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Grapevine, Tx, Us

- Developed and launched a comprehensive security program, incorporating baseline processes, policies aligned with NIST 800-53, and technical controls- Implemented physical security standards and solutions, including a company-wide, cloud-based camera and access control system- Initiated the formation and management of a dedicated security team- Deployed a suite of cybersecurity solutions: SIEM, CASB, EDR, advanced email protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), cybersecurity user awareness program including monthly phishing simulation, and insider threat monitoring- Established and executed incident response protocols for both physical and cyber security incidents- Managed and reported on an annual budget, focusing on both Operational Expenditure (OpEx) and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) targets- Developed processes for eDiscovery and computer forensics to assist the Legal department- Created and implemented a comprehensive training program for end users and privileged users- Actively supported and enhanced security measures during several company acquisitions- Set and maintained standards for Operational Technology (OT) security in collaboration with support technicians and operational staff- Implemented OT security solutions to enhance visibility and bolster protection mechanisms

Tel Aviv, Il

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Plano, Texas, Us

- Directed an 80+ member Security Operations Center (SOC) team for a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, catering to various organizations including Fortune 50 and multinational corporations- Established a dedicated Threat Intelligence team, providing specialized services to Critical Start's clientele- Formed and led a Detection Engineering team to bolster the MDR service- Headed the SIEM Engineering team, enhancing the support and capabilities of the MDR service- Collaborated closely with Engineering, Customer Success, and Support teams to enhance the resilience, detection capabilities, functionality, and supportability of the MDR service- Engaged in regular dialogues with key clients to gather feedback and address any challenges related to the MDR service- Worked with the SOC leadership to enhance analyst training, improve analyst work-life balance, and streamline internal processes for greater efficiency- Played a pivotal role in integrating new platforms into the MDR service, working in conjunction with Engineering and Support teams, and continuously improved platform support- Provided regular updates and insights to the Board of Directors regarding the MDR service's performance and developments

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Served as the virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for multiple medium to large-sized enterprises across various sectors, including FinTech, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing- Assisted in the establishment and maturation of cybersecurity programs for these companies- Engaged in high-level reporting to Boards of Directors, as required- Played a key role in recruiting essential personnel for LEO Cyber Security- Managed and supervised the development of LEO Cyber Security’s proprietary platform- Actively contributed to business development by forging strategic relationships with key business leaders- Collaborated closely with the CEO in shaping company development and strategic planning- Maintained and enforced robust internal security controls within LEO Cyber Security

Redwood City, Ca, Us

- Featured as an international speaker at renowned security conferences, including FS-ISAC Summits, Infosecurity Europe, Anomali Threat Days, and Anomali Detect- Led research teams in producing and publishing blogs, whitepapers, and presentations on threat intelligence topics- Engaged as a participant in webinars hosted by SANS, Dark Reading, Enterprise Strategy Group, and others- Authored articles and provided expert insights for global publications such as The LA Times, Dark Reading, TechCrunch, Wired, and The Washington Post- Held the position of Editor-in-Chief for the Anomali Blog, overseeing all whitepapers, articles, and other publications- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to influence and shape company strategy- Provided expert advice on threat intelligence best practices to multiple companies- Played a pivotal role in incorporating the MITRE ATT&CK framework into internal strategy and authored the inaugural public blog on its application

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- Spearheaded the establishment and leadership of ExxonMobil's internal threat intelligence team- Managed an international team of researchers and analysts specializing in threat intelligence- Orchestrated the initial tooling setup for the threat intelligence team- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define and align the team's key outputs with business objectives- Regularly aligned with internal leadership, providing advice and input on strategic initiatives- Created and presented quarterly threat briefings to executive leadership at ExxonMobil's headquarters in Irving, TX

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- Directed an international team of cybersecurity engineers at ExxonMobil- Focused on enhancing ExxonMobil's detection and prevention capabilities against cybersecurity threats- Organized briefings for ExxonMobil IT leadership with Venture Capital firms to introduce emerging technology solutions- Devised and executed a comprehensive strategy to strengthen ExxonMobil's defensive cybersecurity posture- Provided expert guidance on essential technologies, identified gaps in defensive capabilities, tool deficiencies, and advised on required expertise to effectively counter cybersecurity threats

Midland, Texas, Us

- Led the construction and supervision of a proficient and diverse cybersecurity team over multiple years- Developed robust protocols for handling cybersecurity incidents, orchestrating incident responses, and managing crises- Assisted in formulating the organization's business continuity and disaster recovery plans- Enhanced key cybersecurity capabilities such as vulnerability management, endpoint protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) detection management, malware detection/prevention and reverse engineering, and threat intelligence- Managed yearly penetration testing while establishing a sustainable process to maximize value extraction- Orchestrated responses to various real-life cybersecurity incidents Initiated post-incident analysis and reporting for cybersecurity issues- Researched, procured, and supervised the deployment of tools for enhancing XTO Energy's defensive operations- Collaborated with ExxonMobil resources for seamless integration of XTO Energy during its acquisition- Teamed up with ExxonMobil Treasury to revamp and enforce a more secure process for managing XTO's outgoing payments, encompassing all wire transfers and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments- Established and managed the execution of processes and standards for Operational Technology (OT) protection, in collaboration with key internal OT stakeholders- Orchestrated an annual internal cybersecurity conference for four consecutive years

North Richland Hills, Texas, Us

Manage the security practice at IntelliNet overseeing all security initiatives both for customers and internally. Work with customers to develop and deliver custom security solutions based on business requirements. Produce security training and procedures for network operation center personnel and junior security analysts. Supervise all daily security operations.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Oversaw LAN and security design and implementation for large data center (1000+ servers). Provided global support for all firewalls within the company (300+). Worked on many initiatives to strengthen network security within the company including vulnerability assessments. Used extensive knowledge of network security principles and network design to assist internal stakeholders in designing and implementing solutions to meet their needs.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

Managed several high profile projects which included large budgets, reports directly to VP level management, and tight constraints on time and other resources. - Campus IT infrastructure design/buildout for Nokia's America's headquarters in Irving, TX- Wireless infrastructure design/buildout for same campus- Early phases of Windows 2000 upgrade/deploymentAlso managed several smaller projects such as IT infrastructure for new manufacturing facility, technology updates, and other building projects.