At SentinelOne, protecting what matters most has always been part of the job. Through S1 Cares, that commitment extends well beyond endpoints, networks, and threat intelligence. It shows up in classrooms, food banks, retirement homes, animal shelters, and neighborhoods around the world — carried forward by the people behind the deep technology.
“Our responsibility to care for one another and for those we serve extends beyond what we build, to the communities where we live and work,” said Divya Ghatak, Chief People, Places and Corporate Engagement Officer. “This past year made that responsibility tangible in ways that were both humbling and inspiring. Across regions, roles, and time zones, Sentinels volunteered their time, shared their expertise, and advocated for causes that matter to them — together.”
This is what powers S1 Cares, SentinelOne’s global community engagement program. In 2025, 1,300+ Sentinels, roughly one in every three people at the company, took part in 45 volunteer initiatives across 26 cities. The scale is notable, but it’s the consistency that stands out most.
What that looks like in practice varies widely across regions.
A Pattern of Showing Up
There is no single template for how Sentinels give back. In Costa Rica, it might mean helping build computer labs to expand students’ access to technology. In Singapore, it looks like spending a day at the oceanarium with seniors who rarely have the chance to leave their homes. In Amsterdam, it unfolds over a full week of volunteering, from painting homes to tending community gardens.
In Australia, local teams turned surplus food into 375+ meals for vulnerable communities last year, feeding the hungry, preventing waste, and reducing emissions at the same time. In North Texas, Sentinels packed over 11,000 meals for children in need. With our partners, we distributed 31K+ pounds of food to 400+ families facing food insecurity in Miami, with additional grants helping deliver nearly 60K meals.
The work spans continents, but the underlying instinct is the same.
“We don’t think of this as a one-off activity,” said Lisa Pearce, Employee Experience Lead, based in California, who coordinates S1 Cares globally. “It’s part of how we operate. People here want to show up, and the company creates the space for that to happen in meaningful ways.”
That space matters. Employees are given time to volunteer, and local teams choose the causes that reflect the needs around them. The result is not a centralized program, but a distributed network of action, shaped by the communities it serves.
The Power of Proximity
What distinguishes S1 Cares is proximity, as much of the work happens face to face.
In the Czech Republic, volunteers work directly with individuals and families experiencing hardship. They see where the food goes, who receives the clothing, and how quickly a small intervention can make a difference.
“Whenever you’re sorting donations or packing supplies, you start thinking about who will actually use them. It stops being just a task,” said Veronika Lukáčová, Senior Manager, Regional Workplace Operations, who leads many of the local S1 Cares initiatives. “We have this tradition here in Prague, now four years running. Every December we buy Christmas gifts for children from disadvantaged families and seniors living alone. We receive a list of about thirty names, each with a specific wish, and make sure they’re all fulfilled, one by one. When you wrap a gift and write that name on the tag, you picture a specific person. It changes how you approach even the smallest things.”
That same sense of immediacy carries across regions. In London, Sentinels spent time with elderly residents around the holidays, sharing meals, talking, and playing games. In September, 350+ volunteers in Bengaluru came together to pack school supplies for students from underserved rural communities. In Costa Rica, spring was spent in the fields, planting trees and restoring local ecosystems.
“Sometimes it’s just about being there,” Lisa said. “Not solving everything, but showing up where you’re needed, rolling up your sleeves, or simply reminding someone they’re not alone.”
Some of that work addresses immediate needs. Some of it looks further ahead.
Expanding Who We Protect
Protecting the Planet, Building an Inclusive Future, and Empowering the Next Generation are the three core pillars of the S Foundation, SentinelOne’s philanthropic arm, which supports communities through grants, nonprofit partnerships, and hands-on initiatives like S1 Cares. The third pillar comes to life most clearly through CyberSafe University, a global program designed to share practical online safety guidance with students around the world.
“Opening opportunities through education and technology fuels our purpose and connects our team with something bigger than ourselves,” said Johan Tijerino, Senior Manager, Technical Support, based in Costa Rica.
Since the program’s launch three years ago, 100+ Sentinels have visited 40+ schools across the globe, reaching 12K+ students in eight languages. What began with K-12 students has steadily expanded, and as the need evolved, so did the program, from teaching younger audiences how to stay safe online to helping high school students explore career opportunities in cybersecurity.
This year, it evolved again, reaching a completely new audience.
The pilot engagement took place in Warsaw, where local Sentinels spent the day talking to a group of 40 seniors.
“For many seniors, cybersecurity isn’t abstract, but an everyday struggle. They are among the most targeted demographics for scams,” Filip Fischer, Staff Threat Advisor and one of the workshop presenters, said.
It became clear almost immediately how relevant the topic was. Nearly every participant had personally experienced a situation involving a real cyber risk, from suspicious emails and misleading text messages to phone calls designed to sound urgent or legitimate.
“Now, with the use of AI, the scams are becoming more elaborate. Making seniors aware of the threats and sharing tips on how to recognize and avoid them is important not just for keeping them safe in everyday situations, but also for helping them stay independent and self-confident in a world that changes far too quickly,” Filip added.
Their pilot marked a shift. CyberSafe is no longer just about preparing the next generation.
It is also about protecting those who helped raise it.
Why This Resonates
For Sentinels, participation in S1 Cares often starts as a fun day out, but it becomes something more personal. For some, it even turns into a habit.
“I love the magic of bringing people together,” Lisa said. “You see colleagues step into something completely different from their day-to-day roles, and then come back, often bringing others with them. The impact is visible immediately, both in the work itself and in the mindset of the people behind it.”
SentinelOne is a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity. The strength of our technology matters. Our deep focus on innovation matters. But our culture is defined above all by what happens outside the job description.
“What inspires me most is the passion our Sentinels bring to giving back and the care they show in building lasting relationships with organizations that are making a real difference,” said Rajaat Jasujaa, Manager, People Business Partner, based in India.
One in three Sentinels chose to spend their time giving back last year. That number says something about the company. But more than that, it says something about the people who choose to be part of it.