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Reef Ettedgui

Reef Ettedgui

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst
Ramat Gan

Summary

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst with extensive experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, strategic client advisory, and stakeholder management. Proven track record as an embedded analyst for large government entities, seamlessly transitioning from tactical analysis to acting as a strategic advisor for C-suite leadership. Highly skilled in tracking advanced persistent threats, presenting complex technical findings to executive audiences, and building deep client trust driving multi-million-dollar contract expansions.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Google | GTIG
12.2022 - Current
  • Serve as an embedded, onsite Cyber Threat Analyst for a major Israeli government client, fulfilling direct tasking requests and delivering actionable strategic, tactical, and operational intelligence.
  • Shifted client perception from a tactical SOC contributor to a trusted strategic advisor for executive management, fostering exceptional trust that resulted in the doubling of the intelligence contract to $1.2M/y.
  • Partnered closely with Google Cloud Public Sector FSRs to leverage client trust, driving multi-million-dollar expansions in Google Cloud and Google Security services -securing the largest Google Cloud Public Sector Israel deal of 2024.
  • Brief C-level executives and technical stakeholders regularly on complex cyber threats, adversary methodologies (TTPs), and strategic mitigation strategies.
  • Author dozens of "First Look" intelligence reports focusing on Chinese, Iranian, and AI-driven threat actors, supporting external clients and internal GTIG research initiatives.
  • Developed an AI-driven opendir OSINT collection and analysis system; its actionable intelligence supported multiple clients and contributed to an upcoming GTIG research publication.

Head of Cyber Analysis Section & Team Lead

IDF (8200)
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Established a new cyber security analysis section from scratch, directly managing and scaling three specialized intelligence teams.
  • Defined the annual strategic roadmap, coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary projects under tight schedules.
  • Collaborated closely with R&D teams to lead product feature integration and ensure intelligence goals were met.

Cyber Security Analyst

IDF (8200)
08.2019 - 02.2021

Hands-on experience as a cyber security analyst. Analyzed networks using complex methods such as manipulating Big Data, Network Configuration Analysis, log analysis, Python, complex SQL queries.

Data Analysis Team Leader

IDF (IDI)
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Directed, trained, and mentored 17 IDF Intelligence officers, establishing personal development plans and placing graduating officers in highly specialized roles.
  • Led a team of data analysts, synthesizing complex information to reflect critical insights and support decision-making for high-ranking organizational leadership.

Education

Master of Science - Financial Management

Tel Aviv University
10.2017 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And History

University of Haifa
10.2013 - 08.2016

Skills

  • Intelligence & Tech: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Open Source Research, Artificial Intelligence
  • Client & Strategy: Building Client Relationships, Customer Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Project Management
  • Analysis & Communication: Analysis, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Technical Writing

Accomplishments

    Cum Laude

    in M.Sc in Financial Management

    Excellent Cadet

    In the prestigious Havazalot academic intelligence officers training program.

    Magna Cum Laude

    in B.A in Philosophy

Timeline

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Google | GTIG
12.2022 - Current

Head of Cyber Analysis Section & Team Lead

IDF (8200)
02.2021 - 11.2022

Cyber Security Analyst

IDF (8200)
08.2019 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Financial Management

Tel Aviv University
10.2017 - 02.2020

Data Analysis Team Leader

IDF (IDI)
11.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And History

University of Haifa
10.2013 - 08.2016
Reef EttedguiPrincipal Cyber Threat Analyst