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Oz Alashe MBE: Geopolitics, cyber attacks and the human errors behind them

Oz Alashe MBE: Geopolitics, cyber attacks and the human errors behind them

The Business Leader Podcast vor 4 Jahren

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From being a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel to founding an
innovative cyber security and data analytics company, Oz Alashe
MBE has solidified his place as one of the UK's leading voices in
the tech sector.

A man who's made a name for himself walking the walk, Oz has a
passion for cyber security, impactful leadership and social
equality. His background has given him a unique insight into the
socio-technical realities and human aspect of cyber security.

He also has a decorated track record of developing strategy,
driving innovation and leading implementation in both the public
and private sectors.

Here's what we discussed:

What inspired you to get into cyber security? (0:44)

How has your military experience transcended the world of
cyber security? (03:13)

What are currently the most common cybersecurity threats?
(05:36)

What exposed you to the world of tech and led you to set up
your company? (07:42)

Why do you feel it's important to focus on human errors and
the roles humans play in cyber threats? (10:51)

What are the most common human-caused errors that open up a
business to the threat of cyber attacks? (13:10)

What can businesses do to reduce the risk of cyber attacks?
(17:10)

How has the pandemic and working from home impacted the
threat of cyber attacks? (21:59)

How will cyber threats change in the future? (24:37)

You've recently raised £22.4m in a Series B funding round.
Could you tell us what the process was like and do you have any
tips for other founders going through that process? (29:56)

How has your leadership style and technique changed as your
business has grown? (34:56)

Answer the Internet: Why aren't cyber attacks something
worthy of a declaration of war? (39:35)

What makes a great business leader? (41:37)

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