About Secude
Secude, a trusted Microsoft and Siemens Digital Industries Software partner, is a global leader in
Zero Trust data protection and data governance.
Secude, a trusted Microsoft and Siemens Digital Industries Software partner, is a global leader in
Zero Trust data protection and data governance.
Our solutions extend Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) to secure sensitive files—including CAD and PLM assets—from the moment of creation. By embedding persistent protection and access controls directly into design and engineering data, we help enterprises prevent Intellectual Property (IP) theft, data leakage, reputational damage, and compliance risks. With operations in Europe, North America, and Asia, Secude supports global manufacturers, defense contractors, and AEC firms in implementing robust IT security strategies across the product lifecycle and digital supply chain.
Blake has more than 25 years’ experience as a data and Cloud security specialist across multiple disciplines and vertical industries. Mr. Wood has served on the management teams of two cybersecurity startup ventures and as a senior executive overseeing data security product and service offerings for Verifone, HPE, Thales and Bluefin Payment Systems. Blake has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal State Long Beach, holds CISSP and CCSP professional certifications from ISC2, and is a patent author for a data tokenization method.
Marc has over 25 years experience working with multinational organizations and advising enterprise businesses. A renowned cybersecurity thought leader, Marc’s profound knowledge and proven leadership skills supports Secude’s ambitious growth strategy and expansion. Marc holds a Master’s degree from Philipps University in Marburg, Germany, and NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
SV has led Secude’s day-to-day operating activities for over 17 years. He brings a wealth of IT experience from a 30+ year career specializing in software engineering, start-up strategy, product development and managing large teams. He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras.
Rajagopalan has over 20 years of experience in product development. Raja joined Secude in 2012 as a Senior Software Engineer and now leads Secude’s R&D efforts to help customers secure their critical data. For more than a decade, he has been part of Secude’s data security journey with Microsoft Information Protection SDK and held different roles in building Secude’s flagship products (HaloCORE and HaloCAD). Raja holds a master’s degree in applied mathematics from Andhra University. Before joining Secude, Raja worked at L&T Infotech, Park Controls, and Communications Ltd., wherein he developed kernel and user mode device drivers, along with application development.
