About Cayosoft
Our Story
Cayosoft was founded with a clear mission: to solve the complex Microsoft hybrid infrastructure challenges that legacy solutions couldn’t. Founders Bob Bobel and Andrei Polevoi share deep roots in engineering and a passion for driving innovation through customer-focused solutions. They saw IT teams struggle with complexity, security, and control over Microsoft environments for years and knew there was a better way.
That vision became Cayosoft: a company built on innovation, determination, and a commitment to helping customers make IT operations easier and more reliable.
The name Cayosoft reflects our mission to empower organizations that have significant investments in Microsoft infrastructure. The word“Cayo” means “key” in Spanish, referring to a small island. It symbolizes how thousands of once-isolated customer IT environments are now securely connected to the Microsoft cloud.
At Cayosoft, we deliver innovative Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft 365 management solutions built for the moment when security, continuity, and confidence can’t wait. Our technology combines patented instant standby recovery, continuous monitoring, and automated management to help organizations manage, monitor, and recover their Microsoft environments with complete confidence—simplifying identity administration and governance, strengthening security, and ensuring fast, reliable recovery across every stage of the hybrid cloud journey.
Milestones
Cayo Software, LLC founded
Launched Cayosoft Administrator™
Expanded support for hybrid Active Directory + Microsoft 365
- Cayosoft, Inc. incorporated as a C‑Corp
- Introduced Cayosoft Guardian™
Named an Identity Management Innovator by Cyber Defense Magazine
Launched Cayosoft Guardian Forest Recovery™
Enhanced Entra ID support and ransomware recovery features
- Awarded InfoWorld’s Technology of the year for Guardian Forest Recovery
- Secured $22.5M to make instant AD recovery an industry standard
- Awarded a patent for Guardian Forest Recovery
- Named as a Gartner representative vendor for ITDR
- Joined The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
- Filed industry-first patent for AI-based approach to hybrid AD infrastructure management
- Awarded patent for Virtual Administrative Unit (VAU) technology
- Acquired Petri IT Knowledgebase
- Named as a Gartner representative vendor for IAM Backup and Specialized Management Tools for Active Directory and Entra ID
- Launched Cayosoft Guardian Protector™— the first free real-time threat detection tool
- Secured SOC Type II certification
- Took the CISA Secure by Design Pledge
- Awarded 2026 Cybersecurity Star Award for Most Innovative Ransomware Recovery Platform
- Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Best Places to Work
- Awarded Global InfoSec’s 2026 Cyber Resilience Award for Guardian Instant Forest Recovery
- Awarded 2026 American Business Gold Stevie Award for Guardian Protector
- Recognized in 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Microsoft 365 Governance Tools
Cayo Software, LLC founded
Launched Cayosoft Administrator™
Expanded support for hybrid Active Directory + Microsoft 365
- Cayosoft, Inc. incorporated as a C‑Corp
- Introduced Cayosoft Guardian™
Named an Identity Management Innovator by Cyber Defense Magazine
Launched Cayosoft Guardian Forest Recovery™
Enhanced Entra ID support and ransomware recovery features
- Awarded InfoWorld’s Technology of the year for Guardian Forest Recovery
- Secured $22.5M to make instant AD recovery an industry standard
- Awarded a patent for Guardian Forest Recovery
- Named as a Gartner representative vendor for ITDR
- Joined The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
- Filed industry-first patent for AI-based approach to hybrid AD infrastructure management
- Awarded patent for Virtual Administrative Unit (VAU) technology
- Acquired Petri IT Knowledgebase
- Named as a Gartner representative vendor for IAM Backup and Specialized Management Tools for Active Directory and Entra ID
- Launched Cayosoft Guardian Protector™— the first free real-time threat detection tool
- Secured SOC Type II certification
- Took the CISA Secure by Design Pledge
- Awarded 2026 Cybersecurity Star Award for Most Innovative Ransomware Recovery Platform
- Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Best Places to Work
- Awarded Global InfoSec’s 2026 Cyber Resilience Award for Guardian Instant Forest Recovery
- Awarded 2026 American Business Gold Stevie Award for Guardian Protector
- Recognized in 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Microsoft 365 Governance Tools
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Cayosoft is a fast-paced, global company that’s not just building software—we’re shaping identity resilience for the modern enterprise.
Impactful Work
We simplify complex identity challenges across Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and more, making a real difference for IT teams.
Mission that Matters
Every contribution helps organizations reduce risk and recover instantly, with purpose and transparency at the core.
Value-Driven Culture
Our customer-first mindset is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to doing what’s right.
Growth & Flexibility
Learn from industry leaders, grow your career, and thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your perspective.
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2026 Cybersecurity Stars Award for Most Innovative Ransomware Recovery Platform
Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces Award
American Business Awards 2026 Gold Stevie® Award
Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2026 Finalist
Global InfoSec 2026 Editor’s Choice Cyber Resilience Award
2025 Enterprise IT Awards Product of the Year
2024 InfoWorld Technology of the Year
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