Zurab Akhvlediani

Subject Matter Expert (External Consultant) @Cisco Systems

✔️ ITSecurity Analyst

Zurab Akhvlediani is a renowned cybersecurity expert, currently focusing on threat detection engineering, threat hunting, and ethical hacking. He is known for investigating the Georbot Botnet campaign, a pioneering case of hacking-back, and for probing ATM attacks by the Cobalt Hacking Group. His qualifications include: - Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate - Cisco Certified CyberOps Specialist - Threat Hunting and Defending - Cisco Certified CyberOps Specialist - CyberOps Core - Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional - SANS/GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Further showcasing his dedication and proficiency in this specialized field, Zurab has completed an Advanced Cybersecurity Program from Stanford University Zurab has served as a Subject Matter Expert at Cisco Systems, playing a significant role in developing their Threat Hunting certification exam. His broad experience covers Fortune 100 companies, the global Blockchain industry, CISO roles in financial institutions, and various government sectors. Notably, he is a founding member of Georgia's Government Computer Emergency Response Team.

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Work Background

Subject Matter Expert

CiscoSubject Matter Expert

CISO @ Fortunejack.com

SkyTech EnterprisesCISO @ Fortunejack.com

Oct. 2019 - Aug. 2023

Threat Detection and Incident Response Lead

VTBThreat Detection and Incident Response Lead

Feb. 2017 - Sep. 2019

Head of IT Security Division

VTBHead of IT Security Division

Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2017Tbilisi, Georgia

InfoSec Lead

TBC BankInfoSec Lead

May. 2013 - Feb. 2015Tbilisi, Georgia

Cyber Security Instructor

NATOCyber Security Instructor

Jun. 2012 - Jul. 2012Ankara, Turkey

Assistant Systems Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group - Holiday Inn Hotels & SuitesAssistant Systems Manager

Aug. 2010 - Feb. 2011Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Cyber Incident Analyst

Ministry of Justice of GeorgiaSenior Cyber Incident Analyst

Feb. 2010 - May. 2013

Unix Engineer / Software Developer

Project ServiceUnix Engineer / Software Developer

Sep. 2006 - Mar. 2008Tbilisi, Georgia

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