Ran Ilany
About Ran Ilany
Ran Ilany is the Co-Founder and CEO of Portshift, a Cisco company, and has extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, including leadership roles at Check Point Software Technologies and Team8. He is also an Insider at YL Ventures and has contributed to the development of significant technology products and industry standards.
Work at Portshift: Cisco Company
Ran Ilany serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Portshift, a Cisco company, since 2018. Under his leadership, Portshift focuses on providing advanced security solutions for cloud-native applications. The company aims to enhance security measures within the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring that organizations can deploy applications securely in cloud environments.
Previous Experience at Check Point Software Technologies
Ran Ilany held multiple positions at Check Point Software Technologies. He served as the Director of Infrastructure and Operations from 2009 to 2011, where he managed critical infrastructure projects. Following this role, he was the Head of Appliances & High End from 2011 to 2016, overseeing the development of high-performance security appliances, contributing to the company's extensive product offerings.
Background in Cybersecurity and Technology
Ran Ilany has a robust background in cybersecurity and technology. He worked at RADWare as VP of Deep Packet Inspection for one year and was involved with Team8 as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) from 2017 to 2018. His experience spans various roles, including founding and leading Blade Fusion LTD, where he served as both Founder and CEO, and as VP of R&D.
Education and Technical Expertise
Ran Ilany studied at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from 1991 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and cybersecurity, enabling him to lead innovative projects and initiatives in the industry.
Achievements in Product Development and Innovation
Ran Ilany has made significant contributions to product development and innovation in the tech industry. He led the development of a product portfolio generating over $1 billion in annual revenues, including a line of 30 hardware appliances. He is also recognized for founding the first industry standard for 'Multi Bladed Security Appliance' and inventing the Perimeter Load Balancing Router (PLR), which enhances traffic redirection capabilities.