Ed Yakabovicz, 7n13 Information Security & Advanced Engineering, Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions
Ed has more than 20 years of experience solving complicated business problems related to information security, information technology and project management. He is also an author, teacher and speaker at security conferences. His
strengths include understanding company IT infrastructures at both the technical and managerial level, thus understanding and resolving issues that plague both worlds.
Ed has worked within the credit card and banking financial industry; federal and state governments; and private business. His formal education complements other experience with a Bachelors of Science, CISSP, MCSE and his current graduate student status undertaking an MBA.
Ed has been published in numerous magazines and e-zines and is currently writing two books focusing on information security related e-business and e-commerce issues. Ed is a board member of the local FBI Infragard Chapter and Delaware Technical College Business Directors.
Learn more about Ed...
How did you get started in security? In the Air Force as a security officer of over 300 mainframe terminals when I was 17 years old.
What non-IT related job experience have you had? Shoe salesman and roofer!
What work-related accomplishment are you most proud of? Testing, selecting and installing the IDS for the Federal Reserve.
Who are your security "heros," in other words who has influenced you most as a security professional? Dave Houser, President of the Delaware Valley ISSA. Dave showed me the true light of Information Security and what can be done when you try.
What is your favorite piece of hardware or software? Flat Screen NEC 17" Monitor and my optical mouse.
What are your hobbies? Coin collecting, reading, writing and listening to Blues.
What one book would you like to be stranded with on a desert island, and why? The Bible, because it's not IT related and a good story!
What do you like the best about your job? Dealing with the adventure of everyday challenges.
What do you like least? Justifying Return on Investment.
What words of wisdom do you give to other security professionals? Information Security is a moving technology, not written policy. Be fearful of technology and not of other people.
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