Bernardo Leonardo R. Abejar Jr.
Paranaque
Summary
Currently a Assistant Vice President at SM Investments Inc., leading the Security Testing and Assessment Team. With over 18 years of experience, specializes in managing complex cybersecurity programs, building high-performing teams, and guiding clients in advancing their cybersecurity initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP - Threat and Vulnerability Management
SM Investments Inc.
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
01.2023 - Current
- Led the design and implementation of a robust Vulnerability Management Program that reduced critical vulnerabilities by 0%, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Enhanced overall security posture by implementing automated vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation processes.
- Managed and executed large-scale vulnerability remediation projects across hundreds of critical systems, coordinating efforts across multiple teams and business units.
- Conducted thorough enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifying key vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations. Established continuous monitoring processes to track emerging risks and reassess existing ones, ensuring timely updates to the risk register.
- Ensured that the organization's risk management practices were aligned with regulatory requirements, conducting regular compliance audits.
Senior Security Manager
Accenture Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2022
- More than 16 years of experience in Cyber Security with over 7 years of Cyber Security Consulting
- Responsible for leading Cyber Defense Services (CDS) team within ATCP which provides advanced and niche security services to Global and Fortune 500 clients.
- Cyber Defense Services (CDS) Lead for Accenture Philippines
- Own and Lead CDS plans, capability development and capacity management
- CDS Services which includes: (but not limited to) Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing, Application Security Assessments, Threat Intelligence / Threat Hunting, Cyber Readiness (Table top exercise, Advanced attack simulation, Red teaming)
- Provides consulting and develop security roadmap to help client improve overall security posture
- Business Development, Sales and Accounting
- Creates service proposals and effort estimation for CDS related services
- Reviews and help develop contracts, SOWs, RFIs, Solution plan etc
- Develops service catalog for new services.
Service Delivery Manager, Accenture Inc.
- Oversee resources, lead client meetings, and ensure that services satisfy clients
- Using strong communication skills to motivate, encourage employees and build relationship with client leadership
- Develop, review and assess process documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
AVP - Vulnerability Management
JPMorgan Chase
BGC, Taguig
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- End-to-end ownership of Mortgage Banking TVM process
- Managing and driving remediation for over 40,000 servers and 120,000 workstations
- Managing non-compliance for Database security using Guardium events.
Team Lead (Endpoint Security)
SMITS Inc. (a San Miguel Corporation Subsidiary)
Ortigas
08.2005 - 12.2013
- Led and managed endpoint security system with over 40,000 endpoints and servers
- Conducted POCs for various security technologies and create comparative analysis to be able to provide which solutions are best fit to SMC and all of its subsidiaries
- Served as influencer to San Miguel Corporation's CISO on which endpoint security, DLP and Information security systems to implement across all SMC's subsidiaries.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science and Information Technology
Asia Pacific College
Magallanes, Makati04.2005
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Incident Response
- Penetration Testing
- Security Architecture
- Application Security
- Security Compliance and Governance
- Project and Program Management
- Information Security
- Endpoint Security
- Security team management
- Intrusion Detection
- Security awareness
Skills and Specialties
- Cyber Security
- Security Strategy
- Application Security Assessments
- Mobile Security Assessments
- Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
- ICT Security
- Data Protection & Privacy
- Cyber Attacks & Ethical Hacking
- Cloud Protection
- Threat Intelligence
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Managed Security Services (MSS)
- Infrastructure Security Technology Consulting
- Data Loss Prevention
- Banking, Insurance, Capital Markets
- Telecommunications
- Energy, Gas and Oil
- Public Sector and Government
- Manufacturing and Retail
- Food and Beverage
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/04/1984
- Nationality: Filipino
Timeline
AVP - Threat and Vulnerability Management
SM Investments Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Senior Security Manager
Accenture Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2022
AVP - Vulnerability Management
JPMorgan Chase
12.2013 - 11.2014
Team Lead (Endpoint Security)
SMITS Inc. (a San Miguel Corporation Subsidiary)
08.2005 - 12.2013
Service Delivery Manager, Accenture Inc.
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science and Information Technology
Asia Pacific College