Portnox CEO Denny LeCompte Named a 2025 Enterprise Security Tech Cyber Leader of the Year

Austin, Texas — November 11, 2025 — Portnox, a leader in cloud-native zero trust access control and cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce that its CEO, Denny LeCompte, has been named a 2025 Cyber Leader of the Year by Enterprise Security Tech. 

The Enterprise Security Tech Cyber Leader of the Year Award recognizes executives who are redefining cybersecurity through innovation, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the digital world. The selection committee specifically noted LeCompte’s visionary, data-informed leadership, which merges scientific insight with strategic execution. Furthermore, his transparent and collaborative style has fostered one of the most trusted and engaged company cultures in the industry, serving as a model for leaders striving to blend authenticity with innovation in cybersecurity. 

With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from Rice University, he brings a uniquely analytical approach to solving the increasing complexity of network access and identity management. LeCompte’s transparent and collaborative management style—emphasizing openness, debate, and shared purpose—has earned him a 93% employee approval rating on Glassdoor, far surpassing industry averages. 

“I am truly honored by this recognition, which wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of every employee at Portnox,” said LeCompte. “Our mission is built on the belief that securing access must be simple, intelligent, and automated. This award validates the power of combining technical innovation with transparent, human-centric leadership.” 

Through his Access Granted column and frequent contributions to industry publications that include Dark Reading, Help Net Security, and SC Media, LeCompte continues to influence how security leaders think about access, automation, and culture in an era of rapid change. 

Related Links: 

• Denny LeCompte’s Access Granted LinkedIn Column 

• Portnox Added to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies 

• Portnox Secures $37.5 Million Series B Funding to Revolutionize Zero Trust Security with Unified Access Control 

About Portnox 

Portnox delivers cloud-native zero trust access control and cybersecurity solutions that enable IT teams to proactively enforce powerful access control and endpoint risk monitoring and compliance policies. By eliminating the on-premises footprint of traditional access control systems, Portnox allows companies of any size or architecture to deploy, scale, enforce and maintain critical security policies with unprecedented ease. Hundreds of mid-market and enterprise companies leverage Portnox’s award-winning unified access control platform to strengthen their organizational security posture. For more information, visit www.portnox.com. 

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