Alon Cohen is an Israeli entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert renowned for his contributions to the cybersecurity industry. Born on November 15, 1974, in Israel, Cohen co-founded CyberArk Software in 1999 alongside Udi Mokady. The company specializes in privileged access management and identity security solutions, becoming a global leader in protecting sensitive credentials and digital assets. Cohen served as President and Chief Technology Officer, driving product innovation and research and development, and later as Executive Vice President of Products and Innovation, overseeing the evolution of the company's offerings to address emerging threats in cloud security, DevOps, and zero-trust architectures. His military background as an alumnus of the Israel Defense Forces' elite Unit 8200 provided foundational expertise in signals intelligence and cybersecurity that informed CyberArk's early technologies. Under his leadership, CyberArk grew significantly, going public on NASDAQ in 2014 and expanding its market presence worldwide. Cohen left the company in 2014 to pursue other ventures but remains recognized for his foundational role in establishing CyberArk as a global cybersecurity powerhouse. His work has been instrumental in shaping industry standards for privileged access security, earning him recognition as a tech innovator. Cohen's career exemplifies the intersection of military service and high-tech entrepreneurship in Israel, often referred to as 'Startup Nation,' and he remains influential in the Israeli tech ecosystem.