Shlomo Kramer is an Israeli businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive of Check Point Software, Imperva, and Cato Networks. His career is rooted in elite computer science, technology, and serial entrepreneurial disruption.

Kramer holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an M.S. in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His philosophical approach centers on technological excellence, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to network security (pioneering the Stateful Firewall concept). He is considered a founding father of Israel's cybersecurity industry.

• Check Point Software (Co-founder): The foundational source of his wealth, the pioneering network security company (inventor of the Stateful Firewall).
• Imperva / Cato Networks (Founder & Investor): He later founded Imperva (data security) and Cato Networks (SASE cloud security), demonstrating a commitment to serial disruption.
• Technology Pioneer: His success is built on scale software development and dominating the global market for integrated cybersecurity solutions.
• Academic Background: He holds an M.S. in Computer Science.

Shlomo Kramer's strategic genius was his commitment to core network security technology. 1993: Check Point. He co-founded Check Point Software (with Gil Shwed and Marius Nacht), successfully inventing and commercializing the Stateful Firewall, which transformed network security globally. He made his initial fortune from Check Point's IPO in 1996.

His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern network security model and driving serial innovation in the cybersecurity sector (founding Imperva in 2002 and Cato Networks in 2015). His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global cybersecurity and enterprise software sector.

Shlomo Kramer's social impact stems from his companies' roles in providing essential cybersecurity infrastructure that safeguards governments and corporations globally. His work in developing technologies like the Stateful Firewall structurally improved global network defense. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives, often focused on promoting STEM and high-tech entrepreneurship in Israel.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Shlomo Kramer maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and intellectual depth, typical of a pioneer in the specialized software sector.

Residing in Tel Aviv, Israel, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology innovation, strategic management, and software architecture.