Idan Sharabi
About Idan Sharabi
Idan Sharabi is the CSPM Research & Detection Team Leader at Orca Security in Tel Aviv, Israel, with extensive experience in cybersecurity research and management.
Current Role at Orca Security
Idan Sharabi currently holds the position of CSPM Research & Detection Team Leader at Orca Security in Tel Aviv, Israel. He started this role on August 1, 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing a team that focuses on cloud security posture management (CSPM) and detection. The team ensures the security of cloud environments, leveraging Sharabi's extensive expertise in threat analysis and security.
Previous Experience at Check Point Software Technologies
Idan Sharabi has a substantial background in cybersecurity, having worked at Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. in various capacities. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Group Research Manager. Before that, he was a Research Team Leader from 2017 to 2019, and an Applications Analysis Team Leader from 2015 to 2017. He began his tenure at Check Point as an Applications Researcher from 2010 to 2015. Throughout these roles, he managed teams responsible for the security of several Check Point threat prevention products including Threat Emulation, Sand Blast Agent, Mail Security, and Anti-Virus.
Educational Background
Idan Sharabi graduated from the Holon Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. He attended the institute from 2004 to 2008. This formal education laid the foundation for his technical skills and expertise, which he has applied extensively in his professional roles in cybersecurity.
Expertise in Security and Threat Analysis
Idan Sharabi possesses deep expertise in analyzing protocols, malware, and phishing emails. He has substantial experience in creating and improving security engines using both machine learning and rules-based approaches. His work in threat analysis and security systems is well-regarded, and he regularly publishes research publications in these fields.