Professional Expertise & Experience

Jorge Esperón is a Senior Security Architect at IriusRisk, bringing over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. His current role is centered on researching and threat modeling evolving software architectures to define and validate effective security controls for the IriusRisk platform.

Jorge is highly specialized in integrating security into the development lifecycle, moving teams from a reactive to a proactive security posture. His expertise covers:

• Threat Modeling Architectures: He writes on the automation of threat modeling for modern architectures, including workflows for AWS CloudFormation and the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool (MTMT).
• AI Security Frameworks: He contributes content on cutting-edge security concepts like the MAESTRO threat modeling framework, which addresses complex, layered threats unique to Agentic AI systems.
• Application Security Design: In his previous role as Head of the Application Security Office at Inditex, he developed security processes within the SDLC, giving him deep, practical knowledge of how enterprises build and secure software at scale.

Notable Contributions & Credentials

Jorge is a respected voice in the application security community, known for his technical depth and ability to simplify complex flaws:

• Certifications: He holds key certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and PCI ISA (Internal Security Assessor), validating his technical and compliance expertise.

• Industry Speaker: He is a key presenter on IriusRisk webinars, joining the CEO and other leaders to discuss why threat modeling is essential for securing the future of AI systems.

• Thought Leadership: He has published detailed technical articles that use real-world examples, such as the Log4j vulnerability, to illustrate how threat modeling can expose design flaws before they are exploited.

• Education: His academic background includes a Master's degree (MSc) in Information Security and a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Physics.