Yaroslav Grigorovich

As the leader of the global enterprise security department at Zoomnfo, I manage shaping and executing the organization’s security strategy. This includes developing and implementing security policies, managing risks, and safeguarding assets and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a comprehensive enterprise security strategy, and long-term security programs, guiding four critical teams: Security Engineering, Cyber Defense Center, Fraud Prevention, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Collaborate closely with CTO organizations to identify security needs, design architecture, and deliver effective security solutions to support business needs
• Managed the security budget, and managed relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Personnel management, including work allocation, training, promotions, and enforcement of internal procedures. Motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

Achievements:

• Rebuilt the Cyber Defense Center (SOC) team and onboarded MSSP services to enhance 24/7 coverage.
• Designed and started implementing customer data monitoring.
• Enhanced the Cyber Defense Center’s capabilities, 90% improvements in threat detection/response.
• Implemented the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) program, including Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Web Protection.
• Developed a fraud detection system that reduced fraudulent activities and saved over $2 million annually.
• · Led the team to win the CEO Award for excellence in security management.

As the leader of the global IT infrastructure Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and Global IT security operations department, I play a pivotal role in collaborating and providing expertise on strategic and operational matters related to Teva’s Cloud adoption program. Additionally, I offer advanced technical leadership and direction, while overseeing the development of tools and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed the global Cloud Center of Excellence, IT infrastructure SecOps, and Architecture department.
• Acted as the principal point of collaboration and expertise on strategic and operational matters related to Teva’s Cloud adoption program.
• Planned and managed the Annual operation plan (AOP) budget. Managed relationships with suppliers (3rd party) and partners for cloud and IT and security solutions.
• Collaborated with Teva ITMUs business to identify security needs, infrastructure, and cloud architecture
• Managed personnel, including work allocation, training, promotions, and enforcement of internal procedures. Motivated employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

Achievements:

• Established the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), driving cloud adoption and strategic projects.
• Successfully migrated critical applications to the cloud, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Implemented DevSecOps practices, enhancing security integration in the development lifecycle.
• Achieved compliance with industry regulations, ensuring secure and efficient cloud operations.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Managed a global team of international IT security architects, overseeing cyber protection programs for Teva Pharmaceutical’s IT infrastructure, manufacturing, and research networks across more than 140 facilities in 64 countries, as well as cloud environments.

Achievements:

• Successfully managed cyber protection programs for over 140 facilities worldwide (Synergy program)
• Improved security posture through the implementation of advanced security measures.
• Led the team to achieve compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented complex PKI infrastructures for IBM strategic clients.
• Managed customer’s expectations and satisfaction, leading technical teams and external contractors.
• Led the development team of the Israeli National smart-card Registration Authority.
• Project management and pre-sale of IT security projects in IBM ITS security division (SPL6).
• Planning and implementing Checkpoint FW/IDS/IPS and Forcepoint/Websense suite.

Provided remote and on-site support to ISP’s enterprise customers (including Intel and Teva), offered Tier-III technical support for LAN/WAN products (routers, switches, VPNs)

Managed and secured network infrastructure, ensuring operational integrity and security on the PKI projects, and DB security.