Cybersecurity Founder · Researcher · vCISO
Hemanth Vishnu Akula
Securing B2B email channels and scaling SMB compliance frameworks.
Sales emails landing in spam? An enterprise client asking for ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials? That's exactly what I fix.
Trusted by
100+ companies across the UK, US, India, Australia & Europe.
- Hoffen West
01 — Services
Services
Two focused service lines — productized email security through Authex Labs, and fractional security leadership for scaling SMBs.
Productized · Monthly · Authex Labs
Managed Email Authentication
Complete DMARC, SPF, and DKIM configuration and continuous monitoring to guarantee email deliverability.
- DMARC, SPF & DKIM — configured, enforced, monitored
- Stop domain spoofing and impersonation
- Keep sales and ops email out of the spam folder
Fractional · Retainer
Fractional vCISO & Compliance Delivery
Frictionless path to compliance. Specialising in ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials implementation for scaling businesses.
- Fractional security leadership — without the full-time cost
- ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials, audit-ready
- Unlock enterprise deals that demand compliance
02 — How it works
How it works
01
Audit
A focused review of your email authentication and security posture — fixed scope, fast turnaround.
02
Implement
DMARC enforcement, policies, and your compliance framework — deployed from proven playbooks.
03
Retain
Continuous monitoring and fractional vCISO leadership as your long-term security partner.
03 — Testimonials
Kind words
“Hemanth is a rare advisor — he pairs deep engineering expertise with genuine business sense and delivers exactly what he promises. He's one of the first people I call when something has to be done right.”
CEO, Latent IT
“Hemanth has been there for us whenever we've needed support. His communication is fantastic and his instructions are always clear — responsive, reliable, and a genuine pleasure to work with.”
VP of Operations, MMA Global
04 — Credentials
Credentials
- ISO 27001:2022 — ISMS Lead AuditorExemplar Global · 2025
- ISO 9001:2015 — QMS Lead AuditorExemplar Global · 2025
- Certified Email Authentication SpecialistProofpoint · 2025
- Email Security Associate (OESA)OPSWAT Academy · 2025
- Certified Security Awareness SpecialistProofpoint · 2025
05 — Research
Research
Published research that underpins the commercial work at Authex Labs.
SSRN · 2025 · DOI 10.2139/ssrn.5297306
The Email Security Dichotomy in India: An Analysis of Threat Proliferation, Digital Divides, and DMARC Adoption
06 — Ventures
Ventures
Authex Labs
Email security and trust infrastructure — DMARC enforcement, domain authentication, and security research at scale.
Founder & CEO · United Kingdom
Amurdhar
A private intelligence and security advisory practice — intelligence, security, and risk for leaders navigating complex environments.
Founder · India
Cannect
Bridging the gap between modern technology and cannabis businesses.
Co-Founder & CTO · United States
07 — FAQ
Common questions
What is DMARC, and why does my business need it?
DMARC is an email authentication standard that tells receiving mail servers how to handle email that fails SPF or DKIM checks. Without it, anyone can send email that looks like it comes from your domain. With it enforced, spoofed mail gets rejected and your legitimate email is far more likely to reach the inbox.
My emails keep landing in spam. Can you fix that?
Usually, yes. Most deliverability problems trace back to misconfigured SPF, DKIM, or DMARC records. The audit identifies exactly what's broken; the managed service then fixes it and monitors it continuously so it stays fixed.
What does a fractional vCISO actually do?
Everything a full-time security leader would — risk register, security policies, vendor reviews, roadmap, and compliance — delivered on a monthly retainer at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. You get senior security leadership exactly when you need it.
How long does Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 take?
Cyber Essentials typically takes two to six weeks for most SMBs. ISO 27001 typically takes three to six months, depending on company size and current security maturity. Both start with a gap assessment, so you get a realistic timeline up front.
What happens in the initial audit?
A fixed-scope review of your email authentication and security posture. You get a written findings report — what's broken, what it risks, and what fixing it involves. No obligation beyond that.
Do you work with companies outside the UK?
Yes — clients span the UK, US, India, Australia, and Europe. Everything is delivered remotely.
08 — Contact