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Gilad, Manager Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 MDR

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

"From sports to cyber, the principles that lead me to success have remained the same."

Gilad joined Palo Alto Networks three years ago and is now a team manager with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 MDR.

"When I was discharged from the army, my knowledge of computers was very limited, after studying and gaining experience, I came to Palo Alto Networks and realized that I was in the right place for me. What's most special here is that if you're really motivated and see the vision of the place – you get support that allows for personal and professional growth that I haven't felt anywhere else."

Until the age of 16, Gilad was on a completely different path, on his way to becoming a professional tennis player. Gilad says that because tennis is an individual sport without a team, the hard personal work he did shaped a lot of the person he is today. 

"Professional sports require composure and a very high level of self-discipline. I see how these abilities that I have developed are reflected in my work today. Just like in tennis, there is a sense of competition – only in a completely different arena. When you enter an environment where an attacker is in a customer's network, every response requires full concentration and quick decision-making. There's a lot of action and adrenaline."

Gilad's approach to success comes from the combination of the qualities he acquired as a professional athlete along with his drive to learn and develop in many fields: "I believe that commitment and perseverance are the secret to success. Once you're committed to your goals, the drive to be the best comes naturally. I'm a competitive athlete, and when I want to excel at something, I go all the way.” 🥇🏆

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