Cybernexa
Cybernexa is a Chennai-based cybersecurity company offering the CyLock unified IAM platform featuring token-less MFA, SSO, SSPR, and PKI solutions for organizations across banking, automotive, government, healthcare, and education sectors with on-premise, private cloud, and SaaS deployment options.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersChennai, India
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Cybernexa does
Cybernexa is an Indian information security company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chennai that provides identity and access management (IAM) products through its unified CyLock platform. The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers across banking, automotive, IT, government, healthcare, and education sectors, with named logos including Hyundai, Cosmos Bank, NNSB, Equitas Bank, Chic Infotech, Vels University, iSource, Global Healthcare Resource, and the Election Commission of India (ECI). Its customer base is concentrated in India, with emerging signals of European market exploration through French-language marketing and partnerships with French GTM firms.
The CyLock platform integrates four core products — CyLock MFA (token-less, out-of-band multi-factor authentication using end-user mobile devices), CyLock SSO (single sign-on supporting SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and Active Directory), CyLock SSPR (self-service password reset for AD/LDAP directories), and CyLock PKI (certificate-based two-factor authentication via USB tokens and smart cards) — anchored by the CyLock IdP central identity provider engine. The technical approach emphasizes deployment flexibility across on-premise, private cloud, and multi-tenant SaaS, QR-code self-enrollment for low-friction onboarding, and integration depth with Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, FreeIPA, ADFS, Microsoft 365, and VMware Cloud Director. CyLock PKI is explicitly positioned against RBI-mandated PKI requirements for Indian online banking transactions, providing a regulatory-aligned entry point into the financial-services segment.
Cybernexa operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales (demo-driven, consultative selling for on-premise and private cloud deployments), product-led growth (self-serve SaaS via portal.cybernexa.com with employee-count-based subscription tiers ranging from 1-10 to 500+ users), and a 14+ channel partner network across India including ArfaTechnology, ChicInfotech, BitsBytes, BKTechSecurenet, DigitalTrack, SEA Infonet, ShaktaTechnologies, NextGen, Comprint, Ipinfotech, Ivalue, jnrmr, Array Networks, and Innspark. Revenue is generated through SaaS subscriptions, on-premise licenses, and professional services, though pricing is not publicly disclosed. The only disclosed funding event is the SIDBI Innovation & Incubation Centre (SIIC) incubation in January 2020 at $0 disclosed; the absence of subsequent equity raises suggests either bootstrap operations or undisclosed private rounds.
Cybernexa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cybernexa
- Legal name
- Cybernexa
- Website
- https://cybernexa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cybernexa is a Chennai-based cybersecurity company offering the CyLock unified IAM platform featuring token-less MFA, SSO, SSPR, and PKI solutions for organizations across banking, automotive, government, healthcare, and education sectors with on-premise, private cloud, and SaaS deployment options.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cybernexa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Identity and Access Management
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms (BPAMAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Authorization, ZTNA integration) (HDAEAJAG)
Keywords
Where Cybernexa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chennai
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Markets served
Cybernexa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Subscription — SaaS / Cloud Platform: Cloud-based MFA-as-a-Service subscription model where organizations self-register and subscribe to plans via the Cybernexa portal. Offers flexible pricing tiers based on organization size (1-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 500+ employees) and product modules (CyLock MFA, SSO, SSPR). Billed on a subscription cadence.
- On-Premise / Private Cloud Licenses: On-premise and private cloud deployment options for enterprise customers requiring data residency or custom security controls. Revenue generated through software licenses, potentially with maintenance and support fees.
- Professional Services & Implementation: Implementation, integration, and consulting services supporting deployment across diverse IT environments including Microsoft Active Directory, ADFS, and various cloud and on-premises applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | SaaS subscription tiers based on organization size |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | On-premise and private cloud deployment |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Cybernexa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cybernexa sells the CyLock unified identity and access management platform comprising CyLock MFA (token-less out-of-band multi-factor authentication using mobile devices), CyLock SSO (single sign-on across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments), CyLock SSPR (self-service password reset for AD/LDAP directories), and CyLock PKI (certificate-based two-factor authentication using USB tokens and smart cards). The platform is offered via SaaS, private cloud, and on-premise deployments for organizations that need to secure authentication, access control, and digital identity across applications and users.
Product overview
Cybernexa offers CyLock, a unified identity and access management platform comprising four core products: CyLock MFA (token-less multi-factor authentication using mobile devices), CyLock SSO (single sign-on with support for SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect protocols), CyLock SSPR (self-service password reset for AD/LDAP directories), and CyLock PKI (certificate-based authentication using USB tokens and smart cards). The platform is powered by CyLock IdP as the central identity provider engine. Cybernexa provides flexible deployment options including on-premise, private cloud, and SaaS models, enabling organizations to protect on-site and cloud resources through strong authentication and access control.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CyLock MFA: Token-less advanced Out-of-Band MFA solution providing strong authentication and authorization using mobile devices to protect against phishing, SIM swap fraud, and man-in-the-middle attacks.
- CyLock SSO
- CyLock SSPR
- CyLock PKI
Products and services
- CyLock MFA Token-less, out-of-band Multi-Factor Authentication solution that uses end users' mobile devices as the authentication channel, supporting push-based authentication (Basic and PINSafe), GRID OTP, SMS OTP, Email OTP, and QR-code self-enrollment. Designed to protect against phishing, SIM-swap fraud, and man-in-the-middle attacks for organizations needing strong authentication for VPN, Windows logon, cloud apps, and financial transactions.
- CyLock SSO Single Sign-On Identity Provider that enables users to access multiple on-premises, cloud, and hybrid applications using a single set of credentials. Supports SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and LDAP/Active Directory integration, with built-in MFA and centralized user management and analytics.
- CyLock SSPR Self-Service Password Reset portal for AD/LDAP that enables end users to unlock accounts and reset or modify passwords without IT support. Includes adaptive MFA during password reset, GRID PIN authentication, configurable password policies, auditing, real-time reporting, and integration with AD/LDAP directories.
- CyLock PKI Public Key Infrastructure platform providing certificate-based two-factor authentication using USB tokens or smart cards for network logon, online banking transactions, and digital signing workflows. Uses asymmetric key pairs with private keys stored on hardware devices; USB token-agnostic, supporting devices from multiple vendors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced IT helpdesk calls for password resets
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Cybernexa
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Cybernexa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature6 records
Cybernexa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, standard and core.
- ADI ConsultingsecondaryADI Consulting co-hosted a CyLock MFA webinar with Cybernexa on October 16, 2025. Managing Director Philippe Corneloup served as a speaker. ADI Consulting is a French IT consulting firm helping Cybernexa reach European markets.
- InnovetechssecondaryInnovetechs co-hosted a CyLock MFA webinar with Cybernexa on October 16, 2025. Thierry Guenoun served as a speaker. Innovetechs is a French technology partner helping Cybernexa reach European markets.
- ArfaTechnologystandardArfaTechnology is a CyLock channel partner, reselling and distributing Cybernexa's CyLock MFA, SSO, SSPR, and PKI products in India.
- ChicInfotechstandardChicInfotech is both a customer and a CyLock channel partner in India, distributing Cybernexa's authentication solutions.
- BitsBytesstandardBitsBytes is a CyLock channel partner, reselling Cybernexa's identity and access management products in India.
- BKTechSecurenetstandardBKTechSecurenet is a CyLock channel partner distributing Cybernexa's cybersecurity solutions.
- DigitalTrackstandardDigitalTrack is a CyLock channel partner based in India.
- SEA InfonetstandardSEA Infonet is a CyLock channel partner based in India.
- ShaktaTechnologiesstandardShaktaTechnologies is a CyLock channel partner based in India.
- NextGenstandardNextGen is a Cybernexa channel partner (IaaS-related partnership).
- ComprintstandardComprint is a Cybernexa channel partner based in India.
- IpinfotechstandardIpinfotech is a Cybernexa channel partner based in India.
- IvaluestandardIvalue is a Cybernexa channel partner based in India.
- jnrmrstandardjnrmr is a Cybernexa channel partner based in India.
- Array NetworksstandardArray Networks is a technology partner of Cybernexa, offering integration with their networking and application delivery solutions.
- InnsparkstandardInnspark is a Cybernexa channel partner based in India.
- IIT Kanpur (C3iHub)coreCybernexa was selected for the C3iHub Cohort program — a cybersecurity innovation hub at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Over the coming months, Cybernexa will collaborate with IIT Kanpur's brightest minds to leverage facilities, guidance, mentorship from industry stalwarts, and partner with enterprises and government agencies to accelerate GTM and innovate state-of-the-art security solutions. Cybernexa also references working with IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity program as a platform to approach industry experts, angel investors, and venture capitalists.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cybernexa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SecureAuth: Adaptive MFA and SSO vendor targeting mid-market and enterprise customers with passwordless and risk-based authentication. Direct functional competitor to CyLock MFA/SSO at similar deal sizes.
- Entrust: PKI, digital signing, and identity verification vendor with strong presence in financial services and government. Comparable on certificate-based 2FA, smart card/USB token workflows, and BFSI/government certifications.
- OneSpan: Provides authentication, transaction signing, and PKI-based security for banking and high-assurance workflows. Closely comparable to Cybernexa on the CyLock PKI / digital signing angle in BFSI.
- miniOrange: India-headquartered IAM vendor offering MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication with strong AD/LDAP and application integration. The closest India-based, mid-market direct competitor to CyLock.
- Cisco Duo Security: Specialist MFA and secure access vendor (now part of Cisco) focused on phishing-resistant authentication and zero trust. Most direct comparison to CyLock MFA's push-based, mobile-centric OOB approach.
Broad incumbents
- Okta: Leading cloud-native identity and access management platform offering MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication. Comparable as the dominant global benchmark against which Cybernexa's CyLock MFA/SSO/IdP suite is positioned.
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): Microsoft's cloud identity platform providing SSO, MFA, and conditional access, frequently bundled with Microsoft 365. Competes head-on with CyLock SSO/MFA in enterprises standardized on Microsoft infrastructure.
- HID Global (ActivID / WorkforceID): Provider of identity and access management solutions including PKI, smart card, and workforce authentication. Comparable on enterprise PKI and strong-authentication use cases, particularly in government and BFSI.
- Thales (SafeNet Trusted Access): Large digital identity and security vendor offering MFA, PKI, and HSM-based authentication. Competes with Cybernexa across enterprise MFA and PKI, especially in regulated industries.
- RSA Security: Legacy MFA and identity governance vendor best known for SecurID hardware tokens. Cybernexa's token-less OOB MFA narrative is explicitly positioned against the RSA hardware-token installed base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Cybernexa social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Cybernexa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Cybernexa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cybernexa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cybernexa
What does Cybernexa do?
Cybernexa sells the CyLock unified identity and access management platform comprising CyLock MFA (token-less out-of-band multi-factor authentication using mobile devices), CyLock SSO (single sign-on across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments), CyLock SSPR (self-service password reset for AD/LDAP directories), and CyLock PKI (certificate-based two-factor authentication using USB tokens and smart cards). The platform is offered via SaaS, private cloud, and on-premise deployments for organizations that need to secure authentication, access control, and digital identity across applications and users.
Is Cybernexa a public or private company?
Cybernexa is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cybernexa founded?
Cybernexa was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cybernexa based?
Cybernexa is headquartered in Chennai, India, in the Asia region.
How does Cybernexa make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription — SaaS / Cloud Platform is the primary driver. The others are on-Premise / Private Cloud Licenses and professional Services & Implementation.
Who are Cybernexa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SecureAuth, Entrust, OneSpan, miniOrange and Cisco Duo Security. Broad incumbents are Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), HID Global (ActivID / WorkforceID), Thales (SafeNet Trusted Access) and RSA Security.
Does Cybernexa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cybernexa.
What industry is Cybernexa in?
Cybernexa's product category is Identity and Access Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAEAE, Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms, with a secondary code of HDAEAJAG, Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Authorization, ZTNA integration). Its NAICS code is 5132.