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Jared Cooperband

@jaredcooperband

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Experienced cybersecurity director with a focus on risk management.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead cybersecurity initiatives, foster a culture of security, and drive organizational change in a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in leading security operations and managing teams to protect organizational assets. Currently, I serve as the Director of Security Operations at Flinks, where I oversee the functions of Blue, Red, and Purple teams, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are in place. My role involves reporting directly to the board and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

Previously, I held the position of Senior Manager of Cybersecurity at Dye & Durham, where I enhanced the Information and Cyber Security management framework and led cyber incident response testing. My career has been marked by a commitment to integrating security standards across acquisitions and managing risk assessment processes. I have a proven track record of implementing effective security measures and conducting thorough investigations into incidents, ensuring data protection and compliance with regulatory standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Security Operations

Current

Flinks

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Oversaw the functions of Blue, Red, and Purple teams, including people and project management, while reporting directly to the board and stakeholders. Took full leadership over the company’s cybersecurity needs by implementing robust measures and fostering a culture of security awareness. Proactively implemented controls, delivered security services, and worked with teams to embed best security pr

Security Operations Blue Team Red Team Project Management Stakeholder Management Security Awareness Risk Management

Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

Dye & Durham

Sep 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Enhanced and improved the Information and Cyber Security management framework, ensuring all acquisitions integrated into corporate security standards and taking over security functions. Facilitated risk assessment and management processes, assisted compliance, and led cyber incident response testing and validation. Performed real-time threat analysis, conducted thorough investigations and forensic

Cybersecurity Management Security Frameworks Risk Assessment Incident Response Regulatory Compliance Forensics Vulnerability Management

Lead, Security Operations

407 ETR

May 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Managed full-time and contract IT Security Team members, in addition to external partners and vendors providing IT security services. Designed and delivered sustainable IT Security operations processes, overseeing incident response, annual risk assessments, and vulnerability/configuration assessments. Identified and communicated current threats, established risk mitigation strategies, and implemen

Security Operations Security Management Incident Response Risk Assessment Vulnerability Management Security And Compliance Frameworks Policy Development Network Security Team Leadership

Senior Analyst, Enterprise Security

Tangerine

Nov 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted and reported on vulnerability configuration assessments, coordinating and executing security scans, and assisting in the mitigation of identified vulnerabilities. Produced and maintained dashboards illustrating security posture for reporting and audit purposes, aggregating data from multiple sources for actionable reports. Owned and maintained Vulnerability Management, Software Currency,

Enterprise Security Vulnerability Management Data Loss Prevention IT Audit Risk Analysis

Consultant, Cybersecurity

Deloitte

Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Monitored and reviewed security-related events and networking traffic, assessing risk, validity, and triaging severity, criticality, and priority. Performed log collection, incident and threat detection, evidence collection, and threat/risk management using incident management methodologies. Reviewed, analyzed, investigated, and escalated DLP incidents, maintaining the DLP application and creating

Threat Intelligence Risk Management Forensics Malware Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

George Brown College

Network and Systems Security Analysis, Network and Systems Security Analysis

Grade: 4.0/4.0 GPA

Completed a program focusing on network and systems security analysis, achieving a perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA. Gained expertise in securing complex IT infrastructures and responding to security incidents.

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Computing (Honours), Computer Science

Grade: A+

Earned an Honours Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, achieving a grade of A+. Developed a strong foundation in computing principles and practices.