Jason Pappalexis
About Jason Pappalexis
Jason Pappalexis is a Senior Technical Marketing Manager at CyCognito, specializing in content that maximizes organizational value. He has extensive experience in competitive intelligence and security testing, with a career spanning various roles in the cybersecurity field since 1994.
Work at CyCognito
Jason Pappalexis has been serving as the Senior Technical Marketing Manager at CyCognito since 2022. In this role, he focuses on delivering content that aids organizations in maximizing their value efficiently. His responsibilities include leveraging his expertise in competitive intelligence and third-party security testing to enhance the company's marketing strategies. He also previously held the position of Senior Product Marketing Manager at CyCognito for a brief period in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Jason Pappalexis holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas - School of Engineering. His academic background supports his extensive knowledge in various technical fields, particularly in security architecture. He has developed expertise in asset discovery, classification, vulnerability scanning, and incident response, which are critical for application security.
Background
Jason Pappalexis has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in technical marketing, security architecture, and system administration. He began his career as a Network and Security Administrator at Direct Communications, Inc. and has since held various roles at notable organizations, including Trend Micro, Zscaler, and Imperva. His work spans over two decades, primarily in the Austin, Texas, and San Francisco Bay areas.
Previous Employment History
Before joining CyCognito, Jason Pappalexis worked in several key positions. He was a Senior Product Manager at ClearDATA from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Imperva for seven months in 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Trend Micro included multiple roles, such as Senior Solutions Architect and Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, spanning from 2003 to 2012. He also worked as a System Architect at Zscaler for six months in 2012.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
Jason Pappalexis possesses a strong technical skill set centered around web, email, and network security. His focus areas include application security, reconnaissance, and incident response for externally exposed assets. He has a comprehensive understanding of active security testing, exploit intelligence, and issue prioritization, which are essential for effective security management.