Riya Nair

Riya Nair is a security researcher, instructor, and founder of Axentra, a startup focused on privacy and compliance for early-stage companies. With over 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, she has reported 60+ vulnerabilities, trained 200+ students, authored multiple book chapters, and built open-source tools that are making an impact in the bug bounty community. Through Axentra, Riya is committed to empowering startups with secure and privacy-first foundations while also advocating for greater female representation in cybersecurity and tech entrepreneurship.