Jorge Esperón
About Jorge Esperón
Jorge Esperón is a Senior Security Architect with over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, currently working at IriusRisk. He has a background in security analysis, penetration testing, and software architecture threat modeling, having previously worked at notable organizations including ecija law & technology and Telefónica.
Current Role at IriusRisk
Jorge Esperón serves as a Senior Security Architect at IriusRisk, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for researching and threat modeling software architectures to derive security controls for developers. His work focuses on enhancing application security and integrating secure design principles within the development lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining IriusRisk, Jorge Esperón gained extensive experience in cybersecurity. He worked as a security analyst and penetration tester at Ecija Law & Technology from 2008 to 2011 in Madrid, Spain. He also held a position as a security analyst at Telefónica for one year in 2008. His background includes a strong emphasis on threat modeling and secure application design.
Educational Background
Jorge Esperón has a solid educational foundation in technology and business. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, completing his studies from 1997 to 2002. He later achieved a Master of Science from Instituto Cibernos between 2007 and 2008. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration from IBM - AEDE Business School from 2010 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Expertise
With over 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, Jorge Esperón specializes in threat modeling, penetration testing, secure design, and application security. His expertise extends to research in the Secure Development Lifecycle, where he focuses on implementing security measures throughout the software development process. He also has experience in software development, having worked as a MATLAB and Visual Basic developer from 2004 to 2006.
Contributions to Security Innovation
Jorge Esperón actively contributes to the field of cybersecurity through writing articles on topics such as security innovation, threat modeling, and secure application design. His insights help to advance understanding and practices within the cybersecurity community.