Asaf Kochan is an Israeli technology executive, former military officer, and cybersecurity expert born in 1971. He served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in intelligence and technology roles, gaining foundational expertise in threat detection and response that he later applied to the private sector. In 2020, he co-founded Mitiga, a Tel Aviv-based cloud security company specializing in cloud threat detection and response, where he serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, he has been instrumental in developing Mitiga's platform for monitoring and mitigating risks in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. His work positions him as a key figure in Israel's cybersecurity ecosystem. Beyond Mitiga, he maintains financial interests as an investor in Glossy Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology and media investments. His career exemplifies the intersection of military service and entrepreneurial success in Israel's high-tech industry.