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About Cigent
Who We Are
Cigent was developed by experts in advanced data recovery, storage, and cyber security with decades of operational experience. Cigent technology was founded from the work of the leading experts in data sanitization and exfiltration. Identifying a need for capabilities to prevent advanced data recovery the Cigent team worked with United States agencies to develop a portfolio of SSDs, firmware, and software to secure mission data.
Cigent has been awarded ten patents for their pioneering data security technology to protect data throughout its lifecycle. Cigent solutions have been validated by leading US agencies including NSA, NIAP and DISA and have multiple offerings listed on CSfC for DAR component list.
Complementing Cigent technology is a team of experienced data experts with extensive data security experience. The team includes multiple individuals with operational experience and TS/SCI clearance ready to provide guidance and support. Organizations requiring custom solutions are supported by a US-based software team.
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Cigent Leadership
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John Benkert
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
John has over 35 years of experience in commercial and government organizations working at the American Embassy Oslo, Norway and the National Security Agency, where he received training in operational tradecraft including advanced data recovery, hacking techniques, computer security and forensics. While at NSA he was awarded the National Scientific Achievement Award for his technological innovations. He is the owner of CPR Tools, leading experts in data recovery, forensics, and destruction since 1987.

Brett Hansen
Chief Growth Officer
Brett Hansen has 30 years of IT experience. Prior to joining Cigent, held leadership positions with companies providing SaaS data solutions. He was also an executive at Dell for over a decade overseeing Client Software organization including developing and leading Dell Data Security business that provided integrated hardware and software security solutions. Brett started his career with IBM holding leadership positions with various software organizations focusing on IT management, development, and security.

Tom Ricoy
Chief Revenue Officer
Tom Ricoy has 30 years of IT experience. Prior to Cigent, Tom was responsible for Dell commercial PC data and endpoint security for five years. While there, the team launched BIOS malware/IoA detection, in-transit supply chain security, EDRM, and the first NGAV EPP Suite. He has established global alliances with IT and cyber security leaders and worked with federal agencies to deploy new solutions to improve national security.

Matthew Frazier
VP of Worldwide Sales
Matthew has over 20 years of Sales and Sales Leadership in technology sales. Spending many years working on M&A activities and bringing new technology to the market. Matthew has a knack for developing unique GTM strategies to accelerate growth. He is a passionate Sales leader with numerous awards and accomplishments.

David Wolf
VP Product Management
David Wolf has over 25 years of experience in guiding products, from vision to reality, that solve real customer challenges while meeting business expectations. Prior to Cigent, Dave was Senior Director of Product Management for the Cloud at Oracle, where he managed the product teams responsible for security monitoring and analytics, security compliance, and orchestration services. Dave has held senior leadership positions at both large enterprises and startups, including Oracle, Computer Associates, Fidelity Investments, mValent, and Cendura.

Tony Fessel
VP Engineering
Tony Fessel is a designer, developer, and researcher with a deep understanding of technology, a tenacious desire to identify and solve problems through creative design, and nearly 15 years of experience creating storage-focused products and applications for commercial and government markets. Tony’s design experience ranges from firmware-level storage systems up to simple, scalable, intuitive applications.

Cigent Secures Your Mission Data
Learn more about how Cigent can help you achieve your mission and protect data at rest and data on the edge from all forms of attack.