Yair Amsel
About Yair Amsel
Yair Amsel serves as the GRC Team Lead at WalkMe™, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in security operations and threat analysis, he has over a decade of experience in the technology sector.
Work at WalkMe
Yair Amsel currently serves as the GRC Team Lead at WalkMe™, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that the organization's security operations align with industry standards. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Security Expert at WalkMe™ from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to enhancing the company's security posture.
Previous Experience
Before joining WalkMe™, Yair Amsel worked at Amdocs as a Web Programmer from 2009 to 2011. He also held the position of IT Helpdesk Manager at JCT College of Engineering and Technology for one year in 2011. His diverse experience across different roles has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of IT security.
Education and Expertise
Yair Amsel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Lev Academic Center, which he completed in 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from the same institution in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in security operations and strategic threat analysis.
Focus Areas and Beliefs
Yair Amsel has a primary focus on threat hunting and analysis, as well as developing security operations strategies for organizations. He believes in utilizing innovative approaches to tackle security challenges and drive business growth. His commitment to innovation is evident in his work, where he seeks to implement new methodologies to enhance security measures.