Kayssar Daher
About Kayssar Daher
Kayssar Daher is a Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity and software development. He currently works at GitGuardian and has held various roles in notable companies, including Ledger and EY.
Work at GitGuardian
Kayssar Daher has been employed as a Security Engineer at GitGuardian since 2022. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and automating identities and permissions using a central directory and GitFlow pipelines. He is also responsible for re-architecting and automating DNS record deployment. His work involves utilizing Hashicorp Vault to maintain, automate, and secure platform secrets, as well as testing, selecting, and deploying Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions on all workstations.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining GitGuardian, Kayssar Daher held various positions in cybersecurity. He worked as a Cybersecurity Consultant at EY from 2017 to 2018. He later served as a Security Engineer at Ledger for two months in 2022. Additionally, he was the Security Squad Lead at JobTeaser from 2020 to 2022. His experience includes automating Web Application Firewall (WAF) deployment for various services.
Software Development Background
Kayssar Daher has a background in software development, having worked at ARIONEO for three months in 2015 and at HyperCube by BearingPoint for five months in 2016. His roles involved contributing to software projects in the Paris region. This experience complements his cybersecurity expertise, allowing him to approach security challenges with a developer's perspective.
Education and Expertise
Kayssar Daher holds a French Engineering Degree in Information Security from CentraleSupélec, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also achieved a Master in Management from ESCP Business School between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, he studied Petroleum Economics & Management at IFP School for four months in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of his work.
Technology and Security Blog
Kayssar Daher maintains a blog that focuses on technology and security topics. The blog is accessible at https://tech.daher.online, where he shares insights and knowledge related to his field. This platform allows him to engage with a broader audience and contribute to discussions in the technology and cybersecurity communities.