About Us

‘a priori’ – Determining Future Outcomes

The principle of ‘a priori’ – deriving knowledge through deductive reasoning to anticipate future outcomes – is central to our identity at APRIO TECHNOLOGIES. We embody this by recognising that cybersecurity is not an end in itself, but a critical enabler of your core business objectives. Our proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions are therefore engineered to be remarkably intuitive yet profoundly insightful. They empower your decision-makers to make demonstrably better strategic choices by bridging the crucial knowledge gap between technical teams and executive leadership, enabling your organisation to confidently master its most pressing cyber risk management challenges.

At APRIO TECHNOLOGIES, we empower business leaders to transform data-driven insights into tangible strategic advantage. This enables your organisation not merely to navigate but to thrive within today's competitive market – by safeguarding critical assets, optimising operational efficiency, and catalysing sustainable growth.

The APRIO TECHNOLOGIES Approach: Intelligence, Clarity, and Anticipation

At APRIO TECHNOLOGIES, our commitment to transforming cyber risk into strategic opportunity is built upon these foundational pillars.
Hear directly from our CEO, Teruyoshi Adachi, as he elaborates on how each principle shapes our innovative solutions and empowers our clients:

Intelligence and Cyber Security

Our CEO discusses how APRIO TECHNOLOGIES leverages advanced analytics and deep expertise to convert complex data into truly actionable cyber intelligence.

Clarity to help decision making

Explore the critical role of clear, business-centric insights in bridging the knowledge gap and enabling confident, strategic decision-making by leadership.

Acting, not Re-Acting

Learn about our philosophy on moving beyond reactive security measures to anticipate, prepare for, and neutralise threats before they impact your organisation.

Our Leadership: Expertise Driving Innovation

Meet the dedicated team of seasoned experts and visionary leaders at APRIO TECHNOLOGIES.
Our collective experience and pioneering spirit are the driving force behind our innovative solutions, empowering organisations worldwide to transform cyber risk into strategic opportunity.

  • Teruyoshi Adashi CEO Cybersecurity business intelligence software Third-party cyber risk management Cyber risk analytics platform AI-driven cybersecurity software Threat intelligence and risk management Cybersecurity compliance

    Teruyoshi Adachi

    With over two decades of executive leadership in the cybersecurity sector, Teruyoshi Adachi is a visionary entrepreneur renowned for his strategic acumen and deep market understanding. He has a proven track record, including achieving a remarkable 70% market share in Japan for a specific cybersecurity product category he previously developed.

    Recognised by the UK Government as an expert of exceptional talent in cybersecurity, Mr. Adachi holds the prestigious Global Talent Visa. His expertise has been sought by the UK Government for strategic counsel and by major UK financial institutions for advisory roles. As a researcher at University College London (UCL), he focuses on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, further deepening APRIO TECHNOLOGIES' technological edge.

    He is also a bestselling author of three influential books on cybersecurity and has received notable recognitions, including a nomination for the UKtech50 list of most influential people in UK technology (2024). His extensive experience in both the UK and Japanese markets uniquely positions APRIO TECHNOLOGIES as a bridge for cybersecurity innovation and best practice between these key regions.

  • Prof. Hidekazu Kurebayashi CTO Cybersecurity business intelligence software Third-party cyber risk management Cyber risk analytics platform AI-driven cybersecurity software Threat intelligence and risk management Cybersecurity compliance

    Prof. Hidekazu Kurebayashi

    Professor Hidekazu Kurebayashi, APRIO TECHNOLOGIES’ Chief Technology Officer, is a world-renowned physicist and a Professor at University College London (UCL) in the Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences. He is a leading global authority on Reservoir Computing, a form of machine learning exceptionally suited for processing time-series data, which is pivotal to our predictive AI capabilities.

    Holding a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, Professor Kurebayashi spearheads the development of APRIO TECHNOLOGIES' advanced AI architectures. These are designed to identify hidden patterns within complex cybersecurity data and predict future threats with remarkable accuracy. His groundbreaking research, including recent publications in prestigious journals like Nature Materials, consistently pushes the boundaries of AI device architecture and its application in cybersecurity.

    Professor Kurebayashi has received numerous accolades for his scientific contributions in both the UK and Japan, including the Young Scientists' Prize by MEXT, Japan, and the UCL Future Leader Award.

  • Lorena Puica Cybersecurity business intelligence software Third-party cyber risk management Cyber risk analytics platform AI-driven cybersecurity software Threat intelligence and risk management Cybersecurity compliance

    Lorena Puica

    Lorena Puica is a globally recognised leader in AI, with a distinguished career spanning advanced healthcare technology, corporate strategy, and investment management of substantial portfolios. Holding five degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Finance, she is also a published author and an accomplished athlete with two world records. Lorena guest lectures at the University of Oxford and Cornell University and is a sought-after speaker at global forums such as WEF and the World Government Summit. As the founder of an AI-powered Preventive Precision Health platform, her entrepreneurial acumen and profound expertise in AI delivery and GTM strategy are invaluable assets to APRIO TECHNOLOGIES.

  • Prof. Petros Dellaportas Cybersecurity business intelligence software Third-party cyber risk management Cyber risk analytics platform AI-driven cybersecurity software Threat intelligence and risk management Cybersecurity compliance

    Prof. Petros Dellaportas

    Professor Petros Dellaportas is a highly respected academic in statistical science and machine learning, holding professorships at University College London (UCL) and the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is also a Turing Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. His extensive research portfolio includes numerous publications in leading statistics and machine learning journals and conferences. Professor Dellaportas brings a wealth of practical experience from large-scale machine learning consultancy projects with major international organisations, including Millennium Management, Easyjet, and GSK. His profound expertise critically enhances APRIO TECHNOLOGIES' AI model development, ensuring statistical robustness and cutting-edge performance.

You’ve learned about our 'a priori' philosophy, our pioneering approach, and the exceptional team driving our vision. Ready to explore how this unique combination can benefit your organisation or how you might contribute to our journey?