Fatih Karayumak
About Fatih Karayumak
Fatih Karayumak is the Cyber Security Research Lead at FM Global, with extensive experience in IT security research and application security management.
Current Position at FM Global
Fatih Karayumak serves as the Cyber Security Research Lead at FM Global since 2017. In this role, he leads efforts in developing and updating methods and guidelines specifically for the cyber security of industrial control systems. He also researches and develops practical solutions to reduce cyber exposure for clients across all major industries. His work focuses on minimizing the impact and recovery time after cyber-attacks through innovative solutions.
Previous Role at BNP Paribas
In 2016, Fatih Karayumak worked as an Application Security Manager at BNP Paribas for 11 months in Istanbul, Turkey. During his tenure, he focused on the security aspects of software applications used by the financial institution. He was responsible for ensuring the protection of sensitive data and maintaining robust security protocols within the organization's software infrastructure.
Experience at TUBITAK
From 2013 to 2016, Fatih Karayumak worked at TUBITAK as a Software and System Security Researcher & Project Manager in Gebze. During his three-year stint, he was involved in various research initiatives focused on software and system security. His responsibilities included managing projects aimed at improving security measures and implementing advanced security solutions.
Research at CASED
Between 2010 and 2013, Fatih Karayumak was an IT Security Researcher at the Center for Advanced Security Research Darmstadt (CASED) in Germany. Over three years, he conducted extensive research in the field of IT security, contributing to the development of new security frameworks and technologies. His work at CASED helped advance the understanding and implementation of IT security practices.
Education in Informatics at Technische Universität Darmstadt
Fatih Karayumak pursued his higher education at Technische Universität Darmstadt. He earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Informatics with a major in IT Security and a minor in Psychology from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Informatics from the same institution, from 2006 to 2010. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in IT security and informatics.