Henk Olivier

Managing Director, Ozone Information Technology Distribution

Henk Olivier is the Managing Director of Ozone Information Technology Distribution, a Johannesburg-based channel technology company specialising in premium cybersecurity solutions. Under his leadership, Ozone has grown into one of South Africa's leading value-added distributors, serving skilled resellers and enterprise clients across South Africa and the broader African continent — including Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond.
Henk is a recognised voice in the South African cybersecurity landscape, regularly contributing thought leadership on topics including:

• Cybersecurity for SMEs and enterprises — helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat environment
• Public sector and municipal security — addressing the vulnerabilities faced by government institutions and municipalities
• Compliance and regulation — guiding businesses through the requirements of POPIA, GDPR, PCI, and HIPAA
• Password management and identity security — advocating for solutions such as Keeper Security to combat poor password hygiene
• Vulnerability management and penetration testing — promoting proactive security auditing with tools like GFI LanGuard
• Secure file transfer and data governance — championing solutions like MOVEit for auditable data movement
• Digital forensics and investigation — supporting organisations with tools such as Nuix Investigate
• Security awareness and human-centred security — emphasising the critical role of employee training in building organisational resilience

Henk is the author of articles and industry commentary published in prominent South African technology media, including ITWeb, IT News Africa, BusinessTech, and BizCommunity. His writing consistently focuses on practical, accessible cybersecurity guidance for local businesses and public institutions.
Henk believes that effective cybersecurity starts with people. He advocates for empowering employees with the knowledge and tools to make informed security decisions, and champions the view that robust security does not have to come at the cost of usability or budget. His approach centres on matching the right technology to each organisation's specific needs — from startups and SMEs to large enterprises and government bodies.