Ido Erlichman is an Israeli entrepreneur and cybersecurity specialist known for co-founding Claroty, a leading industrial cybersecurity company focused on protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) from cyber threats. Established in 2015 in Tel Aviv, Israel, Claroty quickly gained prominence for its innovative solutions addressing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and utilities. Erlichman served as the company's CEO from its inception, guiding it through multiple funding rounds, including a $100 million Series C investment in 2019 and a $400 million Series E in 2021, which valued Claroty at over $1.8 billion. Under his leadership, the company expanded globally, establishing headquarters in New York City while maintaining strong roots in Israel. Prior to Claroty, Erlichman built a career in technology and security, with experience in software development and systems engineering. He collaborated with Yoav Leitersdorf, another co-founder, leveraging their combined expertise in cybersecurity to address the growing need for OT-specific protections amid rising industrial cyber incidents like Stuxnet. In 2021, Erlichman transitioned from the CEO role to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation within Claroty, contributing to its evolution into a comprehensive platform for asset discovery, vulnerability management, and threat detection. His work has positioned him as a thought leader in the intersection of cybersecurity and industrial operations, often speaking at industry conferences on the importance of segmenting IT and OT networks. Erlichman's contributions extend to fostering international partnerships and influencing policy discussions on cyber resilience for critical infrastructure. While based in Israel, his professional activities span the US and Europe, reflecting Claroty's global footprint. He remains actively involved in the cybersecurity ecosystem, emphasizing proactive defense strategies against nation-state actors and ransomware threats targeting industrial environments.