Discern Security Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Evgeniy Kharam as Chief Strategy Officer
Kharam to guide Discern's global expansion and redefine how organizations build and scale cyber programs
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Discern Security, a pioneer in AI-based security management, has named Evgeniy Kharam as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), marking a strategic move to accelerate the company's growth and innovation efforts. Evgeniy joins Discern with more than two decades of experience spanning hands-on security architecture, executive strategy, and cybersecurity evangelism. As CSO, he will lead the company's strategic roadmap, drive go-to-market expansion, and elevate Discern's thought leadership efforts as it scales its platform globally.
"Evgeniy brings a rare blend of technical depth, real-world customer insight, and visionary leadership," said Sai Venkataraman, CEO of Discern Security. "His talent for simplifying complex challenges, aligning security with business outcomes, and earning industry trust is exactly what we need as Discern defines a new category in cybersecurity optimization."
In addition to his enterprise leadership, Evgeniy founded EK Cyber and Media Consulting, where he advises cybersecurity vendors and MSSPs on go-to-market strategy, product integration, and platform positioning. His insights have supported investment due diligence and M&A evaluations, shaping the growth of emerging security ventures. A respected voice in the cybersecurity community, he co-hosts leading industry podcasts including Security Architecture Podcast and Cyber Inspiration. His passion for mentorship and communication shines through his book Architecting Success: The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales. Kharam co-founded the Ski & Snowboard Cybersecurity Conference, and he also has a long history in leading workshops and assessments for large enterprises across North America and Europe, helping organizations close control gaps and fortify their security posture.
"After years of helping MSSPs and VARs scale their services, advising vendors on feature strategy, and launching industry conferences and podcasts, I joined Discern because it's the first team I've seen truly deliver the real-time, data-driven clarity I've been advocating for over a decade," said Evgeniy Kharam. "Discern turns guesswork into actionable insight—shedding light on asset coverage, control effectiveness, and configuration health."
With Kharam as Chief Strategy Officer, Discern Security is poised to accelerate its strategic vision, expand into new vertical markets, and deepen global go-to-market execution. His leadership will strengthen the company's MSSP and VAR ecosystem, elevate its public profile through keynotes and media engagements, and sharpen the focus on product adoption— particularly aroundAI-driven insights, board-level reporting, and rationalized control management.
About Discern Security
Discern, a pioneer in AI-based security management, helps organizations optimize their cybersecurity posture and controls—without requiring new investments. By replacing spreadsheets, interviews, and guesswork with continuous, objective data, Discern empowers teams to improve, measure, and clearly communicate their security programs. The platform delivers end-to-end visibility into cybersecurity initiatives and drives measurable maturity, and helps customers discover and secure all of their assets. Customers rely on Discern's AI to automate board reporting, continuously assess and enhance controls, and close critical asset security gaps. With built-in alignment to leading frameworks—including MITRE, NIST, and CIS—Discern enables security leaders to operate with greater precision, confidence, and strategic impact.
To learn more, visit discernsecurity.com.
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