Good people, poor management. - Sales Obsidian Security Employee Review

1.0
Feb 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good record of success at founder level albeit previous to this organisation. Good people in the US from a ground level sales and technical perspective.

Cons

Product needs development to be a market leader. Stand-alone solution viability is limited and likely to be part of a wider portfolio. Fragmented global opportunity and plan.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Clear Leader in the space HUGE Deals Great Customers

Cons

Fast Paced Newer category Security is not an easy space

1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Exceptional colleagues across the organization who are smart, hardworking, and always willing to help. Strong product with real customer value and a customer base that genuinely believes in the solution.

Cons

This company has significant cultural and organizational issues that make it a difficult place to work long term. Leadership is highly top-down and not transparent, and the environment is both bureaucratic and chaotic at the same time. The company talks about operating like a startup, but in practice there's a lot of unnecessary structure and micromanagement from upper management. Employee turnover is high, including among top performers, which creates constant gaps and hiring problems. Morale is very low, and there are limited opportunities for meaningful promotions or career growth, making it hard to stay motivated and engaged.

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