Summary
Yair Rovek is a technical information security executive and entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building application security, secure SDLC and enterprise security operations across startups and large brands. As Founder & CEO of VSECNOW and CodSec, he’s focused on delivering frictionless Secure Development Life-Cycle as a Service from hubs in Tel Aviv and Portugal, turning enterprise security requirements into operationally simple solutions. Previously he led Managed & Cloud Services at Checkmarx and ran security architecture and operations at ServiceNow and LivePerson, blending hands-on engineering with strategic service delivery. His background includes deep telecom and network security expertise from long service in the Israeli Air Force, which informs his pragmatic approach to scalable security. Known for a founder’s drive and a wry sense of open-source idealism, he combines technical depth with a knack for making security less disruptive for development teams.
7 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
BA, BA at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev