Edmond Azbel

With over 16 years of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in Security Operations Center (SOC) consulting, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Architecture Design. I have successfully designed, implemented, and optimized security frameworks, ensuring robust defenses in dynamic environments, ranging from financial institutions to government and critical infrastructure.

• Foundation of Strategic and Hands-On Security Expertise: In my next role, I'll bring years of experience designing, leading, and refining security frameworks from the ground up. My focus on adaptable, resilient, and forward-thinking architectures ensures robust, future-ready security.
• Zero Trust and Security-by-Design: A commitment to Zero Trust Architecture and security-by-design principles drives my work, embedding identity management, continuous verification, and proactive threat assessment into the digital environment. My expertise in SIEM architecture allows me to enhance threat visibility, creating a responsive threat management infrastructure to stay ahead of risks and ensure uninterrupted service.
• Leadership in Incident Response and Threat Intelligence: I bring extensive experience leading Incident Response and Threat Intelligence initiatives. I have crafted detailed playbooks and implemented response frameworks, empowering teams to respond swiftly and accurately, automating workflows, and fostering agility.
• Vulnerability Management and Endpoint Security: Equipped with hands-on skills in Vulnerability Management and Endpoint Security, including experience with Qualys, Nessus, and various endpoint defenses, I can build secure networks that proactively mitigate threats. My leadership in deploying Firewalls and IDS/IPS has reinforced security perimeters, improving response times across teams.
• Secure Cloud Architecture and Data Protection: For organizations transitioning to the cloud, I offer Secure Cloud Architecture expertise with tools like Microsoft Purview and Proofpoint. I excel in Data Security practices, implementing encryption and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions for both cloud and on-premises environments to protect data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement in Security Posture: I am dedicated to keeping security measures adaptive and robust. By integrating frameworks such as TRA, TIA, and STRIDE, I help maintain a dynamic security posture. I also prioritize strong documentation for operational consistency and audit readiness.
• A Strategic, Resilient Approach for the Next Organization: I bring a highly adaptable, compliance-focused, and forward-looking approach to security, poised to support emerging needs and new challenges. Ready to empower the next organization I join, I am committed to building secure, scalable, and sustainable cybersecurity solutions that safeguard long-term resilience.

• BMO Bank of Montreal Cyber Security Director
• Multiview Ottawa ERP IT Director
• Globeacon SAP CEO
• Intel Ltd Israel……..and more

"Accomplished in leading the development of processes and procedures in complex cybersecurity environments, driving transformative improvements in organizational security posture. Over the past 5 years, I have made significant progress in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity architectures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices."