About

Our vision

At Flow Guard Institute, our vision is to transform human performance in cybersecurity through flow. We understand that too many cybersecurity practitioners suffer from stress and burnout. We are determined to make a difference. By prioritizing well-being and preventing burnout, we can drive up human performance and make our digital world safer. We are committed to cutting-edge research and tailor-made solutions to ensure that our clients receive the best quality services. We invite you to join us on our journey to revolutionize mental health and human performance in cybersecurity.

Our values

Quality

We believe that our clients deserve nothing but the best. This is why we invest a lot of energy in ensuring that all our products and services meet the highest standards of quality. We understand that quality is not just about meeting the basic requirements, but it’s about going above and beyond to exceed our clients’ expectations.

At FGI, we also believe that quality is not just about the end product or service, but it’s about the entire customer experience. We strive to provide our clients with a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish. This means that we pay attention to every detail, from the initial consultation to the final delivery, to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied with our services.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standards of quality across all our operations. We believe that this is the key to building long-lasting relationships with our clients and to achieving our mission.

Caring

We firmly believe that cybersecurity is not just about technology and processes; it’s also about people. Cyber threats can have a devastating impact on individuals, families, and businesses, and we strive to mitigate these risks by putting people at the center of our approach. By building strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and understanding, we are able to provide our clients with the highest level of cybersecurity protection.

Inspiring

FGI aims to inspire individuals to make positive changes in their lives. Inspiration can foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and encourage individuals to take risks and try new things. Moreover, inspiration is a powerful force that is not always present. FGI employs various methods such as training, coaching, and content to inspire individuals.
Our beliefs
  • We believe that taking a human centric approach to cybersecurity can massively transform human performance and cybersecurity outcomes
  • We believe that many cybersecurity professionals operate in an environment that is stressful and lack the tools and resources to thrive and prevent themselves from burnout​
  • We believe that mental health is a human right​
  • We believe that supporting and promoting mental health is key to unlocking access to an organization’s human potential​
  • We believe that everybody deep down wants to feel a sense of accomplishment, the possibility to excel at or gain mastery over something​
  • We believe that we all want a sense of autonomy in our life​
  • We believe that everybody should have the time and energy for the things that matter most to them​
Our Story

Flow Guard Institute was established by Dr. Kashyap Thimmaraju, a certified High Flow Coach by the Flow Research Collective Inc. Dr. Thimmaraju’s firsthand experience with high levels of stress during his career in foundational cybersecurity research, coupled with his extensive research on stress and burnout in the field, motivated him to found FGI. The Institute is dedicated to assisting cybersecurity professionals and teams in preventing burnout, improving well-being and increasing cybersecurity performance through flow states.