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Cybereason’s CEO Lior Div is a 2018 EY ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Finalist

Jun 26, 2018

Cybereasontoday announced Lior Div, CEO and cofounder, was named an EY 2018 New England Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

Cybereason is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the world. Founded in 2012 by Div and co-founders Yossi Naar and Yonatan Striem-Amit, Cybereason has exploded from a three-person team to more than 350 employees globally. 2017 was a record-breaking year for Cybereason, as its revenue grew by more than 140 percent, and customers increased by more than 200 percent. Div recently received Brandeis University’s 2018 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship, celebrating the Israel-Massachusetts economic relationship.

The EY awards program, celebrating its 32nd year, recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Winners will be announced at the EY Awards Gala June 28, 2018 at Westin Boston Waterfront.

“EY’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Awards recognize the endeavors of those who create the products and services that keep our worldwide economy moving forward - it’s a real honor to be included in this group, as it truly aligns with our company mission,” said Div. “Cybereason’s goal is to break the mold in the cybersecurity industry, turn the tables on the adversaries and make cybercrime unprofitable.”

Cybereason has been the recipient of many industry awards and is regularly recognized by leading news organizations and outlets for outstanding product innovation, including:

2018 Calcalist #1 Ranked Technology Start up in Israel 
2018 JMP Securities Super 70 Company 
2018 Asper Award for CEO Lior Div from Brandeis U. for Global Entrepreneurship 
2018 Gold Medal Infosecurity Products Guide for Security Consumer Product: RansomFree 
2018 Silver Medal Infosecurity Products Guide Innovation in Enterprise Security 
2018 SC Awards Finalist for Best Threat Detection Technology 
2018 Cyber Defense Magazine Security Company of the Year 
2018 InformationWeek’s Top Vendors to Watch

About Cybereason 
Cybereason, creators of the leading cybersecurity data analytics platform, gives the advantage back to the defender through a completely new approach to cybersecurity. Cybereason offers endpoint detection and response (EDR), next-generation antivirus (NGAV), and active monitoring services, all powered by its proprietary data analytics platform. The Cybereason suite of products provides unmatched visibility, increases analyst efficiency and effectiveness, and reduces security risk. Cybereason is privately held, having raised $189 million from top-tier VCs, and is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Media Contact 
Bill Keeler 
Director, Public Relations 
Cybereason 
bill.keeler@cybereason.com 
(929) 259-3261