Yossi Barkalifa

CISO, COO

Yossi is a visionary cybersecurity leader with a proven track record in technology, risk management, and business strategy. As an experienced CISO and cybersecurity executive, he specializes in strengthening enterprise security postures, managing risks, and aligning compliance frameworks to drive business value. His expertise spans a wide range of regulatory and compliance standards, including NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NYDFS, GDPR, and CCPA.

As the COO & CISO at Cybrella Cybersecurity Experts, Yossi leads comprehensive cybersecurity consulting initiatives, guiding organizations across industries in navigating complex security landscapes. Before joining Cybrella, he served as Vice President, Head of Information Security at DoubleVerify and Head of Americas Information Security & Compliance at Amdocs, where he developed and executed global cybersecurity and compliance strategies.

His leadership extends to Teva Pharmaceuticals, where he was responsible for global IT security management, and Discount Bank, where he established and led the Cyber Defense Center, overseeing incident response and centralized security operations.

Yossi holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Law and Legal Studies and a Bachelor’s degree from Bar-Ilan University. His prestigious certifications, including CISM, CISSP, CCSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework & Risk Management, further solidify his expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance.

With his strategic mindset and hands-on approach, Yossi is committed to helping enterprises build resilient cybersecurity infrastructures that safeguard against evolving threats.

Why Cybrella

Cybrella stands out as your dedicated cybersecurity partner, focusing exclusively on cutting-edge, proactive cyber defense. We bring specialized domain expertise across IoT, mobile, cloud, applications, and data security both at rest and in motion alongside comprehensive fraud prevention. Our commitment lies in understanding your unique cyber landscape to design tailor-made solutions that address specific threats. With Cybrella, you gain a partner that collaborates closely to safeguard your enterprise and strengthen resilience against evolving digital risks.