Legit Security Elevates Leadership to Enhance Customer Success and Operational Excellence

In an exciting development, Legit Security, a front-runner in AI-native application security posture management (ASPM), has announced several leadership promotions that aim to bolster the company's effectiveness in serving its clients and streamlining operations. These strategic changes come as the demand for application security solutions, particularly in AI-first development environments, continues to accelerate.

New Leadership Roles

The promotions include the co-founder Lior Barak stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer, Harel Gradus becoming the Head of Customer Success, and John Tierney taking on the position of Vice President of Sales. Each of these individuals brings extensive experience and industry insight that will serve Legit Security well as it embarks on its next phase of growth.

Lior Barak, Chief Operating Officer
As a co-founder of Legit Security, Lior Barak has been pivotal in shaping the company’s product offerings and engineering strategies. Previously serving as the Chief Product and Engineering Officer, he has been instrumental in guiding the technical direction of the company. Barak has a rich background in the industry, having held senior roles at BrightSource and Checkmarx, where he was a key player in the founding of the CxSCA.

Harel Gradus, Head of Customer Success
Harel Gradus comes to his new position with a wealth of experience in customer success and service delivery. His most recent role was as the Director of Account Management at Legit, and prior to that, he was the Vice President of Customer Success at OverIT. Gradus’ experience armed him with the tools necessary to lead customer success initiatives effectively and ensure that clients derive maximum value from Legit's offerings.

John Tierney, Vice President of Sales
With over 25 years in technology and cybersecurity, John Tierney is well-equipped to lead sales initiatives at Legit Security. Before this role, Tierney served as the Vice President of Sales Engineering and Field Chief Technology Officer at Legit. His previous leadership experience at respected companies, including F5, Microsoft, and Palo Alto Networks, solidifies his stature as a seasoned expert capable of driving sales and business growth.

Vision for the Future

Roni Fuchs, co-founder and CEO, expressed confidence in the new leadership team, stating, "Lior, Harel, and JT are incredibly valued members of our team, and they each carry a wealth of industry knowledge that will fuel our growth. In their new roles, they will continue empowering our team to deliver the very best capabilities and support to our customers, further expand our sales pipeline and maintain our position as a trusted leader in the industry."

These promotions are timely, aligning with Legit Security’s ongoing commitment to enhancing application security workflows. Recently, the company unveiled new AI capabilities and advanced code change management features, further solidifying its expertise in creating secure environments for AI-driven application development.

The management changes reflect Legit Security's vision to simplify and scale application security, giving development teams the tools they need to address complex security challenges effectively. With the company's focus on promoting innovation and operational excellence, it is well-poised to meet the surging demands of today’s dynamic technological landscape.

For more information about Legit Security and its initiatives, visit www.legitsecurity.com.