Ilija Vadjon, Cissp, Cisa, Pci Isa
About Ilija Vadjon, Cissp, Cisa, Pci Isa
Ilija Vadjon is a Senior Director of Information Risk and Offensive Security at The Wendy's Company, with over 16 years of experience in information security. He has a background in information risk management, penetration testing, and PCI compliance, and has held various roles within The Wendy's Company since 2012.
Current Role in Information Security
Ilija Vadjon serves as the Senior Director of Information Risk and Offensive Security at The Wendy's Company. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing information risk management and enhancing the organization's security posture. His responsibilities include leading security initiatives and advising senior management on the current information risk landscape.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Prior to his current role, Ilija Vadjon worked at The Wendy's Company in various capacities. He served as the Director of Information Risk and Offensive Security from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he was the Manager of Information Risk and Offensive Security from 2015 to 2019 and held the position of Manager of IT Internal Audit for a brief period in 2015. His tenure at Wendy's began with the role of Senior IT Internal Auditor from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Ilija Vadjon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Finance from Ohio University. His studies spanned from 2001 to 2005. He holds several professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Payment Card Industry Professional (PCI ISA).
Professional Background in Information Security
Ilija Vadjon has over 16 years of experience in the field of information security. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including Worthington Industries, where he was a Senior Auditor from 2009 to 2012, and Ernst & Young, where he served as a Senior IT Auditor from 2007 to 2009 and as a Staff IT Auditor from 2005 to 2007. His expertise encompasses information risk management, penetration testing, and PCI compliance.
Expertise in Risk Management
Ilija Vadjon specializes in assessing risk for organizations and has a proven track record in building new information security teams. He emphasizes security leadership and has experience advising senior management on the information risk landscape. His focus on information risk management has contributed to enhancing the security frameworks within the organizations he has worked for.