Overview
Ariel Parnes is Co-Founder and COO at Mitiga [1][3], a company focused on SaaS and cloud detection and response solutions [2]. Parnes is a cybersecurity executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in offensive and defensive cyber operations, cyber warfare, intelligence, and technology innovation [2]. Parnes holds the rank of retired Colonel from the 8200 Cyber Unit and received the Israel Defense Prize for pioneering technological advancements in the security domain [2]. Prior to founding Mitiga, Parnes served in various roles at the Israeli Intelligence Service, including Head of Cyber Department from 2015 to 2018 [7] and R&D positions from 1995 to 2016 [8][9]. Parnes also served as a member of the core team for Israel's National Cyber Initiative [10] and holds an MSc and BSc in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem [11][12]. Parnes currently serves on the Advisory Board at Blackstone [4].
Profile introduction
Cybersecurity executive, entrepreneur, and retired Colonel from the 8200 Cyber Unit, with 20+ years of experience in offensive and defensive cyber operations, cyber warfare, intelligence, and technology innovation. My contributions were recognized with the Israel Defense Prize for pioneering technological advancements in the security domain. As Co-Founder & COO of Mitiga, I am leading the scaling of a company pioneering SaaS & Cloud Detection and Response, spearheading the global implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. In this role, I drive the execution of Mitiga’s strategic…
Career history
- Co-Founder, COOJun 2020 to presentMitiga
- Advisory Board MemberNov 2021 to presentBlackstone
- Advisory Board MemberSep 2018 to May 2020BO CyberSecurity
- Cyber Security ConsultantJan 2019 to Dec 2019Self Employed
- Head of Cyber DepartmentApr 2015 to Sep 2018Israeli Intelligence Service
- R&D ManagerSep 2005 to Aug 2016Israeli Intelligence Service
- R&D officerOct 1995 to Sep 2005Israeli Intelligence Service
- Member of the Core Team, National Cyber InitiativeNov 2010 to Jul 2011Government of Israel
Education
MSc, Computer Science2005 - 2008The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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