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Oren Falkowitz

Director Board Of Directors at Area 1 Security

Oren Falkowitz is a notable figure in the cybersecurity industry with a diverse background spanning government service, entrepreneurship, and advisory roles. Here's a summary of his profile:

Professional Background

Oren Falkowitz co-founded and served as the longtime CEO of Area 1 Security, a company focused on discovering and eliminating targeted phishing attacks.12 Area 1 Security was later acquired by Cloudflare, creating wealth for Falkowitz and his shareholders.1

Government Experience: Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Falkowitz held senior positions at the National Security Agency (NSA) and United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), where he focused on Computer Network Operations and Big Data.2

Current Roles and Affiliations

  • Advisor at Sicura, Inc. since 20225
  • Advisor at Gigasheet Inc. since 20205
  • Venture Partner at Squadra Management LLC5
  • Board member at Area 1 Security6

Location and Connections

Falkowitz is currently based in Washington, D.C., having moved back from Silicon Valley.1 His LinkedIn profile shows he has over 500 connections.3

Unique Perspective

Interestingly, Falkowitz is described as an unusual figure in the tech industry. Despite his success with Area 1 Security, he has been willing to share frank insights about his experiences, including frustrations with Silicon Valley venture capital culture and dynamics on boards of directors.1

Online Presence

Falkowitz maintains an active online presence:

  • LinkedIn username: orenjfalkowitz3
  • Twitter handle: @orenfalkowitz4

He's described on Twitter as "A quirky former NSA operator who started an innovative Silicon Valley cybersecurity firm".4

Highlights

Jan 30 · twitter

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Oren Falkowitz, Finally - by Michael Fertik
Oct 29 · The Block Crypto
Email scams are catching crypto investors offguard and stealing millions - The Block Crypto
DarkSide group that attacked Colonial Pipeline drops from sight online - The Washington Post
Feb 25 · podcasts.apple.com
Oren Falkowitz - No Phishing W - The Business Brew - Apple Podcasts

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States