Meet the Founder

Built by
Ivan Spiridonov

Offensive security consultant turned defensive innovator. From penetration testing to threat intelligence, Ivan brings unique attack perspective to enterprise security team collaboration.

Solo Founder

Direct Expert Access

Personal involvement in every customer success story

Offensive Background

Real Attack Perspective

Understanding threats from the attacker's viewpoint

Team Collaboration

Enterprise Focus

Built specifically for multi-role security team workflows

Agile Innovation

Rapid Development

Fast iteration based on real security team feedback

From Offensive to
Defensive Innovation

Ivan's unique journey from offensive security consultant to defensive innovator provides DfenAI with unparalleled insight into both attacker methodologies and enterprise security team needs.

Offensive Security Consultant

2013-Present

Conducted penetration testing and red team operations, gaining deep insight into attack methodologies and threat actor behaviors.

Security Research & Innovation

2023-Present

Transitioned focus from exploitation to defense, researching threat intelligence solutions and security team collaboration challenges.

DfenAI Foundation

2025

Founded DfenAI to bridge the gap between threat intelligence and team collaboration, leveraging offensive security expertise for defensive innovation.

Why Solo Founder
Means Stronger Product

Direct access to the expert who understands both attack vectors and team dynamics. Ivan's personal commitment to every customer's success drives rapid innovation and uncompromising quality.

Offensive Security Expertise

Deep understanding of attack vectors from years of offensive security consulting, providing unique defender insights into real-world threat actor methodologies.

Founder Expertise

Defensive Evolution

Strategic transition from offensive to defensive security, combining attacker mindset with protective innovation to build superior threat intelligence solutions.

Founder Expertise

Solo Founder Advantage

Direct access to the expert who built the platform ensures rapid feature development, personal customer success commitment, and agile response to security team needs.

Founder Expertise

Team Collaboration Vision

Personal mission to solve the collaboration challenge in enterprise security teams, enabling coordinated threat response through innovative multi-role workflows.

Founder Expertise

Personal Mission

"After years in offensive security, I discovered the real challenge isn't finding vulnerabilities—it's helping security teams work together effectively to defend against them."

"DfenAI exists because I believe enterprise security teams deserve better collaboration tools. When you combine deep threat intelligence with seamless team workflows, you get something powerful:coordinated defense that actually works."

— Ivan Spiridonov, Founder & CEO, DfenAI

Enterprise Trust
Through Founder Access

Direct Expert Involvement

When you work with DfenAI, you get direct access to the security expert who built the platform. Your feedback shapes the product roadmap immediately.

Rapid Feature Development

Solo founder advantage means no bureaucracy. Security team needs are identified and implemented faster than traditional enterprise software companies.

Deep Security Expertise

Years of offensive security consulting provide unique insight into threat actor methodologies, ensuring DfenAI stays ahead of emerging attack patterns.

Building the Future of Security Team Collaboration

DfenAI isn't just a product—it's Ivan's personal mission to solve the coordination challenges he witnessed in enterprise security teams worldwide.

15+
Threat Intelligence Layers
5
Team Role Types

Ready to Work Directly
with the Expert?

Join enterprise security teams who trust DfenAI for collaborative threat intelligence. Get direct access to Ivan and experience the solo founder advantage.

Founder-Led Support
Direct Expert Access
Rapid Innovation