Portnox Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Portnox, a leader in cloud-native access control, today announced it has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful independent businesses shaping the U.S. economy.此榜單以數據為基礎，呈現了形塑美國經濟的獨立企業中最成功的一批。

The recognition highlights a period of explosive growth for Portnox, fueled by market demand for its unified access control platform.其背後驅動力來自於市場對其統一存取控制平台的強勁需求。

“This recognition reflects the incredible growth we’ve experienced from 2022 through 2024, a period that began when Elsewhere Partners led our Series A funding round,” said Denny LeCompte, CEO of Portnox. “Our primary focus has been to speed global market penetration and provide best-of-breed access control solutions that are easy to use and deploy. Our growth is directly correlated with the expansion of our North American team in operations, sales, marketing, and customer success.”並提供易於使用和部署的頂級存取控制解決方案。我們的成長與北美團隊在營運、銷售、行銷及客戶成功等部門的擴展有直接關聯。」

A Period of Accelerated Growth and Innovation

Portnox's focus on simplifying security has strongly resonated with the market, attracting nearly 1,000 global customers and earning a 95% customer retention rate. The company’s momentum is further demonstrated by:

• Exceptional Customer Validation:A 4.6-star rating on Gartner Peer Insights.

• Numerous Industry Accolades:Recent awards from SC Media, Cloud Computing Magazine, and Cyber Defense Magazine.

• Strategic Ecosystem Expansion:Key integrations with industry leaders like CrowdStrike, Jamf, and Microsoft.

• Product Innovation:The recent launch of its innovative Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. Their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

For the full Inc. 5000 list, visit www.inc.com/inc5000. www.inc.com/inc5000.

Methodology Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of December 31, 2024. Minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; minimum for 2024 is $2 million.

Dixon’s promotion underscores Portnox’s commitment to driving long-term customer success and business growth.

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Aug. 5, 2025 — Portnox, a leader in cloud-native access control and cybersecurity solutions, today announced the promotion of Alison Dixon to Chief Customer Officer (CCO). In her new role, Dixon will be responsible for leading the company’s customer success and experience initiatives, including the newly established Technical Account Management (TAM) team. This strategic move highlights Portnox’s continued investment in customer relationships and proactive, post-sales technical engagement.

Dixon, who joined Portnox in 2022 as Global Head of Human Resources and Sales Enablement, was later promoted to Vice President of Operations, and most recently to Vice President of Customer Experience. She will now lead all customer-facing technical teams, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to customer experience. This change aligns with the company’s vision to transition the post-sales technical function from a reactive support model to a proactive partnership with customers.

“From the moment a customer joins Portnox, our focus is on their enduring success. The evolution of our onboarding engineers into Technical Account Managers, and now Alison’s pivotal role as Chief Customer Officer, underscores this deep commitment,” said Denny LeCompte, CEO of Portnox. “This strategic move ensures our Customer Experience team is not merely supporting, but actively driving customer value, retention, and expansion. Alison’s leadership will be key to delivering the unparalleled technical success our customers deserve.”

Under Dixon’s leadership, the newly formalized TAM team signifies our profound commitment to the enduring success of our valued customers. These dedicated strategic partners will cultivate deep, long-term relationships, proactively guiding our customers to maximize their Portnox investment and thrive in today’s dynamic security landscape. Their mission is to ensure every one of our customers receives the tailored support and strategic insight needed.

“I am honored to take on this new role and lead a team that is so essential to our customers’ success,” said Alison Dixon. “The new Technical Account Management function is about creating a true partnership with our customers. By proactively engaging with them and understanding their evolving needs, we can help them strengthen their security posture and ensure they see continuous value from their partnership with Portnox.”

Dixon holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from the University of Pennsylvania and has a deep background in leading customer-facing teams, with a focus on building scalable processes that drive customer loyalty and retention. She is also a Board Member for the Central Texas Angel Network, supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage growth companies by serving as a key source of funding, mentorship, strategic advice, and educational resources.

Secure Access, Simplified. No Agents, No Clients, No Passwords—No Problem.

AUSTIN, TX, July 8, 2025 — Portnox, a leading provider of cloud-native access control solutions, today announced the launch of its innovative Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. In today’s distributed work environment, employees require access to critical applications from various locations and devices, often over untrusted networks. This expanded threat landscape presents significant security challenges for IT teams. To support rapid adoption, Portnox is also introducing a free version of its ZTNA solution—offering access for unlimited users to an unlimited number of web-based applications.

Legacy ZTNA deployments are notorious for sluggish performance, bloated agents, and deployment headaches that rival traditional VPNs. Purpose-built for agility and simplicity, Portnox’s latest innovation eliminates the friction, lag, and complexity that have come to characterize conventional ZTNA and VPN architectures. Portnox ZTNA offers a unified access control approach, delivering secure remote access to any web-based application without the traditional complexities and exposures.

Leveraging modern zero trust principles, Portnox ZTNA extends robust security capabilities to the application layer, ultimately simplifying IT operations.

Key Advantages of Portnox ZTNA:

• Instant Access with Minimal Latency: Delivers blazing-fast, high-performance connectivity to internal applications—no lag, no waiting—ensuring users remain productive without the sluggish delays common in legacy ZTNA and VPN solutions.
• No Client or Agent Required: Users access internal web applications via standard browsers and familiar URLs, eliminating the need for legacy clients.
• Passwordless Authentication: Provides seamless and secure access, removing the burden and risk associated with passwords.
• Role- and Location-Based Access Controls: Ensures users can only access the resources they need, based on their role and location.
• Endpoint Risk Posture Checks: Continuously verifies the security compliance of devices before granting access.
• Automated Remediation: Instantly addresses non-compliant or risky endpoints.
• Zero Network Impact: Requires no configuration changes to remote worker networks or corporate firewalls. All connections are outbound-only, simplifying secure access and minimizing the attack surface.
• Access to Web-Based Applications: Provides secure remote access to web-based applications.

“Portnox ZTNA fundamentally changes how organizations approach remote access security,” stated Denny LeCompte, CEO of Portnox. “We’ve engineered a solution that not only significantly strengthens security but also enhances the user experience—because the best security is virtually invisible: fast, seamless, and frictionless. By eliminating the reliance on traditional VPNs and streamlining access controls, we empower businesses to embrace a true zero trust model with remarkable simplicity.”

Portnox ZTNA offers a modern, secure alternative to traditional VPNs for accessing web-based applications. It establishes a secure, outbound-only tunnel, eliminating the need for VPN clients or complex firewall modifications. This approach simplifies secure remote access without compromising security or user experience.

While today’s launch focuses on delivering high-speed, passwordless access to web-based applications, Portnox ZTNA is only just getting started. Future releases will broaden the scope of the solution to encompass secure zero trust access to a wider array of enterprise resources—including legacy applications with no web client. This continued expansion reflects Portnox’s commitment to providing holistic, cloud-native access control for every user, device, and application—no matter where they reside.

Portnox ZTNA is a core component of the Portnox Unified Access Control Platform, which also includes RADIUS authentication, Network Access Control (NAC), and TACACS+, delivered in a single, cost effective, cloud-native solution. Together, these capabilities provide organizations with a centralized, highly scalable ecosystem for managing and enforcing zero trust access across modern hybrid environments.

The free version of Portnox ZTNA—available now—enables organizations to securely connect unlimited users to unlimited web-based applications. While this free offering includes only community support , organizations can upgrade to Enterprise Support and access all to-be-released features. To use the free version, installation of Portnox’s lightweight endpoint posture assessment tool, AgentP, is required.

Who Benefits from Portnox ZTNA?

• End users enjoy fast, seamless, secure access to applications and data without cumbersome VPNs.
• IT decision-makers gain enhanced control and visibility over access attempts and enforce identity-based policies.
• Organizations across industries like finance, healthcare, education, and technology benefit from robust security and streamlined access management.

To learn more about Portnox ZTNA, visit: /portnox-cloud/ztna/