Yaniv Geva
About Yaniv Geva
Yaniv Geva serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ashra, with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity management and strategy development. He has held various positions in the cybersecurity field, including roles at the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Augury, and has an academic background in Information Technology from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Augury
Yaniv Geva serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Augury, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring that security measures align with business objectives. His expertise in managing cybersecurity programs contributes to Augury's commitment to protecting sensitive information and maintaining robust security protocols.
Experience at Ashra
Since 2014, Yaniv Geva has worked at Ashra as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and CISO. His tenure at Ashra spans ten years, during which he has focused on developing and implementing organizational cybersecurity strategies. His leadership in this role has been instrumental in enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture.
Previous Experience at Israeli Ministry of Defense
Yaniv Geva worked at the Israeli Ministry of Defense from 2015 to 2020 as the Cyber and Information Development Projects Manager. Over five years, he managed various projects aimed at advancing the ministry's cybersecurity capabilities. His experience in this high-stakes environment has equipped him with valuable insights into national security and cybersecurity.
Educational Background
Yaniv Geva studied at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a degree in Information System Analysis in 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in Information Technology from the University of Haifa, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He is currently pursuing a CISO certification at Technion since 2019.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Before his current roles, Yaniv Geva held several positions that contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity and information systems. He worked as an Information System Project Manager at Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a Senior System Analyst at Bynet Software Systems Ltd. from 2006 to 2010 and a System Analyst at IEC - Israel Electric Corporation from 2004 to 2006. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in system analysis and project management.