Preface

An entrepreneur with a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars is like a great enemy in the face of a bottle of water given by a stranger, and all kinds of abnormal behaviors are incomprehensible. Why is he so cautious? Let's find out!

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01. What happened

At the scene of the auto show, a strange woman suddenly stepped forward and handed Zhou Hongyi a bottle of mineral water. As the founder of 360 Company, Zhou Hongyi did not hesitate to accept this stranger's friendly gesture, but asked vigilantly: "Are you an employee of our company?"

The woman seemed to be a little sluggish when Zhou Hongyi asked her like this. The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became a little awkward and stiff. As the helmsman of a cybersecurity company, Zhou Hongyi is so cautious about food or drink from strangers, and others are naturally puzzled. But when you think about it, it's not hard to understand this caution.

Zhou Hongyi was always suspicious of the bottle of water sent by the strange woman, for fear that someone would do something to it. So after taking the water, he just carefully unscrewed the cap of the bottle, took a small sip and stopped. At this scene, the staff present will inevitably feel funny, and bluntly said, "Mr. Zhou really deserves to be a safety protector, and the awareness of prevention is high." The atmosphere at the scene was a little embarrassing.

However, there are reasons why Zhou Hongyi is so cautious. As the founder of 360, the largest cybersecurity company in China, he has long suffered from various threats from hackers and may be subject to retaliation at any time. In addition, 360 launched free antivirus software, which changed the profit model of the entire industry, causing dissatisfaction and hostility among many peers. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that Zhou Hongyi is so cautious about what strangers hand over.

02. Zhou Hongyi's "Safety Philosophy"

The reason why Zhou Hongyi is so cautious and cautious is mainly due to his long-term experience in the cybersecurity industry. As the founder of 360, Zhou Hongyi has been committed to the research and development of antivirus software for a long time, and has contributed to the maintenance of the security of the network environment. But at the same time, he inevitably suffered from all kinds of threats and retaliation from hackers.

As a leader in the field of cybersecurity, Zhou Hongyi has become a target for hackers. After all, 360's excellent anti-virus capabilities have left many hackers helpless, and they will naturally target 360 and its founders. Therefore, Zhou Hongyi must always maintain a high degree of vigilance, for fear that his slightest negligence will cause accidents. Can you imagine that if a cyber security guru can't even guarantee his own personal safety, then what cyber security is there?

In addition to the threat from hackers, Zhou Hongyi also needs to be on guard against the small actions of his peers. After all, 360 launched free antivirus software, which caused quite a stir in the entire internet security industry. On the one hand, the free model has changed the traditional charging pricing strategy; On the other hand, it also forces other manufacturers to increase R&D investment to improve the detection rate and protection ability of products.

This change has brought an unprecedented impact to the entire industry, and naturally annoyed many opponents. Although 360 has won a large number of users with its free model, Zhou Hongyi, as the leader, has also become the target of public criticism. He will inevitably be guarded against and suppressed by other companies, and may even be blocked. Therefore, Zhou Hongyi is always vigilant and thinks twice about any items handed by strangers, this kind of caution is inevitable.

03. Zhou Hongyi's innovative thinking

Zhou Hongyi's ability to become a leader in the field of Internet security is largely due to his unique and innovative thinking. In the traditional antivirus software industry, the charging model is deeply entrenched and seems to have become the "unspoken rule" of the industry. But Zhou Hongyi is a person who dares to break through, he boldly launched 360 free antivirus software, and instantly tore up this "unspoken rule".

As soon as the free antivirus software was launched, it immediately set off a huge craze among users. With this initiative, 360 has quickly accumulated a large number of users and laid a solid foundation for subsequent commercial operations. It can be said that this innovative decision not only allowed 360 to obtain considerable traffic entrance in the short term, but also sowed the seeds for the company's long-term development.

And Zhou Hongyi did not stop there, he has always maintained the momentum and enterprising spirit of innovation. After 360 quickly gained market share, Zhou Hongyi immediately promoted the company to increase investment in technology research and development, and continuously launched security products and services with independent intellectual property rights. From the PC era to the mobile Internet era, 360 has always maintained the industry's leading position in core technology, advancing with the times and never stopping.

This continuous innovation thinking has made 360 stand tall in the fierce market competition. It can be said that if Zhou Hongyi had stopped at the innovation of launching free antivirus software, 360 would soon be overtaken by latecomers. However, with the power of continuous innovation, 360 was able to take a solid foundation in the mighty tide and become a leader in the industry.

04. Personal branding

In addition to being innovative in the business field, Zhou Hongyi also pays attention to building his personal brand image. As the head of 360, he often speaks in public to share his unique insights on cybersecurity, or writes columns in the media to educate ordinary users about security. Through this form, Zhou Hongyi has established the image of a cybersecurity expert in the hearts of the public and won wide recognition and respect.

If a leading figure is not exposed to the outside world, who will know about his existence? It is with his unsparing personal promotion that Zhou Hongyi has become a well-known Internet celebrity V. With the continuous expansion of personal influence, the brand image of 360 company has also been imperceptibly improved, and it has benefited a lot.

In addition to traditional offline promotion channels, Zhou Hongyi also pays great attention to marketing on emerging social media platforms. His personal social media account has a large number of loyal followers, and he maintains active interaction with netizens, answering all kinds of difficult questions raised by users in a timely manner. This way of "zero distance" contact with netizens has further enhanced Zhou Hongyi's affinity, making him extremely popular and influential in the online circle.

If the leading figure turns a blind eye to the online world and lives forever in an ivory tower, he will gradually drift away and lose touch with the times! It is precisely with his keen sense of new things that Zhou Hongyi can keep up with the pace of the times and be "intimate" with netizens. The successful shaping of personal brand has naturally injected new impetus into the development of 360 company.

05. Fulfillment of social responsibility

In addition to focusing on product innovation and personal branding, Zhou Hongyi also attaches great importance to corporate social responsibility. As an Internet security company, 360 should not only provide users with high-quality services, but also contribute to building a green and safe network environment.

In response to the rampant impact of cybercrime, 360 can be said to have put in full "firepower". The company is equipped with a "cyber patrol team" composed of senior security experts to always pay attention to the emergence of new virus Trojans and formulate preventive measures in a timely manner. Once they discover suspected cybercrimes, they will report to the police as soon as possible, and fully cooperate with the investigation of relevant departments to crack down on cyber offenders. It is with 360's clear attitude and decisive actions that many cybercriminals have nowhere to hide.

What a chaotic place cyberspace will behave if we turn a blind eye to criminals on the Internet and allow them to do whatever they want in the online world. It is precisely with the network "sheriff" like 360 that ordinary users can enjoy the network without worries.

In addition to fighting crime, 360 also pays great attention to protecting the privacy of its users. We all know that privacy is a minefield that the average user can't easily touch. Any breach of privacy may cause irreparable losses to users. It is based on this consideration that 360 has launched a number of privacy-preserving products to allow users to navigate the online world with ease.

epilogue

Have you been shocked by Zhou Hongyi's actions? How will you react in the face of a tycoon worth hundreds of millions of dollars being so cautious? Come and speak freely and share your views!