Farshad Abasi

CEO

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada29 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 29 years of experience in cybersecurity innovation.
  • Founder and CEO of two successful security companies.
  • Instructor shaping the next generation of cybersecurity experts.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity leader specializing in application and cloud security for enterprise solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Application SecurityCloud Security

Other Skills

Organizational LeadershipEntrepreneurshipSoftware Systems EngineeringThreat ModelingTrainingDevSecOpsIntegrationSoftware DevelopmentSecurityNetworkingManagementAgile MethodologiesLinuxNetwork SecurityUnix

About

Farshad Abasi is the Founder and CEO of Forward Security and Eureka DevSecOps, bringing over 29 years of industry experience to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. His professional journey includes key technical roles at Intel and Motorola, evolving into senior security positions as the Principal Security Architect for HSBC Global, and Head of IT Security for the Canadian division. Farshad's commitment to the field extends to his role as an instructor at BCIT, where he imparts his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of cybersecurity experts. His diverse experience, which spans startups to large enterprises, informs his approach to delivering adaptive and reliable solutions. Engaged actively in the cybersecurity community through roles in BSides Vancouver/MARS, OWASP Vancouver/AppSec PNW, and as a CISSP designate, Farshad's vision and leadership continue to drive the industry forward. Under his guidance, Forward Security and Eureka are setting new standards in application and cloud security. ----------------------------------- Forward Security specializes in application and cloud security, providing the comprehensive Eureka DevSecOps platform along with a full spectrum of security services. Our platform, designed for seamless integration into development workflows, efficiently identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities, facilitating thorough threat modeling and risk management. Our team, comprised of ex-software engineers, offers a unique perspective and understanding of our clients' challenges, ensuring we speak the same language and align closely with their needs. Our services include detailed risk assessments, design and code reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing, extending to infrastructure security to provide a holistic security posture. We are dedicated to applying standardized, repeatable processes, tailored to support sectors dependent on robust and secure software development. At Forward Security, we're committed to delivering excellence in digital protection, ensuring our clients' assets are safeguarded against the evolving landscape of threats. Discover how Forward Security can be part of your journey towards a more secure digital future.

Experience

29 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
24 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Eureka devsecops

CEO / Co-founder

Feb 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Remote

  • The Eureka DevSecOps platform enables developers to centrally manage and orchestrate their application and cloud security tools, aggregate and correlate results, and offers developer-centric threat modeling capabilities. This approach helps reduce noise, save time, and focus on addressing the highest risks, all without relying on costly security staff.
Organizational LeadershipApplication SecurityCloud SecurityEntrepreneurshipSoftware Systems Engineering

Forward security inc.

CSO / Founder

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · Remote

  • Building a world-class cybersecurity company, with focus on application and cloud security, and all things "code" related.
Organizational LeadershipApplication SecurityCloud SecurityTrainingDevSecOpsEntrepreneurship

Mirai security

Co-founder/CTO

Jul 2017Oct 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos · Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Co-founded Mirai Security, and lead the Application and Cloud Security service domains.

Hsbc

4 roles

Principal Security Architect

Aug 2015Aug 2017 · 2 yrs

Head of IT Security Canada

Aug 2015May 2016 · 9 mos

Group IT Security Manager (Application Security)

Promoted

Aug 2012Aug 2015 · 3 yrs

Senior Information Security Consultant (Application Security)

Jul 2008Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Pacblue digital inc.

Senior Manager, IT

Sep 2003Jul 2008 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Created and managed the IT department and set guidelines for the company’s overall technology and computing direction.
  • Lead the development of a Windows based cost estimation application for the Reprographic market using the .Net platform. Also responsible for overall product management of the work flow and document management products.
  • Developed new services and systems to generate additional revenue and cost savings. Also assisted external customers in better integration with PacBlue’s systems.
  • Designed, implemented and maintained secure network and computing services spanning several locations.

Bcit

Instructor

Jan 2002Present · 24 yrs 4 mos · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

  • Designed and instructed the following courses for BCIT's School of Computing and Academic Studies:
  • COMP3704: Applied IT Security Fundamentals
  • COMP4704: Applied Network Security
  • COMP3705: Applied Network Security Fundamentals
  • COMP4708: Virtual Private Networks

Intel / trillium digital systems

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2001Feb 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos

Moderngroove entertainment inc.

Senior Software Developer / Team Lead

Jan 2000Jan 2001 · 1 yr

Motorola

Software Engineer

Nov 1998Mar 2000 · 1 yr 4 mos

A&b sound

Senior Software Developer / Project Manager

May 1996Nov 1998 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education

The University of British Columbia

B.Sc. — Computer Science

Jan 1995Jan 1997

The University of British Columbia

B.Sc. — Biology (Animal)

Jan 1991Jan 1995

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