Valentina Peikova
About Valentina Peikova
Valentina Peikova serves as the Director of People at CyCognito, where she has contributed to developing strategies for managing external security risks since 2021. With a background in HR and recruitment across various companies, she has extensive experience in the cybersecurity industry and has held multiple leadership roles in talent acquisition.
Current Role at CyCognito
Valentina Peikova serves as the Director of People at CyCognito, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to the development of strategies for managing external attack surfaces. Her extensive experience in the cybersecurity industry enhances her capability to address the unique challenges faced in this sector.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Valentina held various roles in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked as the Director of People at Mixtiles from 2020 to 2021 and as HR & Technical Talent Acquisition at WeWork from 2017 to 2019. Her background includes managing recruitment and HR functions at companies such as Simplee, Clicktale, and AVG Technologies.
Education and Academic Background
Valentina Peikova studied Sociology and Anthropology at Bar-Ilan University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2011. She completed her secondary education at Emek Hahula High School in Kfar Blum from 2000 to 2003.
Career Development in Recruitment
Valentina has developed a strong foundation in recruitment throughout her career. She began her journey as a Technical Recruiter at Extreme Technologies from 2014 to 2015. Over the years, she has held various recruitment management positions, including roles at Bringg, Simplee, and Adobe Marketo, where she focused on enhancing recruitment strategies.
Contributions to Cybersecurity Solutions
At CyCognito, Valentina played a key role in building a solution that autonomously discovers and prioritizes external security risks. Her involvement in this project underscores her commitment to addressing cybersecurity challenges and improving organizational security posture.