Ben Whitham

Ben Whitham has founded three of Australia’s most awarded cyber security and engineering firms.

After transitioning from the Australian Defence Force, Ben successfully founded three of Australia’s most awarded cyber security and engineering firms: AGIS, M5 Network Security and Penten.

Across his career, Ben has partnered with Australian Defence, Government and commercial clients to create, deliver and support solutions in the Secure Communications, Cyber Defence and Electronic Warfare domains. His work has included the creation of several unique technologies based on Applied Artificial Intelligence.

Ben moved to the United Kingdom in 2023 to help drive the takeup of these and other technologies through Penten’s partner company Amiosec. He was also appointed Chief Technology Officer of Amiosec in 2024.

In 2019, Ben was named the inaugural Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year. He holds several patents in respect of his innovations and continues to speak and write on emerging areas of cyber technology.