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Why Most Security Teams Are Fighting the Wrong Battles | Sharon Isaaci, Tonic Security
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- Feb 26, 2026
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Summary
Security teams are drowning in alerts. What if the real breach happens while you are busy fixing the wrong one? In this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down with Sharon Isaaci, Co-Founder and CEO of Tonic Security, to discuss the growing gap between cyber detection and real risk reduction. Sharon previously served as Chief Intelligence Officer and CISO of the IDF Home Front Command, where he was responsible for intelligence and information security during national emergencies. After transitioning to the private sector, he saw a recurring pattern: breaches often stemmed from vulnerabilities that were already detected but never addressed in time. Tonic Security was built to tackle that exact problem. We cover: * Why most security findings are false positives * The challenge of prioritization in modern cybersecurity * How AI is changing exposure management * The tension between responsibility and authority inside security teams * Building a startup during wartime * Why resilience is essential for founders Hosted by Yoel Israel Timestamps: 00:00 – From IDF Chief Intel Officer to Cyber Founder 02:00 – Intelligence, Cyber Warfare, and National Emergencies 08:30 – Moving from Military to Private Sector 15:30 – The Breach Pattern That Led to Tonic Security 20:30 – Building a Team Through Military Networks 29:30 – Advice to Young Founders 31:00 – How Tonic Security Reduces False Positives 37:00 – The Responsibility vs Authority Problem in Security 41:00 – What’s Next for Tonic Security --- Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible! IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is…