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Running a company is a grind. Overwhelmed with the daily onslaught of problems, it is easy to fall back into bad leadership behaviors. I found
July 10, 2025
The Founder’s User Manual is an extensive reference guide for current and aspiring leaders seeking practical insights into the daily challenges of running a startup.
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Andrew Plato is an experienced CEO, founder, author, and cybersecurity pioneer. In 1995, he founded Anitian, one of the first cybersecurity companies. Andrew was an innovator in security technologies such as intrusion detection, endpoint security, and cloud security. His vision for security culminated in inventing a groundbreaking automation platform that revolutionized the speed and accuracy of cloud security. After securing venture capital, Plato guided Anitian through exponential growth, forming close alliances with technology giants such as AWS, Microsoft, Trend Micro, Red Hat, Sentinel One, and Qualys. Andrew exited Anitian in 2022.
Andrew is the author of “The Founder’s User Manual: Practical Strategies for the Startup Leader” a guide that distills his extensive leadership acumen. Andrew also serves as an advisor to numerous companies, such as Platformr.
In 2019, Andrew founded Zenaciti which provides go-to-market strategy and security advisory services to organizations and investors worldwide.
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Running a company is a grind. Overwhelmed with the daily onslaught of problems, it is easy to fall back into bad leadership behaviors. I found
The recent CrowdStrike debacle has reignited an old argument among IT and security people: what can be done about the software monoculture?
What are the components of a managed security service provider (MSSP)?
Palo Alto Networks’ platform strategy is flawed, but not the idea. Security desperately needs a platform of platforms.
In the early startup stage, rockstar employees can create more trouble than they solve.
In 2019, Andrew spun-out his personal consulting and research business from Anitian.
Zenaciti delivers business and cybersecurity strategies that close deals, challenge conventions, and ignite innovation. Services include go-to-market strategy, technical due diligence, and security risk analysis.
Check out Andrew’s writing on a leadership, cybersecurity, and go-to-market strategy.
Reviews & honest perspectives from readers of The Founder’s User Manual.
Chairman & Founder | R6 Security
Andrew’s reputation as the head of Anitian preceded him, and his expertise in cybersecurity was well-known before we even met. I was fortunate to proof read his insightful new book on the cybersecurity ecosystem. Unlike theoretical texts, his draws on real-world experience, offering practical wisdom you won’t find elsewhere. Andrew isn’t just an author, he’s a seasoned practitioner who’s built a successful company in the field.
Chief Research Analyst | IT-Harvest
Andrew first attracted my attention with his writing. It is rare for a tech founder to be a writer first, and a good one at that. More importantly, he has something to say! I always pay attention when he posts. You should too!
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