Professional Expertise & Experience

As the Head of Security Research at IriusRisk, Adrian Bettag is responsible for the continual advancement of the platform's security intelligence. His work involves researching new attack vectors, analyzing evolving security standards, and translating this intelligence into actionable threat and countermeasure patterns that empower IriusRisk users.

His expertise is centered on the integration of security throughout the software delivery pipeline:

• Secure SDLC Integration: He specializes in demonstrating how automated threat modeling can enhance security beyond just the build phase, making proactive security a seamless part of development processes from the design stage forward.
• Security Architecture: Adrian has a background as a Security Architect, providing him with the practical knowledge necessary to design robust, defensible software systems.
• Vulnerability Analysis: His research role demands deep analytical skills to assess and incorporate the latest information on application security weaknesses.

Key Contributions and Achievements

Adrian is a hands-on advocate for collaborative and proactive security practices:

• Community Leadership: He is an active mentor for the Threat Modeling Connect Hackathon, guiding other practitioners in developing a strategic threat modeling mindset and practical defense strategies.
• Educational Webinars: He leads webinars, often alongside Solution Architects, focused on technical topics such as how threat modeling enhances security at every stage of the SDLC and showcasing real-world use cases for proactive strategies.
• Knowledge Augmentation: His research directly informs the core knowledge base of the IriusRisk product, ensuring customers receive up-to-date and authoritative guidance on mitigating risk.