Aviv Katar

Aviv Katar has a strong background in information technology and cybersecurity. Beginning in 1998, Aviv worked as an Information Technology System Support at Yated Computers Communication Ltd. Aviv then moved on to Terayon Communications Systems Inc in 2000, where they served as an Information Technology Specialist. In 2002, Aviv joined Kibutz Ramat Hakovesh as an IT Infrastructure, Network & IT Security Manager.

Aviv continued to advance in their career, taking on the role of Information Technology Manager at ZAP (D-GROUP) in 2007. During their time there, they managed and led a team while overseeing various upgrade projects and infrastructure redesigns.

In 2011, Aviv joined zap group as a Security Specialist, responsible for maintaining and supporting network devices and leading the incident response team. Aviv later became the CISO - Chief Information Security Officer, collaborating closely with R&D and managing a team of two talented IT Security professionals.

Currently, Aviv is employed as the CISO - Chief Information Security Officer at Novolog - The Health Care Group, a role they started in December 2021. With their extensive experience and expertise in cybersecurity, Aviv has made significant contributions to the organizations they have been a part of.

Aviv Katar has a diverse education history with a focus on information security and computer systems. In 1999, Aviv attended Hi-Tech College and obtained a degree in MCSE, specializing in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology. In 2000, Aviv attended Sivan College and earned a degree in RHCE, emphasizing Linux. Aviv returned to Hi-Tech College in 2003 to pursue a CCNA degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

In 2004, Aviv attended Hi-Tech College again and obtained a degree in Check Point NG AI - Management with a focus on Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician. In 2008, Aviv attended Hi-Tech College for the third time and earned a degree in Database Security and Administration, specializing in Confidentiality, integrity, and availability on Structured data. Additionally, Aviv obtained a certification as a Database Administrator on SQL Server 2005 from Microsoft in December 2008.

In 2014, Aviv pursued a Chief Information Security Officer Certification from See Security - Information Security & Cyber Warfare College, focusing on CISO - Chief Information Security Officer and Information Security Architect. In 2015, Aviv attended ISC2 and earned a CISSP certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Aviv also obtained an ASM degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from F5 in 2018.

Further adding to Aviv's education, Check Point awarded Aviv a certification in Software Blades, which concentrated on Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance in 2018. Lastly, Aviv completed a Cloud Solution degree from Microsoft in 2016, within the field of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Overall, Aviv Katar's education history showcases a strong foundation in computer systems and a specialization in information security, with certifications and degrees obtained from various institutions and colleges.