Mordecai Kraushar
About Mordecai Kraushar
Mordecai Kraushar is a seasoned developer and project leader at OWASP, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network engineering. He has held various roles in academia and industry, including serving as an adjunct professor at NYU and a subject matter expert at QED National since 2020.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Mordecai Kraushar has been a Developer and Project Leader at OWASP since 2005. He is also a team member of DevSlop, contributing to various projects aimed at improving application security. His role involves overseeing development initiatives and collaborating with other professionals in the cybersecurity field to enhance the tools and resources available to the community.
Current Role at QED National
Since 2020, Kraushar has served as a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert at QED National. In this position, he focuses on providing expert guidance and solutions in cybersecurity, leveraging his extensive experience in the field to address complex security challenges faced by organizations.
Teaching Experience at NYU
Kraushar has been an Adjunct Professor at New York University since 2003, where he develops and teaches cybersecurity courses. His teaching role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with students, preparing them for careers in the cybersecurity industry.
Professional Background
Kraushar's professional background includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Network Engineer at Seanet Technologies from 2003 to 2005 and served as a Network Skills Academy Instructor at IBM Global Services from 1996 to 2002. Additionally, he held the position of Director of Audit at CipherTechs from 2005 to 2019, where he focused on security audits and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Kraushar studied at Brooklyn College and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He possesses expertise in network and web assessments, security solution implementation, and conducting audits for compliance with regulations such as PCI DSS, NYS DFS, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and GLBA. His focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures has led to numerous product and solution implementations.