# Hed Kovetz

> Hed Kovetz is the CEO and co-founder of Silverfort, the identity security company he founded in 2016 with Yaron Kassner and Matan Fattal. His background includes Unit 8200 leadership, cybersecurity product work at Verint, and an LL.B. from Tel Aviv University. His public interviews connect a patient approach to building technology and partnerships with a strong emphasis on teamwork.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at Silverfort
- **Organizations:** Silverfort, Verint, Israel Defense Forces Unit 8200, Forbes Technology Council
- **Education:** LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), Tel Aviv University
- **Known for:** Received Unit 8200 excellence awards and the Chief of Intelligence Corps Award for Innovation, according to his official biography., Won Verint’s innovation competition, according to his Forbes Technology Council biography., Co-founded Silverfort, which disclosed $222 million in total funding at its January 2024 Series D.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2016** — Served as a group leader in Unit 8200; later held cybersecurity product leadership roles at Verint.
- **2016** — Co-founded Silverfort with Yaron Kassner and Matan Fattal.
- **2024** — Silverfort announced a $116 million Series D in January and acquired Rezonate in November.
- **2025** — Silverfort was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list; Howard Greenfield joined as president and CRO.
- **2026** — Silverfort announced the acquisition of Fabrix Security on April 28.

## Achievements

- Received Unit 8200 excellence awards and the Chief of Intelligence Corps Award for Innovation, according to his official biography.
- Won Verint’s innovation competition, according to his Forbes Technology Council biography.
- Co-founded Silverfort, which disclosed $222 million in total funding at its January 2024 Series D.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Silverfort announced its acquisition of Fabrix Security to combine AI-based identity decisioning with runtime access enforcement.
- **2026-04** — NYSE published an RSAC 2026 Floor Talk interview with Kovetz.
- **2025-06** — Howard Greenfield joined Silverfort as president and chief revenue officer.
- **2025-03** — Kovetz reported more than 1,000 enterprise customers and over 450 employees in a company post about Fast Company recognition.

## Links

- Website: https://www.silverfort.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hed-kovetz-910ba5b9/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20