as the reason for Sangamesh S’s resignation.

    However, Quick Heal has not announced who will take over the role or indicated whether the departure will lead to any changes in its business or operations.

    No further details about his next professional move were disclosed.

    Sangamesh S’s Exit from Seqrite Labs

    Seqrite Labs serves as the threat research and intelligence division of Seqrite, Quick Heal’s enterprise cybersecurity business.

    Its responsibilities include identifying malware, tracking and attributing cyber threats, discovering software vulnerabilities and developing machine-learning-based threat analytics.

    Quick Heal‘s annual report for FY2024-25 identifies Seqrite Labs as a key part of these research activities, covering malware detection, threat attribution, vulnerability discovery and machine-learning-driven threat analysis.

    Sangamesh S’s resignation comes from a leadership position within this research function.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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