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What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry ?

Without a doubt , it ’ s founding SenseOn , which sparked the generation of a whole new category within cybersecurity . Back in 2017 , the concept of Extended Detection and Response ( XDR ) didn ’ t exist . I ’ m extremely proud of the courage the founding team showed to challenge the status quo at that point as together , we ’ ve made cybersecurity simpler , smarter and more secure .

What first made you think of a career in cybersecurity ?

I first got into cybersecurity when I was gathering intelligence abroad in one of the UK military ’ s specialist units . I began to develop hacking techniques to help us with intelligence gathering so we could better perform tasks such as counter terrorism , hostage rescue , support and influence , surveillance and reconnaissance , and deliberate action . It ended up having such a positive impact that I was asked to teach others the hacking

I first got into cybersecurity when I was gathering intelligence abroad in one of the UK military ’ s specialist units . techniques . As a result , I developed the first ever computer networks operations course for that part of the military . I was very focused on and passionate about this project and it made me think about how else we could leverage technology to do our jobs better .

What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?

My experience in the UK specialist military units breeds a very specific type of ‘ eyes on , hands off ’ leader . That ’ s because the selection process demands highly capable individuals who are well aligned with the organisation and our values . This fosters an environment where everybody is on a level playing field and can contribute to the conversation . By doing this , a very professional foundation is formed which enables people to achieve great things under high stress .

I think applying that same approach to a cybersecurity company works well as we ’ re trying to achieve things that very few people are successful at . By finding the right cyber talent I can keep ‘ eyes on ’ but ultimately , I have full trust in my teams which enables me to be ‘ hands off ’, which can be difficult as a founder .

What do you think is the current hot cybersecurity talking point ?

It has to be Artificial Intelligence ( AI ). Of course , this buzz is partly being driven by the market

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