Eilat Partners

Eilat is centered on building and growing successful cyber startups through a combination of strategies. 

1. We recognize the value of recruiting founders from the top talent of organizations such as DOD, NSA, and CIA cyber analysts, who bring a unique set of skills, experience, and network connections to the table. 

2. We engage industry advisors with deep domain knowledge and operational experience to provide strategic guidance and foster product-market fit within our portfolio companies.
 
3. We leverage our network and resources to support our portfolio companies' growth and success, providing not only financial capital but also operational and strategic support. 

Through these combined strategies, we aim to create a dynamic ecosystem of cybersecurity startups that can thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape.

Co-Founder

Cyber Secure Ventures

Cyber Secure Ventures is a highly specialized cybersecurity practice with a particular focus on cyber due diligence for M&A and Financial Investments.

Extensive background in performing cyber due diligence for international telecom organizations, investment banks, and venture capital firms. Excel in conducting comprehensive cybersecurity assessments that not only identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities but also enhance overall security. Our strategies provide opportunities to reduce current costs and prevent future expenses.

Proven track record of performing comprehensive cyber due diligence assessments for significant financial investments, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We enable telecom companies to expand into underserved areas with confidence and provide assurance to investment banks that their investments were protected from a cyber due diligence perspective. Our in-depth assessments have allowed mergers and acquisitions to commence securely and smoothly from a cybersecurity standpoint, ensuring the protection and interest of all parties involved.

CACI International Inc

• Leads strategic efforts to achieve FISMA accreditation, driving compliance with NIST 800-37 (Risk Management Framework) and NIST 800-53 controls for all applications and cloud infrastructure.

• Prepares comprehensive documentation, including authorization boundaries, security plans, risk assessments, incident response strategies, continuity of operations plans, and security assessments/reports.

• Safeguards cloud environments on both AWS and Azure platforms by implementing robust security measures in accordance with cloud-specific best practices and compliance frameworks (CSA Cloud Controls Matrix) to protect critical data and applications. 

• Leverages Azure DevOps to develop strategic workplans for teams and executed program changes with precision and agility.

• Orchestrates the development of cutting-edge technology infrastructures in alignment with Agile methodology.

• Introduces innovative lifecycle infrastructure solutions and documentation that met and exceeded stringent government quality standards, serving as a valuable resource for the engineering team.

• Conducts annual reviews of policies and procedures, identifying gaps and delivering strategic recommendations to minimize process breakdowns and enhance operational efficiency.

Cybersecurity Architecture & Regulatory Compliance

Vista Defense Technologies, LLC

Mentored and led dedicated ISSO team tasked with managing Assessment & Authorization activities spanning 12+ information systems / applications for DHA. Owned continuous process analysis, contingency planning / testing, and annual assessments to maintain compliance and productivity in rapidly evolving environments.

➢  Scaled new information assurance and security solutions to reinforce key security policy development, incident response, and vulnerability management.
➢  Advised information system stakeholders on security standards and government requirements as Principal Security Advisor and enterprise mission assurance support service subject matter expert.
➢  Steered large-scale information systems from DoD DIACAP framework to ATO function with NIST 800-53 / 800-37 RMF and HIPAA Title II.
➢  Upheld all application compliance with FIPS 199 / 200 and NIST SP 800 series guaranteeing FISMA accreditation.
➢  Designed custom security technical implementation guides to meet NIST 800-53 controls / countermeasures resulting in RMF ATO for Defense Information System Agency (DISA).

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant / Engineer Team Lead

First Information Technology Services, Inc

Directed agencywide Component Outreach & Education / Training program for DHA pivotal to fortifying information system security and adhere to FISMA. Monitored independent information systems security for all 12 DHS components, employing in-depth knowledge of NIST series, FIPS 199 / 200, and current agency policies.

➢  Strengthened performance growth by deploying ISSO vulnerability management strategy complete with metrics to measure performance and pinpoint process gaps.
➢  Provided invaluable technical oversight transitioning XACTA IACS users from NIST 800-53 Revision 3 to Revision 4.
➢  Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by introducing advanced methodologies and educating technical, operational, and managerial users on essential agency activities.

Senior Information Security Consultant Lead

DMI (Digital Management, LLC)

Oversaw civilian program reviews and follow through for 20+ distinct government programs. Revolutionized civilian staffing and performance reporting by mobilizing internal operations to counteract breakdowns. Interfaced with a host of executive, internal, and external stakeholders to reinforce smart resource management.

Enterprise Resource Operations Manager

Pragmatics, Inc.

Managed several high-impact IT activities from troubleshooting / testing to information systems management. Promptly addressed emerging issues through a blend of incident response, risk mitigation, and asset change control processes. Designed new safeguards including least privilege and separation of duties for distribution lists and security groups.

Information Security Specialist / Team Lead

I truly care about helping people to identify their why, embrace their individuality, and evolve into the highest version of themselves. I love to create and build beautiful things from scratch, whether they be companies, documents, processes, or songs.

1) I co-founded Cyber Secure Ventures to share our expertise and foster collaboration within the industry. Our practice focuses on cyber due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions and Financial Investments. At Cyber Secure Ventures, we believe that cyber due diligence is more than just a necessary step in mergers and acquisitions or financial investments – it’s an opportunity to uncover insights, secure assets, and lay the foundation for future success.

2) I am a co-founder at Eilat Partners, a cybersecurity-focused VC firm whose mission is to grow the cybersecurity market through investing in early-stage startups leveraging blockchain, AI, machine learning, and other cutting-edge technology. We invest in innovative solutions to ensure a safer digital world for all.

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