Or Azarzar

Or Azarzar is a seasoned technological leader and the Co-Founder & CTO of Lightspin, a company that was recently acquired by Cisco.2 Following the acquisition, he now holds the position of Director of Engineering at Cisco.1

Azarzar has over a decade of experience in managing high-scale complex projects and possesses deep knowledge of cutting-edge technologies. His expertise spans various security domains, with a strong understanding of attack tools and methods. He has hands-on experience in security research and development, ranging from boutique to large-scale solutions.

Lightspin, the company Azarzar co-founded with Vladi Sandler in 2020, developed a cloud security management platform using graph-based proprietary algorithms.2 The platform aims to protect cloud environments from potential cybersecurity attacks by mapping attack paths and addressing critical security issues.2

Cisco's acquisition of Lightspin, announced in late March 2023, was estimated to be worth between $200 million and $250 million.23 This acquisition is part of Cisco's strategy to enhance its cloud security solutions and provide clients with access to advanced technology.2

Azarzar is based in the Tel Aviv District, Israel. His role at Cisco likely involves leveraging his expertise in cloud security to further develop and integrate Lightspin's technology into Cisco's broader security offerings.