🐙 Gal Shpantzer
About 🐙 Gal Shpantzer
Gal Shpantzer is a Co-Editor at SANS Newsbites and has served as a mentor at MACH37 CyberSecurity Startup Accelerator since 2014. With extensive experience in security solutions, he emphasizes proactive security measures and integrates them into business processes to support organizational goals.
Work at SANS Institute
Gal Shpantzer serves as the Co-Editor for SANS Newsbites, a position held since 2002. This role is based in the Washington, DC Metro area and involves curating and disseminating critical cybersecurity news and insights to the community. Through this position, Shpantzer contributes to the ongoing education and awareness of cybersecurity issues among professionals in the field.
Current Roles and Mentorship
Since 2014, Gal Shpantzer has been a mentor at MACH37 CyberSecurity Startup Accelerator, engaging with the Mach37 Stars Network in Herndon, VA. In addition, he has been a faculty member at IANS since 2021, providing expertise and guidance in cybersecurity education. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Background in Security Solutions
Gal Shpantzer has extensive experience in tailoring security solutions to align with the unique culture of organizations. This approach ensures high acceptance rates among IT staff and end users. He emphasizes the integration of security solutions into overall business processes and budgets to support clients' strategic goals.
Previous Experience and Volunteer Work
Prior to his current roles, Gal Shpantzer worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the American Red Cross from 1995 to 1996. He also founded the Privacy Subgroup at NIST SmartGrid Interoperability, serving as a volunteer from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he was a Senior Security Advisor at the Energy Sector Security Consortium, Inc. (EnergySec) from 2012 to 2014.
Specialization in Cybersecurity Areas
Gal Shpantzer specializes in various areas of cybersecurity, including ransomware prevention, web application security, and user behavior analytics. He advocates for a proactive and predictable approach to security, aiming to minimize emergency spending and reduce the Total Cost of Ownership for security solutions.