PyCon Israel 2022

Gil Cohen, Research director & Appsec SME

Gil is a highly experienced information security architect, consultant, researcher and penetration tester with more than 16 years of experience. Previously a senior consultant and team leader, mentor for colleagues, head of penetration testing and training and the CTO of Comsec Group, Gil currently acts as a research director and application security subject matter expert at Cye, taking part in both the information security services department and in the research of the Hyver automation product.
Gil started his computer science career in the Israeli Mamram IDF programming course. After serving in the military for 3 years as a Programmer, Gil changed his focus to computer security and moved to the IDF's Infosec - Center for Encryption and Information Security, specializing in penetration testing.
After honorably discharging from service, Gil worked in several companies and further developed his expertise in application security and computer security in general, including development of unique hacking utilities and techniques. In 2009, Gil finished a Computer Science B.Sc degree with excellence in The College of Management Academic Studies. Lectures at international well-known conferences including Defcon in Las Vegas and others.