Giorgi Iashvili
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Cyber Trust- Claim this Profile
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Georgian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Full professional proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Ukrainian Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
BSIAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
BSIMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Information Security Manager - მგს 27001:2011 (Georgian Standard)
Data Exchange AgencyJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cyber Trust
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Georgia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Jun 2020 - Present
● Lead the cyber security governance consultancy services; ● Provide strategic guidance to the company's cyber security risk management consultancy operations; Cyber Trust LLC is an international consultancy company that provides the following information & cyber security services: • Information Security Governance. • Cyber Risk Management. • Compliance. • Cyber Security Resilience. • Training and Awareness. ● Lead the cyber security governance consultancy services; ● Provide strategic guidance to the company's cyber security risk management consultancy operations; Cyber Trust LLC is an international consultancy company that provides the following information & cyber security services: • Information Security Governance. • Cyber Risk Management. • Compliance. • Cyber Security Resilience. • Training and Awareness.
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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United States
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International Affairs
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300 - 400 Employee
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International Cyber Security and Elections Adviser
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Dec 2018 - Present
● Provide technical and strategic guidance to all IFES Ukraine cyber security and new technology initiatives; ● Review and assess cyber security legislation and policies and provide expert advice to the CEC of Ukraine on election operations as related to IT/cyber security; ● Coordinate with and provide technical assistance based on good practice and international standards to key electoral and cyber security stakeholders from the Government of Ukraine; Achievement: ● Contributed to the playbook: “Cyber Security in Ukrainian Elections: A Cyber Security Playbook Combating Threats to Ukrainian Elections through Good Practice”;
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The University of Georgia (Tbilisi)
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Georgia
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Jul 2017 - Present
● School Of Science and Technology ● Program: Cyber Security Governance ● School Of Science and Technology ● Program: Cyber Security Governance
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USAID
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Advisor
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Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
Implemented by DAI Global ● Provided strategic guidance and overarching technical advice related to the direction of the Activity and support Government of Ukraine coordination. ● Reviewed and provided inputs to the National Cyber Security Strategy and contributed to the development of a National Cyber Security Roadmap and Energy Sector Cyber Security Concept in line with the strategies and priorities of Government of Ukraine stakeholders. ● In support of the Activity’s efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s national preparedness, assisted with the development (technical concept) and launch of a Threat Intelligence Sharing Mechanism (TISM) program. ● Developed close working relationships and coordinated with the key stakeholders/experts from the Government of Ukraine, private sector, academia and other donor-funded programs.
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USAID Digital APEX
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Tbilisi, Georgia
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Cyber Security Subject-Matter Expert
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
Activity: "Building Cyber Security Resilience for Georgian Elections" Implemented by PM Consulting Group ● Conducted vulnerability assessments and provided expert advice to improve the cyber security of Georgia’s political parties. ● Developed and delivered tailored election-specific cyber hygiene training programs. Activity: "Building Cyber Security Resilience for Georgian Elections" Implemented by PM Consulting Group ● Conducted vulnerability assessments and provided expert advice to improve the cyber security of Georgia’s political parties. ● Developed and delivered tailored election-specific cyber hygiene training programs.
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Agence Française de Développement
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France
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Information Security Consultant
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
● Provided expert advice to the CISO and Information Security Management Board of the Agency on cyber security strategy and governance issues. ● Provided strategic guidance to the Agency's all technology initiatives from the information security perspective. ● Led the Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation project. ● Prepared the organization for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. ● Provided expert advice to the CISO and Information Security Management Board of the Agency on cyber security strategy and governance issues. ● Provided strategic guidance to the Agency's all technology initiatives from the information security perspective. ● Led the Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation project. ● Prepared the organization for ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.
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Caucasus University
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Georgia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2021
● Caucasus School of Technology ● Program: Cyber Security Governance ● Caucasus School of Technology ● Program: Cyber Security Governance
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საქართველოს შსს მომსახურების სააგენტო / Service Agency of MIA of Georgia
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Georgia
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Information Security Consultant
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2020
● Provided expert advice to the CISO and CIO of the Agency on the business operations as related to Information/Cybersecurity. ● Provided strategic guidance to the Agency's all technology initiatives from the information security perspective. ● Led the Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation project. ● Contributed to the design of corporate information security policy, supported and monitored its implementation. ● Provided expert advice to the CISO and CIO of the Agency on the business operations as related to Information/Cybersecurity. ● Provided strategic guidance to the Agency's all technology initiatives from the information security perspective. ● Led the Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation project. ● Contributed to the design of corporate information security policy, supported and monitored its implementation.
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National Bank of Georgia
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Georgia
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Banking
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief Information Security Officer
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2019
● Led NBG's information security daily operations. ● Managed information and cyber security risk. ● Provided expert advice to the Board of the Bank on information security governance issues. ● Led the Information Security Management System (ISMS) development and maintenance process in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. ● Ensured the permanent protection of data in information systems, analyzed and took appropriate measures for further improvement. ● Ensured the Bank with appropriate cryptographic protection of data and services ● Evaluated the existing software and hardware systems from information security perspective, provided recommendations and solutions for its implementation in accordance with appropriate information security controls. ● Implemented/planned various security-related solutions, including: Data Loss Prevention, Security Information and Event Management, PGP encryption etc.
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Director of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2015
Professional duties:● Managed and developed corporate ICT infrastructure: data center, corporate network, communication systems, desktop hardware and software, monitoring systems;● Managed IT Office - staff – 8 people: system and network administrators, technical and support specialists, trainees; operations, budget, services, documentation and procedures.● Managed the information & cyber security operations; ● Initiated the implementation of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) within the organization.● Ensured information security-related issues, relevant rules, regulations, procedures and other regulatory documents development.● Analyzed and managed user access.● Ensured the permanent protection of data in information systems, analyzed and took appropriate measures for further improvement.● Ensured CEC with appropriate cryptographic protection of information and services;● Evaluated the existing software and hardware systems from information security perspective, provided recommendations and solutions for its implementation in accordance with appropriate information security controls;● Planned and deployed the secure environment for the Results Management System (RMS);
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Senior System & Network Administrator
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
Professional duties:● Managed and supervised corporate ICT infrastructure;● Designed and implemented new network & system solutions;
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Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia
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Georgia
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Project Manager (short-term contract)
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
LEPL National Centre For Teachers Professional Development Professional duties: ● Planned and coordinated development and implementation of new ICT infrastructure; ● Managed IT operations; LEPL National Centre For Teachers Professional Development Professional duties: ● Planned and coordinated development and implementation of new ICT infrastructure; ● Managed IT operations;
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Central Eelction Commission of Georgia
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Tbilisi, Georgia
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System Engineer/Junior System Administrator
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Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
Professional duties: ● Supervised and maintained server & network infrastructure; Professional duties: ● Supervised and maintained server & network infrastructure;
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Education
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Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
MSc Information Security & Privacy -
Linköping University
The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) -
Georgian Technical University
PhD Information Security Governance (Candidate) -
Tbilisi State University
MSc IT Management, with Honours, GPA 4.0/4.0 -
Tbilisi State University
BSc Computer Engineering, with Honours, GPA 3.77/4.0 -
Junior Mathematicians’ and Programmers’ School
Mathematics and Computer Science