Israeli Cyber Startups Emerge in Network Security Field
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Seven new Israeli startups are entering the complex field of network security, aiming to compete with major players. These companies are founded by experienced entrepreneurs and graduates of elite military tech units. The cybersecurity firm Wiz was originally planned as a network security company called "Beyond Networks."
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Seven new Israeli startups are developing network security products.
- These startups aim to compete with established companies like Zscaler and Tufin.
- The ventures are backed by experienced entrepreneurs and graduates of elite Israeli military tech units.
- Wiz, a prominent cybersecurity firm, was initially conceived as a network security company named "Beyond Networks."
At least seven previously undisclosed Israeli startups are developing network security products, a complex area within the cybersecurity domain. These ventures are backed by experienced entrepreneurs and young graduates from elite military technology units like Talpiot and Unit 8200. Their aim is to compete with established companies such as Zscaler and Tufin.
Notably, the cybersecurity firm Wiz was originally named "Beyond Networks." Its founders, who departed from Microsoft in 2020, initially intended to establish a company focused on network security.
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