Simon Dibari
About Simon Dibari
Simon Dibari is a Cybersecurity Manager at Sanctuary Wealth in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2021. He supervises an IT department, researches cybersecurity solutions, and oversees compliance with regulatory requirements for the firm.
Work at Sanctuary Wealth
Simon Dibari currently serves as the Cybersecurity Manager at Sanctuary Wealth, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he supervises the IT department and a team of ten associates, focusing on enhancing IT hardware and software operations. He oversees cybersecurity strategies and processes across all departments, ensuring compliance with FINRA and SEC requirements for the firm. His responsibilities include researching new cybersecurity methods and solutions to improve the firm's overall cybersecurity posture.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sanctuary Wealth, Simon held several positions that contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity and management. He worked as a Network Administrator at Sanctuary Wealth from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Accountant at Noyes from 2015 to 2018 and served as Inventory Control Manager and Job Costing Auditor at Forest Security Inc. from 2014 to 2015. He also gained customer service experience as a Lead/Supervisor - Passenger Service Agent at American Airlines from 2013 to 2014, and worked as a Universal Teller at Parkway Bank & Trust Company from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Simon holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity with a focus on Networking and Infrastructure from DePaul University, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Dominican University. His educational background supports his role in cybersecurity management, where he applies his knowledge to oversee cybersecurity strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Cybersecurity Initiatives
In his current role, Simon has collaborated with external partners, such as FCI and Taos, to implement endpoint protection and network monitoring, achieving significant staffing cost savings. He has developed a new disaster recovery process and is in the process of setting up multiple offices with network and security redundancies. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the cybersecurity framework of the firm.