Ilia Tivin
Ilia Tivin was deeply involved in hands-on roles, directly assisting organizations and nations to fortify their cyber defenses and conduct comprehensive cybersecurity testing. Drawing from his experience in the Israeli Defense Force, he served in signaling in securing communication networks and later on as an instructor. His practical experience spans various sectors, and he understands the intricate challenges that different industries face from outside criminals.
Today, Ilia's focus has shifted to cybersecurity management advisory. Drawing from his rich hands-on background, he offers organizations strategic insights and guidance on building and maintaining robust security architectures and processes. While his certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP/MP, CCSK, CISM and others attest to his technical proficiency, his current role emphasizes strategy, planning, and ensuring a sustainable security culture.
Cyber Defense & Intelligence Lead
Ilia Tivin is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience spanning technical and leadership roles. He began his career as a security consultant, designing and implementing complex security solutions for organizations of all sizes.
In his various roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco, Ilia established himself as an expert in cloud security, data center security, SIEM, and other critical technologies. However, his passion lies in the people side of cybersecurity. As the Asia-Pacific Security Profession Leader at HPE, he focused extensively on communication, enablement and building a culture of security amongst teams.
Ilia believes strongly that technology alone cannot defend organizations from threats; people and process are equally critical. He strives to make security engaging and accessible, dismantling the perception that it is overly complex or intimidating. His strengths in bridging the human and technical aspects of cybersecurity have made him an invaluable strategic advisor for his customers.
As an educator, Ilia shares his well-rounded wisdom with the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. He trains professionals on critical standards like CISSP and CCSP. He also teaches cybersecurity risk management courses at James Cook University Singapore.
With his multifaceted experience, Ilia provides a blueprint for organizations looking to develop robust cyber defense cultures. By addressing the human element strategically, he helps customers fully realize the value of their security investments.