Oliver Friedrichs

Oliver Friedrichs is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as the General Manager for AI Detection and Response at CrowdStrike since September 2025, Oliver focuses on empowering security teams to safeguard AI across various environments. Prior to this role, Oliver founded and led Pangea, a company addressing GenAI security threats, which became part of CrowdStrike. Oliver's career includes significant positions such as Vice President of Security Products at Splunk, Founder and CEO of Phantom Cyber Corporation, and leadership roles at Immunet and Secure Networks, contributing to pioneering advancements in cloud-based security and threat detection. Oliver's background also includes critical roles at industry giants like Symantec and McAfee, underscoring a deep commitment to developing innovative security solutions.