Ariel Lilaev

Ariel Lilaev has extensive experience in the field of information security, privacy protection, and compliance. Beginning in 2003, Lilaev worked as a Business Development Manager for ITC DIAM, where they focused on sales management and marketing. In 2009, they founded Diamonds Call B2B Trading Network, an online trading platform for the international diamond industry. In 2013, Lilaev established their own company, Lilaev.

Moving into the realm of legal and compliance, Lilaev joined Bank of Jerusalem in 2014, where they worked in the Legal & Compliance Department, specializing in GDPR, AML, tax evasion, and administrative enforcement. Ariel then transitioned to TechFinancials, Inc. in 2018, serving as the DPO and Legal & Compliance Director for the fintech software provider. Later that year, they took on a similar role at CEDEX.com, where they established the Legal & Compliance department and focused on risk assessment and legal advice.

In 2019, Lilaev joined NIR Porat & Co., Law Firm as the Head of GRC, leading risk assessments and establishing compliance programs for various financial institutions and technology companies worldwide. Ariel also provided professional consultation for implementing regulations and industry best practices in information security, privacy protection, AML/CFT, and securities regulations.

Lilaev continued their career as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), specializing in compliance implementation, privacy protection, and information security. Ariel held this position at IPV Security from 2021 to 2022, at Base (formerly Crowdvocate) from 2022 to 2023, and currently at Cybersixgill from 2023.

Throughout their career, Lilaev has demonstrated expertise in areas such as ISO standards, SOC 2 implementation, risk assessments, cyber security and data protection governance, policies and procedures development, and awareness training. Ariel has also been involved in negotiating and drafting agreements with regulatory authorities, clients, partners, and contractors.

Overall, Ariel Lilaev has a breadth of experience in the fields of information security, privacy compliance, and legal and compliance management, with a track record of implementing regulations and best practices within various organizations.

Ariel Lilaev's education history includes attending Technion - Israel Institute of Technology from 2020 to 2021, where they focused on studying CISO (Chief Information Security Officer). They obtained additional certifications including CDPSE from ISACA in March 2021, Palo Alto Networks Academy Cybersecurity Foundation from Palo Alto Networks in January 2021, Corporate Compliance from Bar-Ilan University in May 2018, and Digital Wallets, Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain from the Israel Bar Association in April 2018. They also obtained certifications in AML (Anti Money Laundering) from the Israel Bar Association in an unspecified year, Banking Law from the Israel Bar Association in 2014, and became an Attorney through the Israel Bar Association. Additionally, they obtained the certification ISO/IEC 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE from SkillFront. The completion months and years for the certifications Introduction to Cloud Computing and LL.B are not provided.