Axonius Taps Fortinet Exec as CPO to Drive Asset Intelligence Push
Event summary
- Moshe Ben Simon appointed Chief Product Officer at Axonius, effective June 16, 2026
- Ben Simon previously led Security Operations product group at Fortinet, driving its fastest-growing strategic pillar
- Founder of TrapX Security (acquired by Commvault in 2022) with 20+ years in cybersecurity product leadership
- Will oversee Axonius Asset Cloud strategy and roadmap, reporting to CEO Joe Diamond from Tel Aviv office
- Axonius positions itself as the asset intelligence platform for unified security operations and exposure management
The big picture
Axonius' appointment of Ben Simon underscores the growing importance of asset intelligence in cybersecurity operations. As organizations struggle with incomplete visibility into their digital assets, platforms like Axonius are positioning themselves as foundational components of modern security stacks. The hire suggests Axonius is preparing for a competitive push in the asset intelligence and continuous threat exposure management markets, where scale and product innovation will be key differentiators.
What we're watching
- Product Execution
- Whether Ben Simon can translate his startup founder mindset and enterprise experience at Fortinet into accelerated growth for Axonius Asset Cloud
- Market Positioning
- How Axonius will differentiate itself in the crowded asset intelligence and CTEM categories against competitors like Fortinet
- AI Integration
- The pace at which Axonius can develop AI-driven solutions to address the visibility challenges exacerbated by artificial intelligence
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