Yaki Faitelson
Yaki Faitelson is the Co-Founder, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board at Varonis, a leading data security company, a role he has held since January 2004. Under his leadership for over 21 years, Varonis has grown from a startup to a global leader in data security, known for its innovative Data Security Platform and numerous patents in data analysis and visualization. He has been instrumental in guiding Varonis to a prominent position in the cybersecurity market, overseeing significant growth and a worldwide customer base.
Career Milestones
- Yaki Faitelson co-founded Varonis in 2005, serving as CEO and Chairman of the Board.
- He played a key role in developing the MetaData Framework technology, which is the foundation of the Varonis Data Security Platform, and holds numerous patents for data classification, access simulation, and visualization.
- Under his leadership, Varonis has grown into a global leader in data security.
- In 2014, Faitelson received the EY Technology Entrepreneur of the Year award.
- His vision continues to drive Varonis' mission to protect data from insider threats and cyberattacks.
About Varonis
Varonis, founded in 2005, is a cybersecurity company specializing in data security and analytics. They help large enterprises and mid-market organizations protect unstructured and sensitive data. Core features include data classification, threat detection, access governance, and data loss prevention, leveraging AI for automated protection and compliance. Benefits include reduced risk of breaches, improved data visibility, and simplified compliance.