Gidi Tshuva is an Israeli entrepreneur and prominent figure in the cybersecurity sector. A former member of Unit 8200, Israel's elite signals intelligence unit within the Israel Defense Forces, Tshuva served during his mandatory military service, where he developed expertise in cyber defense and intelligence operations. This background is common among many Israeli tech innovators, providing a foundation in advanced technologies and security protocols. In 2012, Tshuva co-founded Cyvera, a cloud-based endpoint security company focused on behavioral analysis and threat prevention. As CEO, he led the company to rapid growth, securing investments and establishing it as a key player in enterprise cybersecurity. The firm's innovative approach to detecting advanced persistent threats garnered significant attention in the industry. In 2014, Palo Alto Networks acquired Cyvera for approximately $200 million, one of the notable exits in Israel's cybersecurity ecosystem. Following the acquisition, Tshuva joined Palo Alto Networks as Vice President of Products, overseeing the integration of Cyvera's technology into the company's next-generation security platform. His career highlights the strong pipeline from Israeli military intelligence to global tech leadership.