#324: From Special Forces to Tech CEO Entrepreneur with Oz Alashe MBE

Oz Alashe MBE is CEO and Founder at CybSafe, a behavioural science and data analytics company that builds cybersecurity software to better manage human risk. A former UK Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Oz is focused on making society more secure by helping organisations address the human aspect of cybersecurity.

He has extensive experience and understanding in the areas of intelligence insight, complex human networks, and human cyber risk & resilience.

Heʼs also passionate about reducing societal threats to stability and security by making the most of opportunities presented through advancements in technology.

Oz was made an MBE in 2010 for his personal leadership in the most complex of conflict environments.

Oz chairʼs the UK Governmentʼs DSITCyber Resilience Expert Advisory Group. He also sits on the Advisory Board for the Research Institute in Sociotechnical Cyber Security RISCS. Heʼs an Expert Fellow at The Security, Privacy, Identity and Trust Engagement NetworkPlus SPRITE as well as the Royal United Services Institute RUSI.

He and his team have developed a cloud-based cybersecurity SaaS platform that uses telemetry to provide deep human cyber risk insights, and automate tasks that scientifically shape workforce behaviors.

Ozʼs dynamic and socially-driven mission approach has attracted attention and interest from social commentators and decision makers keen to address the realities of cyber security and the impact on people, business and community. He is regularly asked to comment in national print and broadcast press. He often talks about issues relating to intelligence, cyber security, impactful leadership and the socio-tech challenges faced by society.

Oz is also a keen advocate of social investment and has worked with several mentorship schemes and charities that aim to help young people from all walks of life to fulfil their potential.

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