AUTHOR
Ben Sar
Co-Founder, Fortress Cyber
7+
Years in InfoSec
Co-Founder
Fortress Cyber
MerlinAI
Lead Architect
Israel
Based In
About Ben
As Co-Founder of Fortress Cyber, I lead the technical vision behind our Channel Enablement OS platform. With 7+ years of hands-on experience in information security systems and development, I specialize in turning complex security technologies into streamlined solutions that MSPs can actually use.
My background spans SIEM implementation, security integration, and building scalable platform architectures. I've worked with businesses of all sizes to create their optimal security model using the Fortress Integrative Cyber Defense (ICD) approach.
I'm the lead architect behind MerlinAI—our agentic AI that transforms security operations by handling Tier 1-2 alert investigation autonomously. I also designed our Zero-Touch Deployment system that lets partners onboard clients in hours instead of weeks.
Based in Israel, I work closely with our global team to ensure the Fortress platform delivers enterprise-grade security capabilities that scale efficiently for the channel.
Technical Focus
MerlinAI
Lead Architect
Built our agentic AI engine that autonomously investigates alerts, correlates threats, and takes response actions—multiplying SOC analyst capacity by 10x.
Zero-Touch Deployment
System Designer
Designed the automated onboarding system that reduces client deployment from 2 weeks to 4 hours with pre-configured templates and auto-discovery.
Platform Architecture
Technical Lead
Designed the multi-tenant platform architecture that powers the Channel Enablement OS, enabling seamless vendor integrations and unified management.
SIEM & Security Integration
Expert
Deep expertise in SIEM implementation, security tool integration, and building comprehensive security monitoring solutions.