CyberWire Daily Avi Shua: Try to do things by yourself. [CEO] [Career Notes]
Feb 9, 2025
Avi Shua, CEO and co-founder of Orca Security, inspires listeners with his journey from a curious teen hacktivist to a cybersecurity leader. He shares insights from his unique training with the Israeli Army's Intelligence Unit 8200, emphasizing the value of independent problem-solving. Avi advocates for simplifying cybersecurity practices so that professionals can focus on their core responsibilities, while also encouraging newcomers to find their passion in the field. His vision aims to elevate security work beyond mere troubleshooting.
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Early Cybersecurity Interest
- Avi Shua's interest in cybersecurity began at 13, trying to bypass his high school's network security.
- He later taught a cyber training course in the Israeli army's Unit 8200, which he had previously taken.
Unique Training Approach
- The training focused on problem-solving and self-improvement, not just knowledge acquisition.
- Trainees learned by solving problems independently, fostering self-reliance.
Checkpoint Experience
- Avi Shua worked at Checkpoint for over a decade, starting as a team leader and rising to chief technologist.
- He spearheaded Checkpoint's sandboxing solution and realized the need for a different approach to cloud security.