I first met Yaniv Bar-Dayan in 2017 when Vulcan was still just an initial concept. What struck me immediately wasn’t just his brilliance – it was his humility. He came to our meeting with one idea, but what set him apart from other cybersecurity founders was his willingness to listen, absorb feedback and pivot as needed. That original concept evolved into what would become Vulcan Cyber.
What really caught my attention in those early days was Vulcan’s distinctive approach to vendor integration. Before Axonius, when everyone realized they needed to be an API manager, Vulcan wasn’t just collecting data – they were synthesizing it in ways that made sense for security teams.
Their vision was clear: in a landscape filled with disconnected security tools, they saw the need to not just aggregate information across competing vendors, but to make that information actionable. This approach set them apart in the vulnerability management space, where the gap between finding and fixing vulnerabilities has long been a critical challenge.
Now, with Tenable’s acquisition of Vulcan, we’re seeing the next evolution in this space. As we look at the consolidating application security sector, having the ability to understand your exposure across multiple tools is key for security practitioners.
Vulcan’s blend of business know-how and technical acumen makes this combination particularly compelling. Yaniv’s laser focus on doing what’s right for his customers and his team has been unparalleled, and I’ve seen firsthand how this commitment has shaped their journey.
This acquisition represents more than just a technology integration. Tenable is getting a great platform in Vulcan, one that brings together deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of security.
Congratulations to Yaniv, Tal, Roy and the entire Vulcan team. And to Tenable – you’ve acquired not just a platform, but a team that truly gets it. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!