David Behr on Liquid Intelligent Technologies recently-launched cyber security fusion centre

Published: Aug. 5, 2022, 6:16 a.m.

David Behr is the CEO of Liquid Cloud and Cyber Security.\n\nHe is a leading internet pioneer and entrepreneur who founded ZOL in 1995 and grew it into Zimbabwe\u2019s largest ISP. He joined Liquid Intelligent Technologies as an Executive Director in 2012 through the acquisition of ZOL, and is responsible for building Liquid\u2019s Cloud and Cyber Security businesses across Africa.\n\nUnder Behr\u2019s guidance, these businesses create sustainable value for customers by solving their biggest technology challenges through innovative products and solutions. Behr has a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Bristol and an MBA from Harvard Business School.\n\nOn this episode of What\u2019s Next, Behr explains how cyber security incidents have become exponentially more common over the past two years. He then talks about the recent launch of Liquid Intelligent Technologies\u2019 first Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Johannesburg and unpacks what is meant by \u201cfusion.\u201d\n\nBehr explains what motivated Liquid Cyber Security to launch this fusion centre in Johannesburg, and expands upon future plans to launch more of these centres. He highlights that the Cyber Security Fusion Centre will allow Liquid customers to be proactive, and unpacks why this is important. Behr also touches on Liquid Intelligent Technologies\u2019 partnership with Xcitium to offer solutions to small and medium businesses that require SOC services, but can\u2019t afford to hire the skills that would usually be required.