Get to Know the Leaders Driving Innovation at Censys

Zakir Durumeric is the Founder and CEO of Censys. A leading expert in internet security, his research has earned a Sloan Research Fellowship, a USENIX Security “Test of Time” award, multiple IETF Applied Networking Research Prizes, and Best Paper honors. In 2015, MIT Technology Review named him one of its “35 Innovators Under 35” for his work on fast Internet scanning. Zakir holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University.

As Chief Revenue Officer, Sarah Ashburn leads Censys’ global revenue strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, customer success, and operations. With over 30 years of experience, she has a proven track record of driving growth and has closed over $1B in sales. Before Censys, she was SVP of Sales and Customer Success at Attivo Networks, where she built go-to-market teams and drove business strategies, leading to its $615M acquisition by SentinelOne. Sarah is known for transforming organizations and accelerating success.

Jilbert Washten is the Chief Financial Officer at Censys, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership within the cybersecurity industry. Prior to joining Censys, he served as CFO at 1Kosmos, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and strategic financial planning. Before that, Jilbert was the CFO at Attivo Networks, contributing to its successful acquisition by SentinelOne in 2022. His career also includes a tenure as CFO at Ascentis, leading to its acquisition by Summit Partners.

Jasmine Burns is the Chief People Officer at Censys, bringing over 15 years of experience from tech unicorns like Duo Security and scale-ups like ForeSee. A passionate advocate for people-first cultures, she specializes in optimizing HR functions with innovative tools and technology. A frequent speaker for Venture For America and Hacker Fellows, she champions recruiting and diversity initiatives. A Pillar HR Innovator Award recipient, Jasmine holds a Psychology degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and is a proud wife, mom of two, and dog mom to two golden retrievers.

Anil Gupta is the Chief Technology Officer at Censys, leading the company’s product and engineering strategy to shape the future of Internet Intelligence. With over 25 years of experience driving product innovation at VMware, Sumo Logic, and multiple startups, he has built market-leading SaaS products and AI-powered security solutions that blend technical depth with customer impact. Known for uniting product vision and technical execution, he is passionate about scaling global teams, delivering transformative products, and driving breakout growth through data-driven insights and platform excellence.

Karim Faris is a General Partner at GV, where he invests in visionary entrepreneurs building the future of cybersecurity, enterprise software, and AI. With a background in engineering and business, he brings a strategic approach to scaling high-growth startups. Before joining GV, Karim held leadership roles in venture capital and product management, helping companies navigate complex technology landscapes. His passion for cybersecurity innovation drives his support for transformative companies that redefine digital security and resilience.

Dug Song is a visionary entrepreneur and cybersecurity leader, best known as the founder of Duo Security, which achieved the largest tech exit in Michigan’s history. A champion of Ann Arbor’s tech ecosystem, Dug has helped establish the city as a hub for cybersecurity innovation. Beyond tech, he is deeply committed to philanthropy through the Song Foundation, which supports equity, entrepreneurship, and community development. His lasting impact spans security, startups, and social good, shaping the future of both industry and community.

Jon Sakoda is the Founding Partner of Decibel and a seasoned investor dedicated to backing bold entrepreneurs in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. A former founder himself, Jon embraces a “founder-first” philosophy, helping startups find their unique advantage and scale into market leaders. Before Decibel, he was a General Partner at NEA, leading investments in category-defining companies. His deep expertise and commitment to innovation continue to drive the success of the next generation of enterprise technology pioneers.