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ARUN KUMAR ELENGOVAN
Okta, Inc.
Director, Engineering Security
Additional Information
My journey has been centered on building trust and advancing security in a rapidly evolving digital world. As Director of Security Engineering at Okta, I lead global teams focused on protecting identities for millions of users and shaping security programs that scale with innovation. My work spans cryptographic agility, automated secrets management, ephemeral certificates, and AI powered threat modeling, each designed to make security stronger yet seamless.Beyond my core role, I actively contribute to the broader security community. I have reviewed and judged over 100 technical papers, supported journals and conferences, and shared insights as a Forbes Technology Council member, Gartner Information Security Ambassador, and Fellow of BCS, IETE, and SCRS. Mentorship is a key part of my professional mission, guiding engineers, managers, and students to translate technical depth into meaningful impact.
I believe that advancing cybersecurity requires collaboration, education, and leadership. As a NIST ambassador, I aim to foster a culture where security knowledge is shared widely, workforce skills are strengthened, and future innovators are inspired to protect and enable the next generation of digital infrastructure.