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Amir Zilberman is an Israeli technology executive and entrepreneur specializing in cybersecurity, with a background in software engineering, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship from the Israeli tech ecosystem. He is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Claroty, a company established in 2015 that develops solutions to protect critical infrastructure, particularly operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), from cyber threats. He is also a co-founder of Orca Security, a cloud security platform that provides agentless visibility and compliance for cloud environments. Zilberman's career is deeply rooted in his service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he served in elite intelligence units, including the prestigious Unit 8200, known for its expertise in signals intelligence and cybersecurity, and has a background in industrial control systems from his time at Team8. His military experience provided foundational knowledge in cyber defense, which he has applied to the private sector to address vulnerabilities in industrial and cloud environments. Following his IDF tenure, Zilberman co-founded Claroty alongside Nadav Zafrir and other Unit 8200 alumni, focusing on bridging the security gap between IT and OT networks. Under his technical leadership, Claroty has expanded globally, securing partnerships with major corporations and governments to safeguard sectors like energy, manufacturing, and utilities. Zilberman is recognized in Israel's vibrant tech ecosystem, often referred to as 'Startup Nation,' for his contributions to innovation in OT and cloud cybersecurity. He has experience in venture capital and tech startups and continues to influence the field through Claroty's and Orca Security's advancements and his involvement in industry discussions on emerging cyber risks.