Alexander S. Getsin (RiseUp)

Alexander S. Getsin is a highly experienced professional in the field of Cyber & Information Security. Alexander S. began their career in 2010 as a Security Analyst for the Israel Defense Forces. In 2012, they became a Network and Security Instructor for HackerU, where they developed course syllabus and instructional material, as well as training course instructors. In 2014, they moved to 2BSecure as an Information Security Engineer, providing Information Security support and engineering services to clients. In 2015, they joined Leumi Card as an Information Security Projects professional, responsible for developing information security policy, providing security assurance, and managing information security risks. Alexander S. then joined CyberInt in 2017 as a Cloud & Architecture Security Lead and Cyber Security Architect, conducting cloud security research, developing cloud security offerings, and providing professional services to global customers. In 2019, they joined Tipalti as a Director of Information Security and Security Architect & Leader, where they were responsible for owning Cyber & Information security end to end, developing and enforcing cyber & info sec policies, and managing cyber security operations. Alexander S. is currently the Chief Information Security Officer at riseup, responsible for Cyber & Information Security, auditing and designing & implementing cloud security controls. Alexander S. also serves as the Innovation Co-Chairman for (ISC)2 Israel Chapter.

Alexander S. Getsin (RiseUp) has a comprehensive education history. Alexander S. obtained an Engineer's Degree in Computer Software Engineering and Network Engineering from Ort Harmelin between 2009 and 2010. Alexander S. then obtained a Network Systems Technician certification from Bahad 7, IDF, technology Corp in 2011. In 2012, they obtained a Security Analyst advanced training certification from the Israel Defense Forces, a CA Service Operations Insight certification from CA Technologies, and a Symantec Security Information Manager (SSIM) certification from Symantec. In 2014, they obtained a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification from Cisco and a Check Point Certified Security Administrator certification from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. In 2016, they obtained a Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)². In 2018, they obtained a Project Management Professional | PMP - PMI certification from the Project Management Institute. In 2019, they obtained a Building a Strong Culture of Security certification from (ISC)². In 2020, they obtained an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS).