Python
Bar Rapaport
Pardesiyya
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity leader with extensive experience at IDF, adept at managing teams and driving strategic initiatives. Proven analytical problem-solver, successfully enhancing cyber resilience and developing automation processes. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and effective communication, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to mitigate threats and improve decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Threat Intelligence Section
IDF
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed a Total of 30 peoples over 4 teams, responsible for researching and tracking the activity of adversary APT groups in order to foil their activity in the Israel cyberspace.
- Successfully increased the size of the section by
- Lead The development of several automation process in order to help decision-making and prioritization.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday.
- Partnered with several different organizations within the Israel intelligence community.
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
IDF
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Technological and cyber security Consultant to an IDF Colonel in a unit responsible for operations in the cyber-space domain and the handling of cyber events within the IDF.
- Assisted in the day-to-say operations of the unit and gained important experience in strategic thinking and HR knowledge.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Head of Cyber Defense Routine Domain
IDF
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Was the first person in this role, Responsible for setting guidelines and policy to improve the overall level of cyber resilience.
- Created a comprehensive Framework for assessment of a network defense level.
- Worked with partners to create and implement a long-term work plan that addresses some key issues regarding cyber defense.
Cyber Threat Mitigation Analyst
IDF
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted Several Open-Source researches on APT Groups to determine the right mitigation steps against them.
- Worked closely with cyber defense representatives from across the IDF to help implement the mitigation solutions.
- Developed and maintained Splunk application to consolidate and prioritize the handling of different CVE's.
- Tracked and analyzed CVE's and Cyber incidents publications to determine the degree of danger they can impose and decided on ways to deal with those events.
Cyber Defender Course Commander
IDF - 'Basmach'
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Commanded over a team of 7 soldiers responsible for the training of over 150 trainees to become Cyber Defenders across the IDF.
- Preformed major update to the course materials to focus on "learn-by-yourself" capabilities and keep it up to date with the changing landscape of the Cyber Domain.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Tel-Aviv University
Tel Aviv 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
The College of Management Academic Studies
Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel 04.2001 -
Skills
Positive Interpersonal Skills
Collaborative Team Player
Proficient Computer Skills
Analytical Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Versatile Approach
Software
Linux
Windows
Certification
CCNA Certified - 2018-2021
Timeline
Head of Threat Intelligence Section
IDF
09.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
IDF
08.2021 - 09.2022
Head of Cyber Defense Routine Domain
IDF
02.2021 - 02.2021
Cyber Threat Mitigation Analyst
IDF
07.2020 - 02.2021
Cyber Defender Course Commander
IDF - 'Basmach'
10.2018 - 03.2020
CCNA Certified - 2018-2021
01-2018
MBA - Business Administration
Tel-Aviv University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
The College of Management Academic Studies
04.2001 -
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