SentinelOne and My New Role

Originally posted March 9, 2018

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Two years ago, I joined SentinelOne as Chief of Security Strategy to help in the fight against malware and ransomware. I’d been following the evolution of ransomware for several years prior, and like a few others, saw that all the ingredients were in place for this area of cyber-crime to explode.

We knew it was likely that a lot of people were going to get hurt, that significant damage could be inflicted, and something needed to be done. The current anti-malware solutions, even the most popular, were ill-equipped to handle the onslaught. Unfortunately, we weren’t wrong, and that was about the time I was first introduced to SentinelOne.

When I met SentinelOne, it was just a tiny Silicon Valley start-up. It was quickly apparent to me that they had the right team, the right technology, and most importantly – the right vision necessary to make a meaningful difference in the world. SentinelOne is something special, a place poised for greatness, and an opportunity where I knew I could make a personal impact. The time was right for me, so I made the leap! Today, only a short while later, SentinelOne is a major player in the endpoint protection with super high aspirations.

Since joining I have had a front row seat to several global ransomware outbreaks including WannaCry, nPetya, and other lesser-known malware events as the SentinelOne team "laid the hardcore smackdown" on all of them. One particularly memorable event was WannaCry launching at the exact moment I was on stage giving a keynote presentation to raise awareness about ransomware. Quite an experience, but also a proud moment as all of our customers remained completely protected. One can't hope for better than that!

On SentinelOne's behalf, I have had the unique opportunity to participate in the global malware dialog, learn a ton more about the information security industry, continue helping protect hundreds of companies, and something I’m personally proud of: launch the first ever product warranty against ransomware ($1,000,000). I contributed to some cutting-edge research alongside some truly brilliant and passionate people. It’s been a tremendous experience, one which I’m truly thankful for.

I wish I had all the time in the world to pursue all of my many interests, which as an entrepreneur, is one of my greatest challenges. For me, it will soon be time to announce and launch my next adventure -- a new startup! I’ll share more details in a few weeks, but it’s something my co-founders and I have been quietly working on for years.

The best part is that I don’t have to say goodbye to SentinelOne. I’ll be moving into a company advisory role. This way I still get to remain connected, in-the-know and continue helping SentinelOne achieve its full potential.

For now, a very special thank you to everyone at SentinelOne, especially Tomer Weingarten (Co-Founder, CEO) for leading the charge and allowing me to be a part of the journey.

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