With more than two decades of experience in security, networking, computer science and control systems, Yossi Appleboum possesses a broad perspective on cybersecurity threats and innovative security solutions. Appleboum joined the Israeli Army Intelligence Corps (Unit 8200) in the early 1990s and served as a team leader and as Chief Architect focusing on the design and development of critical infrastructure network monitoring and security systems. In 1998, he Co-Founded WebSilicon, an Israeli company specializing in the development of advanced networking and security systems. As the Vice President leading the research and development team, he was involved in the design and implementation of more than 250 different systems for government agencies, integrators and vendors worldwide. 

Appleboum assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer in 2007. He was responsible for North American business activities and collaborated with key customers to develop next-generation network monitoring and security systems. In 2013, WebSilicon was acquired by Magal – one of the world’s largest physical security integration companies. After the acquisition, Appleboum was tasked with integrating his company into the Magal group, which involved rebranding WebSilicon as CyberSeal. He served as the CTO for Cyber Security at Senstar Inc., Magal’s North American division.