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Security teams can finally see every identity — human, machine, and AI agent. What they still can't do is decide what to fix first. That gap is the problem Axiad exists to close.
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Axiad was founded by the team behind the PIV and CAC cards used across government and military networks — fifteen years spent getting identity right where there was no margin for error. Our name comes from the Greek Axia, "value": helping organizations get the most out of the security they already run. That heritage is why the decision layer we build is earned, not aspirational.
Machine identities now outnumber humans, and AI agents are arriving with credentials no one audited. Teams bought tools to see it all — and they work, surfacing risks by the thousand. But everything comes back flagged critical, ownership bounces between teams, and the dashboard turns green while the blind spots stay. Seeing the risk was never the hard part. Deciding what to do about it is.
Axiad sits above the identity tools you already use — we don't replace them. We connect every identity into one picture, rank each risk by what it would actually cost the business, and route the fix back into the systems your teams already work in. Directional and defensible: enough to know which way to run.
Leading government agencies and Fortune 500 companies rely on Axiad — not for another dashboard, but for a way to act on what it shows.
The market spent a decade learning to see identity risk. The teams that win the next one will be the ones who can decide — fast, and in the language the business already speaks: what it costs, who owns it, and what to fix first.
The team that spent decades earning trust in high-assurance identity — now building where identity risk is heading. Decades of combined expertise across identity management, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.
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David has built and led cybersecurity companies through zero-to-one growth, scale-up phases, and three successful exits — all while obsessing over culture. Before joining Axiad, he served as President and CEO of Ericom Software (acquired by Ericsson), Perspecsys (acquired by Blue Coat and later Symantec), and Cloakware Corporation (acquired by Naspers/Irdeto).
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Bassam is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. He is an industry expert with over 20 years of experience designing and deploying identity and access management solutions across large government, enterprise, and healthcare organizations. He is a leading expert in Authentication, CAC/PIV smart card, and PKI deployment and has been involved in multiple enterprise-class authentication deployments over the last several years.
John is a recognized expert in identity and access management with over 20 years of experience driving architectural and technical strategies for organizations in the security space. Prior to joining Axiad, he served as vice president of engineering at Identiv, where he led the evolution of the company’s physical security suite of products, ranging from large-scale enterprise access control services to virtual and embedded access control appliances. John has also held leadership positions at HID Global and ActivIdentity.
Brian brings more than 25 years of finance and technology experience, including deep experience in security & enterprise applications. Prior to Axiad, Brian served as CFO of Zimperium, leading the mobile device & application security leader through a period of rapid organic & inorganic growth, culminating in a successful sale to Liberty Strategic Capital. He has also been instrumental in driving funding and scale at private & public SaaS companies in leadership roles at ThoughtSpot, Workday, and Juniper Networks.
Jay brings more than 15 years of enterprise sales experience across cybersecurity, SaaS, and identity verticals. Prior to Axiad, he served as VP of Sales at Prove Identity and Twilio. He has a consistent track record of building high-performing teams, cultivating C-suite relationships at global organizations, and driving sustained revenue growth across regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, and government.
Stacia Gilchrist, PMP, is an accomplished customer success executive with deep expertise in professional services, program management, and IT operations. She is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable business outcomes for global organizations.
IT professional with 17+ years of proven track record in Cyber Security and Telco fields in many customer-facing technical roles. Prior to joining Axiad led technical pre-sales at Ericom/Cradlepoint for SWG, RBI, DLP, CASB products in North America. Before Ericom, Sergey was a global security SA at F5 helping customers solve problems in Web App and API Security space.
Brittany Gulla brings 15+ years of experience at the intersection of brand, product, and growth marketing. She has led product and content marketing for multi-product platforms in both B2B and B2C environments, with a focus on translating complex, technical capabilities into clear messaging that resonates with buyers. At Axiad, she aligns positioning, content, and go-to-market execution across the organization, working closely with Product, Sales, and Executive teams to build marketing that drives both brand strength and revenue.
Marc is CISSP certified and is a highly motivated, results-oriented security professional. He has a proven track record of implementing and managing comprehensive security solutions. Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a deep understanding of identity security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
Simon is a seasoned executive in the cybersecurity industry with a global track record spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. He is known for driving high-impact strategies, shaping go-to-market plans, and advising C-level leaders across top-tier technology firms. Simon brings deep expertise in leading complex, high-stakes initiatives—making him a trusted voice in the software and cybersecurity space.
Ivy brings over 18 years of HR experience from various high-tech industries, including the cybersecurity industry at companies such as Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler. Ivy specializes in executing HR strategies by leveraging her proven experience on operational efficiency. Prior to joining Axiad, Ivy has held senior HR leadership roles in both high growth pre-IPO and public companies.
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Empowering identity security since 2010
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Trusted by top organizations across industries.
Top 10 US Financial Institution
Mesh becomes valuable when it helps identity teams prioritize, operationalize, and act — not simply generate more findings.
Axiad was the obvious choice for us to improve our MFA…
The Axiad solution is world-class… rolled out a new MFA solution in 2 months to 30,000 YubiKey users.
Top 10 US Financial Institution
It's super simple to deploy and manage authentication devices…
Top 10 US Financial Institution
Axiad has driven down the number of our calls… multi-factor [calls] dropped by about 35%.
Top 10 US Financial Institution
Overall, it's intuitive and simple… we have easily recovered our investment costs.
Recognized for our work in identity security — and increasingly, for where we're taking it.
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