Israeli Cyber CEO and MK Named to TIME's 100 Next Influential Figures
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- Israeli cyber CEO Yotam Shacham and MK Naama Lazimi made TIME's 100 Next list.
- Shacham's company, Cyera, is valued at $12 billion and focuses on AI security.
- Lazimi was recognized for her work on social issues and government criticism.
- The TIME100 Next list highlights emerging leaders across various fields.
- Cyera has raised nearly $2 billion in funding in the past 15 months.
Yotam Shacham, co-founder and CEO of the Israeli cybersecurity firm Cyera, has been recognized on TIME magazine's prestigious TIME100 Next list for 2026. The annual list highlights 100 emerging leaders across technology, business, politics, culture, and science who are shaping the future.
TIME's profile of Shacham focuses on the transformative impact and security challenges posed by the integration of AI agents into organizations. Shacham explained that AI agents present a novel security threat, unlike human employees who can be held accountable for mishandling sensitive information. He emphasized that the "perception of information security must completely change" to address this new paradigm.
Cyera, founded in 2021, has experienced remarkable growth, achieving a valuation of $12 billion, a 24-fold increase in just three years. The company develops a platform for enterprise data security, enabling organizations to locate sensitive information, understand access permissions, and manage associated risks. Cyera has recently expanded its focus to securing AI and autonomous agent usage, a critical area as these systems gain access to vast data repositories.
In addition to Shacham, Israeli Knesset Member (MK) Naama Lazimi was also named to the TIME100 Next list in the Leaders and Policymakers category. TIME described Lazimi as a prominent figure in the Israeli left, highlighting her work on social issues and her criticism of the current government's policies. She was characterized as a "charismatic leader" and the "star of the Israeli left," noted for her focus on internal Israeli societal divides and her support for a political settlement with the Palestinians.
TIME launched the TIME100 Next list in 2019 as a separate recognition from its long-standing TIME100 list, aiming to identify individuals whose influence is growing beyond traditional power centers. This year's list prominently features figures driving the AI revolution, alongside leaders in education, immigration, and politics.
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