Each month, we’ll highlight one of the founders of Okta Ventures’ portfolio companies. You’ll learn more about them and how they work with Okta. This month, we’re speaking with Eran Barak at MIND.
What is MIND, and what is your mission?
In today’s digital world, the stakes for protecting sensitive information have never been higher. The reality? The traditional approach to data loss prevention (DLP) just isn’t working anymore. Security teams are overburdened, critical data is exposed, and the tools meant to help only add complexity.
MIND is here to change that. Our mission is simple: help digital organizations thrive in the AI era by protecting their most sensitive data, mitigating risks, and preserving reputations. We believe that security should bring peace of mind, not frustration. With MIND, you can ‘mind’ what really matters: your sensitive data, your people, and your business.
What were you doing before MIND that led you here?
Before starting MIND, my journey was shaped by years in the cybersecurity space, most recently as a founder at Hexadite. There, I learned firsthand how the right partnership with a major company, like our collaboration with HPE Security, can create a force multiplier. When the vision and product truly align, the impact goes beyond just technology; it’s about delivering meaningful value to customers together.
That experience built my conviction that tackling data loss and insider risk isn’t a solo act. It takes partnership, innovation, and empathy. This philosophy guides how we approach both technology and relationships at MIND.
What is MIND’s solution? What challenge does it solve?
The challenges facing CISOs and security teams today are massive. Sensitive data lives everywhere, across SaaS apps, on-premises file servers, clouds, endpoints, and GenAI tools. Legacy DLP tools can’t keep up, leading to manual work, a flood of false positives, and rules that never seem to fit. Teams waste time chasing irrelevant alerts while true risks go undetected.
MIND flips the script. Our platform is built to:
Autonomously discover, classify, and protect data — at rest and in motion
Use AI to dramatically reduce false positives and alert noise
Understand context and risk so you can prioritize what matters most
Remediate automatically, giving time back to your team
In short, MIND puts your DLP program on autopilot, letting you do more with fewer resources and "mind" what matters. Our goal: provide the clarity and peace of mind that security leaders have been searching for.
Why did MIND want to work with Okta?
Back at Hexadite, our strategic relationship with HPE Ventures made a massive difference. When your product and go-to-market (GTM) efforts align with a larger partner, you unlock scale, credibility, and reach. With Okta, we see that same potential.
Okta and MIND share a vision: enabling secure, modern workplaces by connecting identity and data security. By joining forces, we believe we can drive outsized impact for customers, delivering smarter solutions faster and at scale.
How is MIND working with Okta? What support do you look for in a corporate partner?
The best partnerships go beyond just technology integration. Here’s what value we look for from a partner like Okta:
Access to advanced APIs, tech and engineering expertise
Co-marketing opportunities to amplify our shared story
A supportive ecosystem driving innovation in both identity and data security
Specialized bootcamps around product, engineering, and sales
Ultimately, the goal is mutual growth and joint innovation. When partners collaborate deeply, the result is better products, happier customers and a more secure world.
What trends do you expect to see in the IAM industry?
Looking ahead, the identity and access management (IAM) space is at a crossroads. Here’s where we see things going:
IAM vendors will increasingly cover both human and non-human (machine) identities to protect credentials and access at scale.
Security controls will evolve to address Agentic AI, not just users, but the intelligent tools acting on your behalf.
Deeper partnerships between IAM and Data Security vendors will emerge, uniting identity, data, and access to protect organizations’ most valuable assets.
End-to-end solutions will become essential, combining identity, data, and access into a unified approach.
The future is about context-aware, risk-based security that’s both proactive and adaptive.
At MIND, we believe you can finally achieve the peace of mind and security your organization deserves. We’re here to guide you, using smart technology, mindful partnership, and a relentless focus on what’s most important: your people, your data, and your mission.
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