35. Aviv Grafi, Founder and Innovator at Votiro: from IDF 8200 to Cybersecurity Visionary

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, your host Jon McLachlan of YSecurity.io welcomes Aviv Grafi, founder and Innovator of Votiro, who shares his journey from the IDF's prestigious 8200 unit to revolutionizing cybersecurity. Aviv's passion for hacking and reverse engineering in his youth led to his success in both military and civilian sectors. He discusses the inception of Votiro, a company that stands out for its unique approach to document security, prioritizing the extraction of safe content over traditional threat detection methods. Aviv emphasizes the importance of proactive and enabling security solutions in the digital era, particularly in response to the new challenges posed by widespread digital transformation. Offering insights into the entrepreneurial mindset, Aviv highlights the balance between embracing the highs and lows of the journey and maintaining a positive, enabling approach to security. Join us for an episode filled with invaluable experiences and forward-thinking perspectives in cybersecurity.   Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io   🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit with a vendor questionnaire, SOC 2 request, or pen test requirement? That's exactly what we handle. YSecurity embeds a team of security engineers with backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Brex directly into your company. No full-time hire, no bloated retainer. You set a monthly cap and we handle everything. Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly where you stand. 👉 Book your free call: 30 Min Meeting | YSecurity.io | Cal.com 👉 Learn more: YSecurity | On-Demand Cybersecurity Team for Startups — SOC 2 in 5 Months