Alex Zaslavsky
About Alex Zaslavsky
Alex Zaslavsky serves as the Head of Security Research at CyCognito, where he leads a team focused on developing new attack vectors and monitoring adversarial tactics in cybersecurity. His previous experience includes founding two stealth mode startups and holding engineering roles at companies such as Qualcomm, IBM, and Amimon.
Current Role at CyCognito
Alex Zaslavsky serves as the Head of Security Research at CyCognito, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of security researchers and data engineers focused on developing new attack vectors. He also monitors the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries in the cybersecurity field. His work involves collaboration with the marketing team to produce research papers on various cybersecurity topics.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Startups
Prior to his current role, Zaslavsky founded two stealth mode startup companies in the cybersecurity sector. The first venture lasted from 2011 to 2013, and the second from 2017 to 2018, where he worked for five months. These experiences contributed to his expertise in the cybersecurity landscape and his understanding of startup dynamics.
Engineering Background
Zaslavsky has a solid engineering background, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Wireless HDMI Embedded Engineer at Amimon from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, he served as HW Core Lead at Qualcomm for three years from 2007 to 2010. His career began at IBM, where he worked as a software developer from 2003 to 2005. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in hardware and software development.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Zaslavsky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. His studies spanned from 2003 to 2007, laying the foundation for his technical expertise and career in engineering and cybersecurity.