Benny Porat

Benny Porat is the CEO of a stealth mode cybersecurity startup backed by some of the leading investors in the world. Previously, he co-founded and served as CTO of Claroty, a leader in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and medical security. Before that, he led a strategic research team in the elite 8200 Cyber Unit of the Israel Defense Forces.

Benny holds a BSc and a PhD in Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and has published several works on online pattern matching. Recently, he returned to the startup ecosystem to focus on Twine, an  AI venture currently in stealth mode.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Benny enjoys sharing insights on building cybersecurity products, assembling exceptional teams, and partnering with customers to address challenges. His engaging style and profound expertise distinguish him in the field. In his free time, he loves being with his four children, reading, and mentoring budding entrepreneurs.