Censys Appoints Jeff Hackett as Chief Financial Officer
Censys, an Internet intelligence and cybersecurity company, has appointed Jeff Hackett as its new Chief Financial Officer. Hackett brings over two decades of experience in finance across technology, SaaS, and cybersecurity sectors, including a role at Armis before it was acquired by ServiceNow for $7.75 billion. Hackett joins Censys during a period of rapid growth driven by the increasing importance of real-time Internet visibility due to AI-powered threats. In 2026 alone, the company saw significant performance metrics: a 400% increase in customers with over $1 million annual recurring revenue and an 186% rise in partner-sourced bookings. Censys CEO Zakir Durumeric praised Hackett's experience scaling high-growth companies. Hackett expressed confidence in Censys' potential to become a key player in the cybersecurity ecosystem, emphasizing its role as a foundational data layer for real-time visibility.
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Topics: Censys Cybersecurity Growth Strategy Leadership Change