Cyber Magazine May 2022 | Page 118

BOOKING . COM
“ what is happening on the production floor ”. He adds that it is crucial to embrace the business context ; security is not done in siloes : “ We are here to serve and enable the business to innovate at speed , while keeping things secure and compliant .”
In short , Ariel believes that a can-do approach and high level of passion are drivers for success in this field .
With over 17 years of cybersecurity domain experience , Ariel advises those starting out to be humble , always keep learning and continually look for tomorrow ’ s practices : “ Don ’ t get stuck in the present ,” he says .
Cybersecurity is , of course , a constantly evolving and forward-looking industry . Ariel says that those who want to enter cyber security need to “ get their hands dirty ” and to not get disconnected from the practice as they grow , including
What is unique about Booking . com and cybersecurity ? “ We take online safety and the protection of consumer and partner data extremely seriously ,” says Ariel “ We are continuously innovating our processes and systems to ensure optimal security on our platform , while constantly evaluating and enhancing the robust security measures we already have in place .”
“ In line with the highest technical standards , our dedicated security and fraud teams monitor activity 24 / 7 , utilising bespoke , state-of-the-art tooling to quickly detect and resolve any potentially suspicious activity , leveraging both internal and independent industry expertise to stay one step ahead of threats and adversaries .”
It ’ s no stretch to say that Booking . com hires top talent to make up their teams , as well as the best tooling and most advanced technologies available on the market – including the latest , most innovative methodologies .
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