Eventbrite

Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Security Program Manager with extensive experience leading strategic security initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation. Demonstrated expertise in security program management, leadership, and critical governance activities, driving excellence in cybersecurity practices.  Adept at inspiring and mentoring teams to achieve organizational objectives amidst evolving threat landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

➡ Oversaw strategic security initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive security programs.
➡ Implemented scalable and sustainable operational plans, improving efficiencies and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
➡ Mentored and inspired cross-functional teams ( Spain, India, and US ), creating a culture of innovation and excellence in security practices.
➡ Collaborated closely with technical management teams to develop secure solutions and systems, ensuring robust defenses against emerging threats.
➡ Led incident response efforts, orchestrating timely and effective responses to security incidents and breaches.
➡ Drove continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and mitigating security risks across cloud and back-office infrastructure.
➡ Developed and communicated strategic security roadmaps, aligning priorities and direction with organizational goals.
➡ Administer critical governance activities including risk management frameworks, oversee compliance programs and audit committees ( Cybersecurity Steering Council )

Senior Security Program Manager

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Demonstrated expertise in security program management, leadership, and critical governance activities, driving excellence in cybersecurity practices within the aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities:

➡ Cloud Administration: Management of cloud services including AWS and  Azure.

➡ MDM and Device Management: Overseeing Intune and Autopilot for published apps, device management, and patching.

➡ VPN Solutions: Implementation of Single Sign-On, Certificates, and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

➡ Security & IAM: Administration of security and identity access management tools such as Sailpoint, Splunk, Proofpoint, CarbonBlack, CrowdStrike, and Forescout.

➡ WiFi & IoT Management: Managing Arista, Cisco, and Meraki systems for WiFi and IoT devices.

➡ Server & VM Management: Administration of Windows and Linux servers and virtual machines.

➡ Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilizing Git, Terraform, and Kubernetes for infrastructure automation.

➡ Agile & Scrum Frameworks: Applying knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies.

➡ Scripting & Automation: Expertise in PowerShell and Python for automation tasks.

➡ Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Managing JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence for CI/CD processes.

➡ SIEM Management: Using Datadog, LogRhythm, and Log360 ManageEngine for Security Information and Event Management.

➡ Remote Administration: Overseeing One-Time Password (OTP) and Bastion for secure remote administration.

ITS Engineering and Projects

T-Systems International

Key Responsibilities:

➡ Network Infrastructure Management: Oversaw the management of the network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
➡ Active Directory Administration: Complete administration over the company's Active Directory, ensuring seamless user and resource management.
➡ SSCM Administration: Managed System Center Configuration Manager (SSCM) with complex scripting to automate and streamline operations.
➡ Backup Monitoring: Monitored backups over Linux and Windows servers to ensure data integrity and availability.
➡ Backup Management: Handled backups management using Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) for secure data storage and retrieval.
➡ Ticketing and Database Management: Utilized Remedy7 ticketing system and managed databases with CMDB and MySQL for efficient incident tracking and resolution.

IT Engineer

Senior Security Program Manager | Leading Cybersecurity Initiatives | Driving Strategic Security Solutions| Cybersecurity Excellence | Cloud Security

Imagine a world where security threats are constantly evolving, and the stakes are higher than ever for tech industry leaders. As decision-makers, you need more than just a reactive approach—you need a visionary partner who can anticipate, mitigate, and transform potential threats into robust defenses.
That’s where I come in.

► WHAT I DO:
I empower decision-makers in the tech industry to fortify their organizations against the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. My mission is to help you enhance your security posture without sacrificing operational efficiency or stifling innovation.

► HOW I DO IT:
With years of hands-on experience in security program management and leadership, I’ve developed a comprehensive approach that combines strategic oversight with critical governance activities. I lead cross-functional teams, inspire innovation, and collaborate closely with technical experts to build secure, resilient systems.


► WHY IT WORKS:
My methodology is proven and practical, rooted in a deep understanding of the cybersecurity field. I’ve spearheaded strategic security initiatives, joined the Cybersecurity Steering Council, and implemented scalable, sustainable operational plans. This unique blend of strategic vision and tactical expertise ensures that your organization remains a step ahead of potential threats.

🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱

Too many banks
Too many tools
Too many manual approvals
Too much time wasted

And fragmented systems always create 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

That is why this new Airwallex launch caught my attention.

They are not building “another fintech.”
They are building a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 for global companies.

⚡ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲

Airwallex is developing 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 that automate real financial workflows
Invoicing
Procurement
Treasury
Policy checks

Fully governed
Fully auditable
Built for control —> not chaos.

They’re laying the foundation for a fully autonomous finance department.

🛡️ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀

 ✔️ One platform instead of 20+ bank relationships
 ✔️ Local rails (not SWIFT) for fewer failure points
 ✔️ No forced FX conversions
 ✔️Centralised spend approval policies across entities 
 ✔️ One place to review security activity across your global Airwallex accounts.This is a massive reduction in operational and security risk.

🚀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹

$1 Bn ARR
$235 Bn in annualized volume
80 licenses
12 new markets this year

Airwallex just raised $330 million at an $8 billion valuation (30% jump in 6 months) led by Addition and with participation from T. Rowe Price, Activant, Lingotto, Robinhood Ventures and TIAA Ventures.

This is not a startup experiment.
This is infrastructure.

🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁

Money movement is becoming a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
And platforms that unify finance with built-in governance will lead the next decade.

Airwallex is clearly one of them.

#Fintech #GlobalBusiness #AirwallexPartner

Marcel Velica

Senior Security Program Manager | Leading Cybersecurity Initiatives | Driving Strategic Security Solutions | Cybersecurity Excellence | Cloud Security

𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

And honestly? It is a massive time-saver for anyone working in fast, high-pressure environments.

As someone who lives in a world of executive updates, stakeholder reports, risk summaries, and technical briefs, I can tell you this:

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.𝗻𝘀

Most AI slide tools fail on those three things.
Decktopus didn’t.

⚡ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲

Decktopus AI fits directly into a real professional workflow
Pitches
Reports
Proposals
Internal updates

No fluff
No over-the-top designs
Just clean, consistent, branded slides done in minutes.

This is exactly the kind of tool you use daily without thinking twice.

🏷️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁

✔️ 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 get “Light Branding”
      Logo, colors, fonts
      A simple way to look polished without hiring a designer.

✔️ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 get fully custom layouts
      Built specifically for your brand guidelines
      Your style
      Your structure
      Your identity

This is what most AI tools still cannot do:
𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

🚀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀

We spend too much time formatting slides
Resizing boxes
Aligning shapes
Copy-pasting branding elements

Decktopus kills all that noise and gives you
Speed
Consistency
Brand identity

And editable assets you can use across the entire company.

For teams working cross-functionally this is a huge boost in productivity.

🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁

If your workflow includes presentations, Decktopus is one of those tools that quietly becomes part of your daily toolkit.

👉 Try it here and see the difference: https://lnkd.in/eKg2ZdRJ

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?

There’s a company quietly handling millions of calls a year, and almost no one knows about it.

Too many IVR menus
Too many transfers
Too many abandoned calls
Too much customer frustration

And fragmented call systems always create 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 PolyAI ’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 advancement powered by the Raven v3 voice model caught my attention

They’re not building “another AI tool.”
They’re building 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 that handle real customer service calls — end to end.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 PolyAI 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀

Order status
Bookings & reservations
Payments
Account updates
Smart escalation to humans

No menus.
No “Press 1.”
Just: “How can I help you today?”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝟯

A 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹, built only for phone calls.

✔️ <500ms response time
✔️ Trained on real customer conversations
✔️ Optimized for spoken language
✔️ 24+ languages, fully consistent

GPT is a generalist.
𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝟯 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

→Short, natural responses
→Accents & noise handled
→English setup → global languages
→Accurate scheduling & time logic

Tested on real calls.
Running at enterprise scale.

Most AI looks good in demos.
PolyAI works in production.

Raven is quietly changing how enterprises handle customer conversations.
hashtag

#AI #VoiceAI #CustomerExperience #PolyAI #EnterpriseAI

Meetings are no longer just conversations.
They’re your company’s most valuable knowledge asset  if you capture them right.

Here’s what’s wild 👇

Ten years ago, meetings ended… and conversations were lost.

Today: Smart teams capture every word  in real time  and turn meetings into searchable, actionable knowledge.

The challenge teams face:

Without the right tool, every meeting becomes a black box.
Decisions, ideas, action items  gone the moment Zoom ends.

That’s where Otter.ai  Enterprise steps in. It helps teams:

→ Capture every meeting  automatically transcribed
 → Turn conversations into instantly searchable insights
 → Automate follow‑ups, CRM updates, project‑tool syncs
 → Maintain enterprise‑grade security, permissions & compliance

The payoff?

Teams actually use what was said. No lost ideas. No forgotten action items.
Discussions become documented knowledge.

Knowledge becomes long‑term value.

Otter.ai  isn’t about fleeting notes or random screenshots.
It’s about precision → where meetings become knowledge, and knowledge becomes power.

Because if you can’t find what was said, your ideas don’t matter  soon enough, they’re forgotten.

Smart teams using Otter are turning every call into living assets, scaling clarity, productivity & alignment.

This is powerful folks  give it a try yourself: https://lnkd.in/dTpHAX_b

#AI #Productivity #EnterpriseTools #KnowledgeManagement #WorkSmarter #TeamAlignment

🔥 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.

But do you 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?

Your stack might look solid on paper

 ✔️WAF
 ✔️CNAPP
 ✔️EDR

CDR

 ✔️Kubernetes controls
 ✔️All the boxes checked

But here’s the question most security leaders 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝗸:
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵?

 Not theory
 Not a compliance report
 Not assumptions
 Not “should trigger an alert”

 I mean 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿

 → a web exploit
 → a container breakout
 → a lateral pivot across your cloud

That’s exactly what 𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗟 𝗯𝘆 ARMO     tests  safely, in a controlled attack lab that mirrors real-world adversaries.

 No guessing
 No hoping
 No “maybe the alert fires”

 You finally get to 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
 and see whether your detections behave the way you think they do.

Because posture on a nice dashboard is not protection in practice.

👉 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/evGvZccv

#CyberSecurity #AttackSimulation #CTRLbyARMO

Most workforce intelligence programs fail for one boring reason, 

Inefficient dashboards. 

Not because the data is missing, but because the answers are trapped behind filters, reports, and data that nobody has time for during a real incident, or a real leadership decision. 

Teramind just flipped that model with Timmy, a conversational Workforce Intelligence Copilot that lets teams ask natural language questions directly in Slack and get near real time answers, no dashboards, no queries, no delay. 

This is the part that matters to me: 

It does not just unify productivity and security signals, it makes them accessible to the people who need them, in the flow of work. 

Examples of the questions it is designed to answer? 

Who showed risky data behavior in the last 30 days 
Compare productivity across departments this quarter 
Which employees display fragmented work patterns 

From a security leadership lens, what caught my eye: 

→Read only by design, intelligence without automation risk 
→Privilege based access, built for controlled visibility 
→Refreshes every 10 minutes, not tomorrow morning 

My takeaway:

The future is not more dashboards, it is dialogue, intelligence at the speed of conversation.

I’m curious to know, how do you build trust in security in your company? What works for you? Tell me in the comments.


#CyberSecurity #InsiderRisk #DLP #WorkforceIntelligence

🔐 Cybersecurity isn’t ONE job.
 It’s 12 different mindsets.

Most people think cybersecurity = hacking.
That’s the biggest myth in tech.

Behind every secure organization is a team of specialists, not one superhero.


 Cybersecurity doesn’t need more noise.
 It needs clear roles and real ownership.

🛡 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Aligns security strategy with business goals
• Owns risk, budget, and executive decisions

📚 Cybersecurity Educator
• Translates complex threats into simple lessons
 • Builds security awareness across teams

🚨 Cyber Incident Responder
• Acts fast during breaches and attacks
• Minimizes damage and restores operations

⚙️ Cybersecurity Implementer
• Deploys and configures security tools
• Turns strategy into real protection

⚖️ Cyber Legal, Policy & Compliance Officer
• Ensures security meets legal regulations
• Builds policies that reduce liability

🔬 Cybersecurity Researcher
• Discovers new vulnerabilities and threats
• Studies attacker behavior and trends

🕵️ Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
• Analyzes adversaries, tactics, and motives
 • Helps teams stay one step ahead

📊 Cybersecurity Risk Manager
• Evaluates risk impact and likelihood
• Prioritizes what must be fixed first

🏗 Cybersecurity Architect
• Designs secure systems from the ground up
• Prevents issues before they exist

🔎 Digital Forensics Investigator
• Collects and analyzes breach evidence
• Supports legal and incident response teams

📋 Cybersecurity Auditor
• Assesses security controls and gaps
• Validates compliance and best practices

🧨 Penetration Tester
• Simulates real-world attacks
• Exposes weaknesses before attackers do


 The best cybersecurity careers aren’t chosen by hype.
 They’re chosen by strengths and mindset.

Find your lane.
Master it.
And let your impact speak louder than your title.

 Which role fits you best  and why?

🔁 If this helped you:
 Reshare it with your network  it might help someone find their lane.

 Follow Marcel Velica for more
 Cybersecurity insights, career clarity, and real-world breakdowns  no fluff.

The Cybersecurity Roadmap You Wish You Knew 🔐

Turn your cybersecurity passion into a 6-figure career.
 No noise. Just the right direction.

Too many certs.
 No clear path.
 Here’s your blueprint.

1️⃣ Security (Foundation)

 Start with CompTIA Security+.
 Learn the core concepts that every pro builds on.
 This is your first real step into cybersecurity.

2️⃣ Network Security (Defenders’ Path)

 Go from CCNA → CCNP → CCIE.
 Protect networks, systems, and data movement.
 Be the line between threat and safety.

3️⃣ Information Security (Guardians)

 Certs: Security+ → SSCP → CISSP.
 Master policies, compliance, and access control.
 Keep sensitive data safe from risk.

4️⃣ Security Management (Leaders)

 Certs: CISSP → CISM.
 Build, lead, and manage security frameworks.
 Turn technical skills into leadership.

5️⃣ Security Auditing (Investigators)

 Certs: CISA → ISO 27001 Lead Auditor → PCI DSS.
 Verify, assess, and ensure full compliance.
 You’re the one who keeps everyone accountable.

6️⃣ Penetration Testing (Ethical Hackers)

 Certs: CEH → OSCP → GPEN → GWAPT.
 Find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
 Hack systems ethically protect what matters.

Each certification unlocks a new level of expertise.
 Each step builds your armor against cyber threats.

 Cybersecurity isn’t just a skill it’s your legacy.
 Start where you are. Grow where few dare. 🔐

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🎅 Personalized Message from Santa Himself:
 The Easiest Last-Minute Christmas Surprise

 You eventually realize Christmas magic isn’t about gifts vs time…
 It’s about Santa vs last-minute stress.

 Not in a chaotic way.
 But in every home, every family, every friend you want to surprise.
 Because here’s the truth:

🎄 This December, Synthesia  is launching a free, no-signup Santa Video Generator

       A fun tool that lets anyone create a personalized video message from Santa in seconds

It’s perfect for:

 • Parents wanting to surprise their kids
 • Friends, family, and colleagues who need a quick, thoughtful, last-minute gift
 • Anyone who wants to spread some Christmas magic 🎄

Creators can also:

 • Generate their own custom Santa video instantly
 • Share it with their audience as part of a short, authentic post
 • Spread joy, smiles, and festive cheer in seconds

Here’s how simple it is:

1️⃣ Go to https://lnkd.in/dAKkgSBG
2️⃣ Type in a name + a couple of personal details
3️⃣ Generate a fully personalized Santa video
4️⃣ Watch the reactions, magic guaranteed

Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful.
 It doesn’t need long lines or last-minute scrambling.

It just needs a personal touch that feels magical, even in seconds.

Parents: surprise your kids 🎅
Friends & colleagues: send joy in a unique way 🎁
Everyone: make someone smile, instantly ✨

This December, Santa isn’t coming down the chimney.
 He’s arriving from your screen.

Who would you surprise first?

Comment below or tag someone who needs a personalized Santa message this year!

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Traditional SIEMs can’t keep up with today’s data deluge slow detection, high costs, and alert fatigue are holding security teams back. It’s time for a smarter, streaming-first approach.

 
Discover how Abstract Security ’s modular, AI-powered SIEM can cut detection times from hours to seconds, reduce false positives by 70%, and optimize costs. 

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Most people think cybersecurity is one skill.

One role.
One responsibility.
One job title.

But behind the scenes, it's far more layered than it looks.

Before a threat even appears, experts are already responding.
Before an attack hits the system, someone is analyzing its behavior.
Before a vulnerability becomes a headline, someone has quietly patched it.

In those hidden moments, the real work happens.

Credit to the visual for capturing something powerful:
A cybersecurity expert isn’t one person.

 They’re a network of disciplines wired into a single mind.

When we oversimplify cybersecurity:

❌ We think tools alone make us secure
 ❌ We underestimate the depth of skills required
 ❌ We assume “one expert” can do everything
 ❌ We treat cyber roles as interchangeable
 ❌ We react only after the damage is done

But when we understand the reality:

✅ Network Defense becomes the first wall
✅ Intrusion Detection becomes the early warning system
✅ Log Analysis becomes the truth finder
✅ Vulnerability Assessment becomes the prevention
✅ Penetration Testing becomes the stress test
✅ Reverse Engineering becomes the decoder
✅ Social Engineering defense becomes the human shield

This shift isn’t about learning every skill.

It’s about recognizing that cybersecurity is a system 
and every discipline strengthens the next.

Small practices build real security:

↳ Review logs daily, even for “quiet days”
↳ Teach your team to recognize social engineering attempts
↳ Test your own systems before an attacker does
↳ Run vulnerability checks like clockwork
↳ Treat cybersecurity as a habit, not an event

These small, consistent actions close gaps before hackers open them.
And they change how organizations experience security.

For the better.
What’s one skill you’re focusing on improving this month?
repost it for your network.

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💻 48-Hour SOC Shift: When Cybersecurity Gets Real 

 Eyes: bloodshot 🔴
 Coffee: completely empty ☕❌
 Brain: crashing like a server 🧠

 Alerts: never stop 🚨
 Hackers: never sleep 😈
 Analysts: barely functioning 😵‍💫

Firewall stronger than my willpower 🛡️
Sleep? That’s officially a vulnerability 😴

Every ping feels like a heart attack 
Every alert is a surprise party… hosted by hackers 😱
Surviving on caffeine, chaos, and a few memes 😎

SOC life: defending networks, losing sleep, but somehow still laughing ☕😂

 Survived a 48-hour SOC grind?

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Red, Blue, or Purple  Which Cybersecurity Team Should You Know?

Most companies think cybersecurity is just a firewall or antivirus.

 Reality? It’s a team sport.

 🔴 Red Team: The attackers.
 🔵 Blue Team: The defenders.
 🟣 Purple Team: The bridge between attack and defense.

Here’s what each actually does:

🔴 RED TEAM 
Simulate real-world attacks to find vulnerabilities before hackers do.

Tools: Kali Linux, penetration testing frameworks, privilege escalation scripts.
Skills: Exploit systems like a hacker.
Certs: OSCP, CEH, GPEN

🔵 BLUE TEAM 
Detect, contain, and respond to incidents to keep the organization secure.

Tools: SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, forensic tools.
Skills: Implement strong security controls.
Certs: CISSP, CISM, CySA+

🟣 PURPLE TEAM 
 Ensure red and blue work together effectively.

 Tools: MITRE ATT&CK, vulnerability scanners, threat emulation platforms.
 Skills: Attack & defend, plus facilitate collaboration.
 Certs: GDAT, CPTA, CySA+

Cybersecurity isn’t just about building walls. It’s about testing them, defending them, and learning together.

Whether you’re building a security strategy or hiring your next team, know the difference.

 Red. Blue. Purple. All matter.

Which team does your organization lean on most  or are you trying to build all three?
 
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Life Inside a Cybersecurity Team 😅

Ever wonder what running a security program really looks like? 

Hint: it’s messy… and kind of funny.

Engineers racing to automate fixes.
Consultants jumping from one crisis to the next.
Interns buried in repetitive tasks.
Analysts chasing endless false alarms.

Developers… well, they create challenges no one expected.

And somewhere in the chaos, the CISO is trying to hold it all together.
Here’s the truth:


 🛡️ Cybersecurity isn’t about tools alone  it’s about teamwork.
 🤝 Every role matters.
 ⚙️ Good coordination beats tech every time.

Shoutout to all the unsung heroes keeping businesses secure every day!

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That video where a student gets buried under backpacks? 😅

Funny in class.
Terrifying in cybersecurity.

Because that’s basically a DDoS attack in human form.

No mastermind hacker.
No dramatic breach.

Just everyone hitting the system at the same time.

And when your infrastructure isn’t ready,
even strong setups go down faster than that student under bag #7 🎒

This is where most systems struggle:

 • Built for average traffic, not chaos
 • Monitoring reacts late
 • Failover plans exist… but haven’t been tested
 • “We’ll handle it” optimism

Under pressure, traffic becomes the attack.
The uncomfortable truth:

Most DDoS outages don’t happen because teams are careless.
They happen because systems weren’t designed for stressful moments.

And attacks never wait for a quiet day.
They show up during launches, peak hours, and “everything must work” moments.

Funny video.
Serious lesson.
Because in cybersecurity,
it only takes one unexpected pile-up to bring everything down.

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 no fear-mongering, just lessons that actually matter.

💬 Be honest: is your system ready for normal days…
 or for backpack-level traffic? 😄

Your Detections Aren’t “Good” Until They Survive an Attack

Most teams think their detections work.
Until they actually test them.

And that’s where CTEM silently fails.

Because untested rules…
untested playbooks…
untested workflows…
Aren’t security.
They’re assumptions.

🟣 This is why Purple Teaming matters 🟣

HTB’s Detection & OpSec Cyber Range gives teams a place to:
 → Simulate real attacks (red)
 → Tune detections in real time (blue)
 → Work with real logs & telemetry (Splunk, Wazuh)
 → Validate playbooks end-to-end

 Fast.
 Focused.
 Real.

CTEM tie-in!

Purple Teaming is a part of CTEM that proves:

 ✔ Detection coverage is real
 ✔ Exposures can actually be contained
 ✔ Dwell time keeps dropping
 ✔ Your SOC is truly ready

CTEM isn’t “find exposures.”
 It’s “prove your defenses work.”

Attackers evolve daily.
Your detections must evolve faster.

Want to tighten your CTEM lifecycle?

Check out HTB’s Detection & OpSec Cyber Range.  
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When was the last time your detections were tested against a real attack simulation?

Let me know in the comments..

HackTheBox - Dr. AITH

Cybersecurity in 2025 won’t fail because of hackers.

It’ll fail because organizations move too slowly.

AI phishing.
Deepfake fraud.
Ransomware in hours, not weeks.

Attackers aren’t getting smarter.
They’re getting faster.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth no one wants to say out loud:

If your security strategy hasn’t changed in the last 12 months, you’re already behind.

Here are 9 cybersecurity Forecast I’m seeing everywhere in 2025:

1️⃣ Attackers weaponize AI
 → Phishing and scams are now automated
 → Deepfakes make fraud harder to detect

2️⃣ Influence operations are industrialized
 → AI scales fake personas instantly
 → Persuasion runs 24/7 without human limits

3️⃣ Nation-state threats never pause
 → Russia, China, Iran, North Korea stay active
 → Espionage and disruption are strategic, not random

4️⃣ Ransomware becomes an ecosystem
 → Encryption is only step one
 → Data theft + pressure multiplies damage

5️⃣ Infostealers do silent damage
 → One infection compromises everything
 → Credentials are the real prize

6️⃣ Cyber power is democratized
 → Advanced tools are cheap and accessible
 → Skill barriers keep falling

7️⃣ Identity replaces the perimeter
 → Hybrid environments rely on access control
 → One stolen identity can collapse defenses

8️⃣ Crypto attracts precision attacks
 → Fast transactions, high rewards
 → Security maturity lags behind growth

9️⃣ Exploitation windows keep shrinking
 → Vulnerabilities are hit within hours
 → More vendors are in the blast radius

If your defenses still rely on:

 ❌ Perimeter security
 ❌ Annual audits
 ❌ Manual response

You’re defending yesterday’s threats.

Cybersecurity in 2025 is about speed, identity, and visibility.

📌 The real question isn’t “Will we be attacked?”
📌 It’s “How fast can we detect, respond, and contain it?”

Which threat worries you most for 2025?
AI attacks • Ransomware • Identity compromise • Web3 hacks

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🔥 8 Cyber Tools That Separate Pros From Amateurs

99% of companies think they’re “secure”… until a hacker uses tools they’ve never even heard of.

Cybersecurity isn’t about having more tools  it’s about mastering the right ones.

Here are 8 categories of tools that instantly reveal who’s a real cybersecurity pro:

1️⃣ Information Gathering
Nmap • Shodan • Maltego • TheHarvester
 → If you can’t map the system, you can’t defend it.

2️⃣ Forensics
Autopsy • Volatility • SleuthKit • Wireshark
 → These tools reveal the truth after an attack.

3️⃣ Wireless Hacking
Aircrack-NG • Kismet • Reaver
 → Because insecure networks are low-hanging fruit.

4️⃣ Vulnerability Scanning
Nessus • OpenVAS • Nexpose
 → Find weaknesses before attackers do.

5️⃣ Password Cracking
John the Ripper • Hashcat • Hydra
 → Weak passwords don’t survive these tools.

6️⃣ Web App Assessment
Burp Suite • OWASP ZAP • Nikto
 → Most attacks target web apps  this is where pros shine.

7️⃣ Exploitation
Metasploit • SQLMap • Cobalt Strike
 → You can’t defend against attacks you’ve never simulated.

8️⃣ Social Engineering / Software Engineering
GoPhish • HiddenEye • Evilginx
 → Humans are still your biggest vulnerability.

Pros don’t just use tools they think like attackers.
That’s what separates them from amateurs.

Master these tools, and you become the person every company wants on their security team.

Which cybersecurity tool do YOU think is the most underrated  and why?

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Cyber Tools That Boost Productivity Like a Real Pro 

Most teams think they’re “secure”…
Until they realize their tools are slowing them down more than the hackers themselves.

Cybersecurity today isn’t just about protection 

 It’s about working faster, smarter, and safer.
Here are 8 categories of tools that instantly show who understands modern cybersecurity productivity:


1️⃣ Password Managers
LastPass • 1Password • Dashlane
 → Pros don’t “save passwords.” They secure them.

2️⃣ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Google Authenticator • Authy • Microsoft Authenticator
 → Because a password alone is never enough.

3️⃣ VPN Tools
ExpressVPN • NordVPN • CyberGhost
 → Security + speed = real productivity.

4️⃣ Secure Collaboration Tools
Slack • Trello • Microsoft Teams
 → Work securely without killing your workflow.

5️⃣ Automated Backup Solutions
Acronis • Backblaze • Carbonite
 → Because data that isn’t backed up… is already lost.

6️⃣ EDR Tools
Symantec • CrowdStrike • SentinelOne
 → Detect threats before they become disasters.

7️⃣ Secure File Transfer Tools
ShareFile • FileZilla • WeTransfer
 → Moving files safely should be effortless.

8️⃣ Browser Security Extensions
Privacy Badger • HTTPS Everywhere • uBlock Origin
 → Small add-ons that prevent massive breaches.

Pros don’t just use cybersecurity tools 
they build systems that enhance productivity, not limit it.

Master these categories, and you become the person every business trusts to keep operations running smoothly and securely.

Which tool category do YOU think businesses ignore the most  and why?
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