Cian Young

Co-Founder

Dublin, Ireland17 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years of security leadership experience.
Led global teams in cybersecurity operations.
Developed technology to enhance security operations efficiency.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in security operations and incident response.

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Skills

Other Skills

Active DirectoryCisco TechnologiesCommandComputer SecurityCryptographyDNSDefenseElectronicsFPGAIT ManagementInformation SecurityInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)LinuxMalware AnalysisMicrowave

About

Building a security company. I started my career in the Irish Defence Forces, spending ten years in the communications branch and completing tours of duty in the Middle East and Africa. After that I moved into tech and spent over eight years at Workday, where I became Director of Security Operations. I led a global team of ~35 engineers & managers focused on cybercrime investigations, incident response, and automation. We scaled detection and response infrastructure to safeguard billions of transactions annually. Now I’m bringing those lessons into this next endeavour. No fluff, just building technology that eliminates alert fatigue and gives security teams time back.

Experience

Stealth

SecOps Leader | Founder

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Translating 15+ years of security leadership into a platform purpose-built for Security Operations efficiency.

Workday

4 roles

Director, Global Cyber Security

Promoted

May 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

Led global Security Incident Response Teams (SIRT) consisting of ~35 engineers and leaders, managing cybersecurity operations across corporate and cloud environments.

Global Security Operations Leader

Promoted

Sep 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Developed, managed, and matured Security Operations, including SOC, Detection Engineering, and CSIRT. Directed advancements in threat detection, incident response, and process automation to enhance operational efficiency and scale.

Manager, Security Response & CSIRT

Promoted

Feb 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

Managed a team of 12 analysts and engineers responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to security events across a global hybrid cloud environment.
Oversaw tool selection and budget management to support team capabilities, implementing new processes and automation strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Acted as incident commander for incidents.

Security Engineer

Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs

Led security and incident response initiatives across corporate, production, and cloud environments. Built threat detection capabilities, developed automation, established security standards and improved visibility through data discovery. Mentored SOC analysts.

Esentire inc.

Sr. Security Analyst

Jun 2015 – Jan 2016 · 7 mos · Cork Metropolitan Area

Monitored and investigated security incidents, performed malware analysis, and took ownership of technical investigations. Supported team development through mentoring and enforcing operational standards. Collaborated with clients to address security issues and ensure effective incident resolution.

United nations

Team Lead, Network Enabled Operations

Sep 2014 – Jun 2015 · 9 mos · Syria, Israel

Led a team of CIS engineers supporting UN peacekeeping operations. Designed and deployed secure communication systems including mobile and fixed systems to deliver forward-operating connectivity and reliable infrastructure.

Irish defence forces

Electronic Engineer, Communications and Information Services Corp

Jan 2009 – Jan 2015 · 6 yrs · Greater Munster Region

Engineered and secured mission-critical IT and communication systems for Defence Forces operations across multiple locations, including a range of technologies such as HF, VHF, and satellite comms. Supported Army, Air Corps, and Naval Service operations.