Shlomo KramerFounder

Israel - ND

I am an information technology entrepreneur and investor—the founder and CEO of Cato Networks.

Cato is the world’s first SASE platform, converging SD-WAN, network security, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a global, cloud-native service. Cato optimizes and secures application access for all users and locations. Using Cato Cloud, customers easily migrate from MPLS to SD-WAN, optimize connectivity to on-premises and cloud applications, enable secure branch Internet access everywhere, seamlessly integrate cloud datacenters into the network, and connect mobile users with Cato SDP client and clientless access options. With Cato, the network, and your business, are ready for whatever’s next.

With a passion for creating and fostering successful IT-focused businesses, I am also the co-founder of Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) and Imperva (IMPV). I am a board director and founding investor in several security, fintech, and software companies, including Fundbox, Exabeam, Gong, Aqua Security, and At-Bay. My previous investments include Sumo Logic (SUMO), Indegy (TANE), TopSpin Security (Fidelis), Insert Mobile (Pendo), LightCyber (PANW), Secure Islands (MSFT), WatchDox (BBRY), Lacoon (CHKP), Hyperwise (CHKP), SkyFence (IMPV), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Trusteer (IBM), Worklight (IBM), Business Layers (CA) and Digital Fuel (VMware).

I have been honored with various awards, including CEO of the Year by SC Magazine in 2008, one of 20 luminaries who changed the network industry by Network World in 2006 and was inducted into the InfoSec Hall of Fame in 2013. I hold a master’s degree in computer science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from Tel Aviv University.