Tejaswini (Tej) Prakash grew up in Hassan, a small town in Karnataka, India. She pursued her Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, from 2007 to 2011. Despite starting her journey from modest beginnings, Tejaswini has rapidly advanced in her career, reaching significant heights at a young age. Her rise from a small town to becoming the Managing Director at Cyderes is a testament to her hard work, determination, and expertise in cybersecurity.