Maria Garmiza
About Maria Garmiza
Maria Garmiza is a Security Researcher at Varonis with a background in cybersecurity and system engineering. She holds an MBA and a BSc from Tel Aviv University.
Title and Responsibilities at Varonis
Maria Garmiza has been working as a Security Researcher at Varonis since 2018. In this role, she focuses on identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities within cybersecurity systems. This involves a methodical evaluation of data security protocols, threat detection, and mitigation strategies. She regularly produces detailed reports on security findings and collaborates with technical teams to enhance system defenses.
Previous Role at Verint
Before joining Varonis, Maria Garmiza served as a Cyber Security Researcher at Verint from 2015 to 2018 in Herzliya Pituach. During her tenure, she worked on developing innovative cybersecurity solutions and conducted thorough research on emerging cyber threats. Her responsibilities included threat analysis and the development of countermeasures to protect sensitive information.
Experience with IDF as System Engineer
Maria Garmiza worked as a System Engineer in the Simulation and Training branch of the IDF from 2013 to 2014 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Here, she was involved in system integration, performance optimization, and the development of training simulations to improve military readiness and operational capabilities.
Project Management Role at IDF
From 2008 to 2012, Maria Garmiza held the position of Software Embedded System Project Manager at IDF in Tel Aviv, Israel. In this capacity, she managed the development and deployment of software-embedded systems for military applications. Her work encompassed project planning, execution, and ensuring that systems met stringent operational requirements.
Academic Background and Education
Maria Garmiza holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology Project Management from Tel Aviv University, a degree she earned between 2012 and 2014. She also has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science and Physics, which she completed from the same institution between 2005 and 2008. These academic credentials underpin her technical and project management expertise in the cybersecurity field.