Alex K.
About Alex K.
Alex K. is the Director of Information Security at Exabeam, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cloud security programs and a background in various IT security roles across multiple companies.
Work at Exabeam
Alex K. has been serving as the Director of Information Security at Exabeam since 2020. In this role, he has focused on enhancing the company's security posture and building robust cloud security programs. Prior to this position, he worked as the IT InfoSec Manager at Exabeam from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to various security initiatives. His tenure at Exabeam spans four years, during which he has been instrumental in leading security efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Alex K. holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton University, where he studied Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology. His educational background supports his expertise in vulnerability management and Security Operations Center (SOC) initiatives, equipping him with the necessary skills for his roles in information security.
Background
Before joining Exabeam, Alex K. accumulated extensive experience in information security across various organizations. He worked as a Corporate Systems Administrator at Halogen Software from 2007 to 2011. He then served as an Information Security Consultant at Stega Networks Inc. for ten months in 2012-2013, followed by a role as an IT Security Specialist at EWA-Canada from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a Senior IT Security Analyst at Imperva from 2014 to 2018, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Achievements in Security Initiatives
Throughout his career, Alex K. has led various initiatives focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) as well as Red/Blue team exercises. His hands-on experience in building cloud security programs and his involvement in vulnerability management reflect his commitment to enhancing organizational security frameworks. These initiatives have contributed to the overall security strategies of the organizations he has worked with.