Knox Systems announced the appointment of Charles Race, former president of Okta and current general partner at Windproof Partners, as a strategic advisor. Race brings extensive experience in scaling identity, security, and cloud platforms, which will help Knox accelerate secure SaaS and AI adoption across federal agencies.
Race led Okta from 2016 to 2021, scaling the company into a global identity and access management leader serving millions of users in highly regulated sectors. At Windproof Partners, he advises and invests in companies building secure, cloud-based infrastructure.
As federal agencies modernize technology, identity, access, and trust have become central to mission success. Knox Systems provides a FedRAMP-authorized managed cloud and continuous compliance platform, enabling secure adoption of commercial SaaS and AI while removing friction and strengthening resilience.
Knox operates the largest federal managed cloud and is trusted by leading defense and civilian agencies to secure critical government systems, with over 15 active ATOs and a decade of operational experience.
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“Government modernization requires platforms that are secure by design and built to operate at scale. Knox has established itself as a trusted partner to federal agencies by making it possible to adopt modern SaaS and AI fast without compromising security. I’m excited to support the team as they continue removing barriers to responsible innovation.”
Charles Race, Strategic Advisor, Knox Systems
“Charles has spent his career building and scaling trust on the internet. His leadership at Okta helped define how organizations think about identity and security at scale. As government agencies increasingly rely on cloud and AI, his leadership will be invaluable as we help them modernize securely and responsibly.”
Irina Denisenko, CEO, Knox Systems
