Jayaprakash G

Jayaprakash G is the Vice President of Information Security at AQR Capital Management LLC, based in Bengaluru, India. In this capacity, he leads the firm's information security strategy, focusing on ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and resilience of AQR’s systems and data architectures within the global investment management sector. His responsibilities span security architecture, risk management, regulatory compliance, and developing robust security frameworks tailored for asset management platforms and financial infrastructure.

His expertise centers on cybersecurity for financial services, particularly protecting cloud-based and mobile computing systems, digital forensics, and securing applications in institutional investment environments. Prior to joining AQR, Jayaprakash held high-impact roles at McAfee and Infosys, where he advanced initiatives in security research, enterprise security operations, and digital asset protection, primarily serving large-scale technology and financial clients.

Jayaprakash holds a PhD in computer science with a specialization in secure mobile computing from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, as well as an M.S. from BITS Pilani and a B.E. from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering. He is recognized for his contributions to cybersecurity research and education in financial services, holds prestigious certifications such as CISSP and AWS Certified Security Specialty, and has actively mentored professionals and published extensively in digital forensics and security innovation.