Asaf Kochan served as the Commander of Unit 8200, Israel’s elite military technology unit, from April 2017 to February 2021. During his leadership, he focused on developing and integrating cutting-edge capabilities in two key domains: cyber operations and data-driven analytics powered by AI, machine learning, and advanced computing.
Kochan is a leading practitioner in state-level cybersecurity and brings a broad perspective on global cyber threats. During his tenure, he was actively involved in shaping, coordinating, and implementing national cyber policy. He holds an LLB from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.