Rudolph Van Staden
About Rudolph Van Staden
Rudolph Van Staden is an ICT Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently employed at Investec since 2019. He has previously held positions at the Road Accident Fund and Blue Turtle Technologies, and he holds multiple certifications from Splunk.
Current Role at Investec
Rudolph Van Staden serves as an ICT Security Engineer at Investec, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he monitors the ICT security environment for internal threats. He specializes in creating alerts and dashboards that enhance ICT security monitoring. Additionally, he is responsible for importing various log file data using Splunk to monitor ICT security events, ensuring the integrity and safety of the organization's digital assets.
Previous Experience at Road Accident Fund
Rudolph Van Staden worked at the Road Accident Fund from 1997 to 2017, holding multiple positions over a span of 20 years. He started as an Administrator for two years, then transitioned to IT Audit Assistant for nine years. Following this, he served as a Forensic ICT Investigator for another nine years. His extensive experience at the Road Accident Fund provided him with a strong foundation in ICT security and auditing.
Experience at Blue Turtle Technologies
From 2017 to 2019, Rudolph Van Staden worked as an ICT Security Consultant at Blue Turtle Technologies in Midrand. In this role, he focused on enhancing security measures and providing consultancy services related to ICT security. His tenure at Blue Turtle Technologies contributed to his expertise in the field of information security.
Education and Certifications
Rudolph Van Staden has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his skills in ICT security. He studied at Tuine High and completed his high school education. He furthered his knowledge in Cyber Security, achieving NQF Level 5. He is also a Certified Splunk User v6, Certified Power User v6, and holds the Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin certification, demonstrating his proficiency in using Splunk for security monitoring.