Arkady Ratner
About Arkady Ratner
Arkady Ratner is the Director of Security Standards & Cyber Regulatory at CIBC, with extensive experience in security consulting, infrastructure, and networking across various organizations.
Current Role at CIBC
Arkady Ratner currently holds the position of Director, Security Standards & Cyber Regulatory at CIBC. Since 2021, he has been responsible for managing the enterprise cyber security standards program. His role includes overseeing technical security hardening requirements and handling both Canadian and international cyber regulatory monitoring and response. Additionally, he is responsible for managing PCI DSS and SWIFT compliance to ensure the institution meets stringent security protocols.
Previous Experience at TMX Group
Prior to his current role, Arkady Ratner worked as a Senior Manager, Security Consulting & Controls at TMX Group from 2016 to 2021. During his five-year tenure in the Toronto, Canada area, he was involved in managing security consulting initiatives and implementing robust security controls. His work contributed to enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture of the organization.
Roles at Hewlett-Packard
Arkady Ratner spent four years at Hewlett-Packard as an Account Security Officer at HP Enterprise Security from 2011 to 2015. In this role, he focused on account-specific security management, ensuring that clients' security needs were met comprehensively. Before that, from 2007 to 2011, he served as a Team Leader and Senior Infrastructure Specialist (Networking) at EDS Canada/HP Canada, overseeing critical networking and infrastructure projects.
Early Career in Israel
Arkady Ratner began his career in Israel, working in various capacities. From 1995 to 1999, he was a Communication and Networking Engineer at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), followed by a role as a Communication Center Manager at Gilat Satcom from 1999 to 2000. He further expanded his expertise as a Senior System Engineer at ECI Telecom from 2000 to 2002 and as a Networking and Information Security Manager at EDS Canada/HP Canada from 2003 to 2005.
Educational Background
Arkady Ratner studied Electrical Engineering at the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics. His education provided him with a strong foundation in informatics and electronics, essential for his career in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.