At FortifyIQ, our R&D team is a unique blend of industry veterans with deep expertise in mathematics and cybersecurity, alongside talented young engineers who bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
With a strong focus on research and innovation, our team has contributed to dozens of patents and published academic papers, solidifying our position at the forefront of cybersecurity advancements.
CEO and Co-founder
USASeasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience leading B2B technology and software companies.
Successfully founded and scaled two companies to the INC 5000 list 8 times, including one reaching #54 with 4,889% growth.
Thought leader and a best-selling published author.
CTO and Co-founder
IsraelYury holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Prior to founding FortifyIQ, he was a principal engineer at ARM, specializing in cryptography, and worked as a data security expert at NDS.
At FortifyIQ, Yury leads the company’s R&D efforts. He holds multiple patents and has published several academic papers in the fields of cryptography and hardware security.
Chief Innovation Officer
IsraelYaacov is a mathematician whose work in cryptographic security and attack prevention has resulted in 41 patents and five published academic papers.
He manages activities related to innovative aspects of products, including academic research, and patenting. Prior to joining FortifyIQ, he held senior security research roles at NDS and Intel where he contributed to both offensive and defensive aspects of semiconductor security.
VP R&D and Products
IsraelValery is an electronic engineer and a semiconductor security expert with 25 years of experience in hardware security architecture and chip design. As VP of Security Research and Product at FortifyIQ, he leads the company’s security R&D and product development.
Previously, Valery has held roles at Sony Semiconductor, Winbond, and National Semiconductor, where he developed advanced security solutions for SoC products. He holds 11 patents in hardware security.
We are dedicated to uncovering new vulnerabilities, developing cutting-edge security solutions, and staying ahead of emerging threats. Our relentless pursuit of excellence guarantees advanced, reliable, and practical cybersecurity solutions for our clients.
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