Gene Fay

Gene Fay, CEO of ThreatX

Gene Fay is the Chief Executive Officer of ThreatX, a leading provider of SaaS-based web application and API protection (WAAP) solutions.1 He was appointed CEO in April 2020, with co-founder Bret Settle transitioning to the role of Chief Strategy Officer.1

Fay has extensive experience in the cybersecurity industry, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer at White Ops and holding executive roles at Resilient Systems (acquired by IBM) and Network Intelligence (acquired by EMC and integrated into RSA).2 His specific expertise lies in go-to-market strategies, marketing, customer success, and channel development.2

As CEO, Fay is focused on driving ThreatX's growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving threat landscape.1 He aims to build on the company's mission to protect complex web application and API environments.1 Under Fay's leadership, ThreatX continues to establish itself as an innovator in the WAAP space, offering a unified solution that brings together WAF, API, bot, and DDoS protection.1

Fay is known for his strategic leadership and ability to build high-impact teams at early-stage startups in storage, virtualization, and cybersecurity.2 He is passionate about inspiring others and helping them find success.3