Nitzan Levi is a cyber-security expert who offers applied consultancy services with a vast background in software development, architecture, application security, risk management, cyber training, and lecturing. Today, Nitzan is the Co-Founder & Executive Director at Cybecs. Nitzan’s broad expertise was acquired while performing a variety of positions in the software and high-tech industry and trained cybersecurity professionals at universities and across the private and public sectors. Nitzan is an Authorized Cisco Instructor, ISC2 Authorized Instructor for CISSP, Program Director for CISO at Bar Ilan University and a Fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at Reichman University. Nitzan leads development, security, and operations in several International Corporations, combining software development, operations (networks, systems, and servers), and security. In this capacity, Nitzan teaches developers, operation teams and security professionals to work together according to company standards to embed security into their daily activities. Nitzan also holds industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CDPSE, CISO, CSA, CDPSE, CCSK, CCNA, CyberOps, DevNet, and DPO.

Why I chose Cybersecurity as my field: As a professional in the tech industry, my career course has been anything but linear. Beginning as a developer, I quickly immersed myself in the complexities of coding and software design at Malca-Amit. Malca-Amit is a leading company that provides solutions for securely storing and shipping precious metals, diamonds, jewelry, fine arts, and valuable assets. As a developer, it was an incredible playground; this experience offered me a deep understanding of the building blocks of technology while working with top companies worldwide. However, I realized I was missing a vital system, network, and operations component. I decided to delve into these areas. This shift broadened my perspective and deepened my appreciation for the complex ecosystems in which software operates. My transition to cybersecurity was not a calculated move but a natural progression. Each step in my career added layers of understanding, shaping a comprehensive view of the technological landscape. This broad perspective is crucial in cybersecurity, where anticipating and countering threats requires an in-depth knowledge of various components within an IT ecosystem. As a developer, one of the critical lessons I’ve learned is the significance of embedding cyber security in software development. Secured development guides teams in managing software projects. Yet, it’s vital to acknowledge that software development is inherently complex and sometimes unpredictable. Edge cases arise, dependencies evolve, and customer requirements can often be ambiguous. In such a dynamic environment, the ability to navigate uncertainty and tackle complex problems is what keeps the field of software development fascinating for me.