Vaibhav Malik
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Vaibhav Malik
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | Global Partner Solutions Architect |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | Cloudflare |
| Website | https://www.cloudflare.com |
| Company size (employees) | 1,000 to 4,999 |
| Country | United States |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
A dynamic cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience, Vaibhav excels in architecting innovative network and application security solutions for global enterprises. As a Global Partner Solutions Architect at Cloudflare, they have spearheaded strategic partnerships with industry giants like Kyndryl, IBM, and Verizon, delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for Fortune 500 clients.
Their expertise spans Zero Trust Security Architecture, Web Application and API Protection (WAAP), DDoS mitigation, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Bot Management, and API security. They’ve played a crucial role in Cloudflare’s Project Galileo, enhancing the security posture of over 200 vulnerable organizations against sophisticated application-layer attacks and emerging threats.
A recognized thought leader, they frequently speak at prestigious industry conferences like RSA and CISO Summit Chicago. Their influential publications include “Securing the Software Supply Chain from Recent Attacks” for the RSA Conference and “AI-Native Application Workloads with Zero Trust: Preventing LLM Attacks and Poisoning” for the Cloud Security Alliance. They’ve also contributed to OWASP documentation on various application security topics.
Currently serving as Co-Chair of the Zero Trust Working Group at Cloud Security Alliance, they maintain a popular cybersecurity blog with 25,000+ monthly views. Their educational background includes a Masters in Telecommunication from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Certified in AWS, Cisco technologies, and proficient in leveraging machine learning for advanced threat detection, they are committed to driving innovation in cybersecurity. Their focus on empowering organizations to build robust, resilient security architectures that protect against evolving application-layer threats and zero-day vulnerabilities makes them a standout leader in the field.
Accomplishments
Exceptional Leadership and Innovation:
As a Global Partner Solutions Architect at Cloudflare, they have spearheaded strategic partnerships with industry giants like Kyndryl, IBM, and Verizon. Their innovative approach to cybersecurity has resulted in cutting-edge solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Their leadership in Cloudflare's Project Galileo has enhanced the security posture of over 200 vulnerable organizations against sophisticated application-layer attacks and emerging threats, demonstrating both technical expertise and a commitment to social responsibility in cybersecurity.
Thought Leadership and Industry Influence: Recognized as a thought leader in Zero Trust Security Architecture and Web Application and API Protection (WAAP), they frequently represent Cloudflare at prestigious industry conferences including RSA and CISO Summit Chicago. Their influential publications, such as "Securing the Software Supply Chain from Recent Attacks" for the RSA Conference and "AI-Native Application Workloads with Zero Trust: Preventing LLM Attacks and Poisoning" for the Cloud Security Alliance, have shaped industry discussions on critical security topics. As Co-Chair of the Zero Trust Working Group at Cloud Security Alliance and through their popular cybersecurity blog with 25,000+ monthly views, they continue to drive forward-thinking approaches to cybersecurity challenges.
Technical Expertise and Continuous Innovation: With deep expertise spanning DDoS mitigation, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Bot Management, and API security, they are at the forefront of protecting against evolving cyber threats. Their proficiency in leveraging machine learning for advanced threat detection in web applications and APIs showcases their commitment to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity technology. Their contributions to OWASP documentation on Web Application Deception Technology, Cross-Origin Resource Policy, and Subresource Integrity further demonstrate their dedication to advancing the field and sharing knowledge to improve overall internet security.
