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Erdem Iscen

@erdemiscen

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Cyber Threat Intelligence, Adversary Operations, Dark Web Intelligence

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic growth in cybersecurity.

Strategic cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience building and leading enterprise-scale threat intelligence programs, combining deep expertise in ethical hacking, red teaming, and adversary emulation. Trusted advisor and operational leader with a proven track record of developing intelligence-driven defense strategies that proactively mitigate risk, elevate situational awareness, and align security initiatives with business and regulatory objectives.

Skilled in analyzing complex geopolitical and cyber threat landscapes, uncovering emerging adversarial tactics, and translating insights into operational readiness and strategic outcomes.

Experienced in dark web monitoring and covert cyber operations, with a track record of gathering intelligence on threat actors, illicit marketplaces, and emerging attack vectors. Proficient in behavioral analysis, cyber criminal forum infiltration, and producing early-warning intelligence to support proactive defense and law enforcement initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Red Team

Current

Air Canada

Mar 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Led a multidisciplinary team of 10+ professionals driving intelligence-led detection, adversary emulation, and advanced threat simulation efforts. Designed and maintained a comprehensive threat intelligence framework, improving threat visibility and reducing mean time to detection (MTTD) by 40%.

Threat Intelligence Ethical Hacking Budget Management Executive Briefings SOC IR業務 Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity Analyst

MindGeek

Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)

Performed in-depth web application security audits and managed security incident response. Conducted daily analysis of vulnerability scanner reports and audited access to sensitive information to reduce risk.

Application Security Incident Response Security Awareness

Cybersecurity Consultant, Penetration Tester

Self-employed

Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Successfully performed numerous attack and penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and web application security assessments for high-profile clients. Provided guidance in remediation of identified security issues.

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Application Security

Penetration Tester

Double Take Net Media Inc

Nov 2007 - Sep 2012 (4 years 10 months)

Responsible for vulnerability assessments and direct testing of security weaknesses. Established configuration/hardening standards and provided technical leadership.

Vulnerability Assessment Security Testing Security Configuration Standards Technical Leadership SQL Injection Local File Inclusion

Ethical Hacker

Marketing Extensions Inc

Sep 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year)

Responsible for the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, describing findings and their risks to the organization. Conducted regular external vulnerability scans and reviewed security activities.

Vulnerability Discovery Risk Assessment Ethical Hacking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Montreal College

Certified Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity

2015 - 2015

Completed a certification program focused on ethical hacking techniques and methodologies. Gained expertise in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Dogus University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

2001 - 2005

Studied computer engineering with a focus on various aspects of computing. Developed a strong foundation in software development, hardware, and network systems.