Redefining Security with AI-Powered Human Risk Management!
Data breaches often make headlines, but the real story behind most incidents lies not in failing technology but in human behavior. OutThink, a cybersecurity human risk management platform, is tackling this challenge head-on, transforming the way organizations defend themselves in the digital age.
OutThink was founded on a simple yet powerful idea: people are both the greatest vulnerability and the strongest asset in cybersecurity. Research shows that human behavior contributes to up to 90 percent of data breaches, and OutThink’s mission is to change that narrative. The platform empowers security teams to move beyond traditional compliance-focused training, turning users into active participants in protecting organizational data.
At the heart of OutThink’s approach is its AI-native platform, which continuously observes how employees interact with systems. By analyzing user identity, behaviors, threat exposure, and access patterns, it builds predictive risk profiles. These insights allow the platform to provide automated interventions, from micro-training exercises to adjustments in access privileges, designed to reduce human risk before breaches occur.
OutThink goes further with tools such as an AI-powered phishing simulator, real-time behavioral nudges, and personalized awareness challenges. Its Human Risk Intelligence (HRI) gives security teams a clear view of where vulnerabilities lie and how to address them proactively. The result is a shift from reactive defense strategies to anticipatory, behavior-driven risk management.
The company’s vision extends beyond organizational security. By placing people at the center of cybersecurity, OutThink is working to create a digital environment where users are not just compliant but confident, aware, and capable of defending against threats. Security becomes a shared responsibility, seamlessly integrated into daily workflows.
What this really means is that organizations can finally treat employees as part of the defense strategy rather than the weak link. With OutThink, the future of cybersecurity is human-first, turning every team member into a resilient defender
The Genesis of OutThink
Founded in 2019 by a group of Chief Information Security Officers, including CEO Flavius Plesu, OutThink emerged to address the limitations of traditional security awareness training. The company recognized that human behavior accounts for up to 90% of data breaches and developed a platform that combines adaptive training with adaptive security to prevent human-initiated security incidents.
OutThink’s platform focuses on quantifying and reducing risks linked to employee behavior. By emphasizing the human element, the company shifts the perspective from viewing employees as the weakest link to recognizing them as essential components of a strong cybersecurity strategy.
Adaptive Security Awareness Training
Traditional security training often fails to engage employees effectively. OutThink offers adaptive security awareness training that delivers interactive, role-specific learning experiences. The training continuously updates based on user behavior and emerging threats, ensuring relevance and impact.
Phishing attacks remain a major threat to organizations. OutThink’s AI-powered phishing simulator provides realistic, real-time simulations that help employees identify and respond to phishing attempts, strengthening organizational resilience.
CyberIQ: Engaging Users as Human Firewalls
CyberIQ represents OutThink’s innovative approach to turning users into active participants in cybersecurity. By fostering a culture of vigilance and accountability, CyberIQ empowers employees to act as human firewalls, proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats.
OutThink integrates human risk intelligence to assess individual user behaviors and vulnerabilities. This data-driven approach supports automated conditional access and security controls, tailoring measures to specific risk profiles and enhancing overall organizational security.
Strategic Oversight for Security Leaders
Developed with input from CISOs, OutThink’s platform provides strategic oversight and actionable intelligence. Security leaders can monitor user engagement, identify high-risk behaviors, and implement targeted interventions, aligning cybersecurity efforts with organizational objectives.
OutThink envisions a future where cybersecurity is seamlessly woven into organizational culture. By placing humans at the center of security operations and encouraging high engagement, the company aims to create a secure digital environment for all.
