Secret Double Octopus, a leader in workforce authentication security, is strengthening its leadership as demand for passwordless solutions grows. The company has announced the appointment of Dan Warmenhoven, the former CEO who transformed NetApp into an S&P 500 giant, to its Board of Directors. Warmenhoven's extensive experience in scaling enterprise technology companies and his deep cybersecurity background will be instrumental as SDO expands its market footprint.
Secret Double Octopus appoints former NetApp CEO Dan Warmenhoven to its Board of Directors.
Warmenhoven brings decades of experience scaling enterprise tech firms and guiding cybersecurity companies.
He led NetApp from a startup to a multi-billion dollar public company.
His board experience includes roles at Palo Alto Networks and Aruba Wireless Networks.
The appointment comes as SDO sees surging demand for passwordless authentication in regulated industries.
SDO recently launched a ZeroPassword™ MSP Program to eliminate passwords across enterprise systems.
Warmenhoven's appointment signals a key strategic move for Secret Double Octopus as it prepares for accelerated growth. His proven track record of guiding companies from their early stages to multi-billion dollar revenues aligns perfectly with SDO's ambitions in the expanding passwordless authentication market, particularly as enterprises seek more secure access controls for the AI era.
Raz Rafaeli, CEO and Co-Founder of Secret Double Octopus, emphasized the strategic value of this appointment, stating, “Dan Warmenhoven joining our board represents an important moment for Secret Double Octopus. His proven ability to scale enterprise technology companies from millions to billions in revenue, combined with his deep understanding of cybersecurity markets, makes him the ideal advisor as we enter our next phase of growth.”
Warmenhoven brings unparalleled operational expertise, having served as CEO of NetApp for over a decade and guided the company through its IPO and growth to over $4 billion in annual revenue. His current and past board positions include influential cybersecurity firms like Palo Alto Networks and Aruba Wireless Networks.
Warmenhoven expressed strong confidence in SDO's technology and market position, noting, “Secret Double Octopus has cracked one of the most persistent challenges in enterprise security: delivering true passwordless authentication that works seamlessly across complex hybrid environments. I recognize in SDO the rare combination of technical innovation and perfect market timing. I’m excited to help the team accelerate growth and capture this massive market opportunity.”
This board appointment comes at a time of significant momentum for the company. Secret Double Octopus serves hundreds of thousands of employees in heavily regulated industries and is seeing increased demand as businesses strive to meet new compliance mandates and stringent cyber insurance requirements, making Warmenhoven's guidance particularly valuable for its next phase of expansion.
Secret Double Octopus is the most secure and friction-free authentication solution for the enterprise workforce. The company liberates end-users and security teams from the burden of passwords with the simplicity and security of strong & ubiquitous passwordless authentication. The Octopus Authentication Platform provides a unified user experience and a consistent way to access workstations, remote services, cloud applications, and on-premises systems while providing stronger protection against cyber-attacks. SDO's platform serves mid-sized to Fortune 500 heavily regulated customers around the globe. The company has been recognized as a Gartner "Cool Vendor," "Best-in-Class" provider by AITE Group, and SINET16 Innovator.
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