Secret Double Octopus Appoints Former NetApp CEO Dan Warmenhoven to its Board of Directors

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Secret Double Octopus, the leader in workforce authentication security, today announced the appointment of Dan Warmenhoven to its Board of Directors. Warmenhoven's extraordinary track record of scaling technology companies and deep cybersecurity experience will be invaluable as SDO scales to meet demand from heavily regulated global enterprises.

Warmenhoven brings unparalleled operational expertise to Secret Double Octopus. He served as CEO of NetApp for over a decade, transforming the company from a small startup into the S&P500 storage giant it is today. Under his leadership, NetApp went public and grew annual revenues to over $4 billion, establishing the company as the market-defining vendor in data storage. His strategic vision and execution excellence earned him the National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Morgan Stanley Leadership Award for Global Commerce.

Beyond his impressive tenure at NetApp, Warmenhoven has served as a board member for some of cybersecurity's most successful companies, including Aruba Wireless Networks and Palo Alto Networks. His current board positions include Bechtel Group, WEKA, and Zentera Systems, where he continues to guide companies through scaling challenges and market transformations.

"Dan Warmenhoven joining our board represents an important moment for Secret Double Octopus," said Raz Rafaeli, CEO and Co-Founder of 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. Dan's experience navigating the exact journey we're on will be invaluable as we expand our footprint in the market."

"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," said Dan Warmenhoven. "Having guided multiple cybersecurity companies through their scaling journeys, I recognize in SDO the rare combination of technical innovation and perfect market timing that SDO possesses. I’m excited to help the team accelerate growth and capture this massive market opportunity, especially as passwordless advances into the AI era.”

Backed by leading venture capital firms including BGV, JVP, SBI Holdings, and Global Brain, Secret Double Octopus currently serves hundreds of thousands of employees in heavily regulated industries such as finance, defense & critical infrastructure. The company recently introduced its ZeroPassword™ MSP Program, providing Managed Service Providers the first platform to eliminate all passwords across any application or system, and has seen surging interest as businesses seek to meet new compliance deadlines and stringent cyber insurance criteria.

About Secret Double Octopus

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.

For more information, visit www.doubleoctopus.com