Dor Knafo

Dor Knafo is a General Partner at Cyberstarts, where he invests in cybersecurity companies. He co-founded Axis Security and led it as CEO; the company built cloud-based tools for secure access to enterprise applications before its 2023 acquisition by HPE. Earlier, he worked as a security researcher and served as a software engineer in the Israel Defense Forces.

Career

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Based in: Tel Aviv

Cyberstarts

Jun 2025 — Present

General Partner

Axis, acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise company in 2023

Dec 2018 — Jun 2025

Co-Founder & CEO

Symantec

Jun 2017 — Dec 2018

Security Researcher

Israel Defense Forces

Jul 2009 — Jul 2014

Software Engineer

Reichman University

Bachelor's studies in software

Products & media

youtube.com

RSAC 2021 Innovation Sandbox: Axis Security

A presentation by Knafo introducing Axis Security’s unified access cloud and explaining how it provides controlled access to applications without extending access to the corporate network.

Media appearance

zradio.live

דקות או פחות 30: Dor Knafo on Axis Security’s sale

A podcast conversation about the challenges of building Axis Security, the decision to sell the company, and Knafo’s experience after its acquisition.

Media appearance