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Neta Oren

Neta Oren


Application Security Manager, EMEA



Professional Overview


Neta Oren is an accomplished security professional with extensive experience in application security, fraud investigations, and security operations. As the Manager of Application Security for the EMEA region at Amazon, she leads a team responsible for securing the company's critical web and mobile applications, ensuring they are protected against the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Experience Summary



Current Role


As the Manager of Application Security EMEA at Amazon, Neta is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of robust security measures across the company's diverse application portfolio in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. She leads a team of security specialists in identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities, conducting penetration testing, and driving secure development practices. Under her guidance, the team has successfully reduced the organization's attack surface and improved overall application resilience, contributing to Amazon's reputation as a leader in security and data protection.

Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Neta held several security-focused positions, including Manager of the Bug Bounty program at Meta, where she led a team dedicated to identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities through a crowdsourced security initiative. She also served as the Fraud Investigations Team Lead at Meta, spearheading the company's efforts to combat malicious activity and protect users from financial fraud. Earlier in her career, Neta held roles as a SOC Team Lead at Zalando SE, a Security Analyst and Shift Manager at Check Point Software Technologies, and a Data Analyst at Taykey (acquired by Innovid).

Academic Background


Neta holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel.

Areas of Expertise


  • Application security management and vulnerability mitigation

  • Security operations and incident response

  • Fraud investigations and risk mitigation

  • Vulnerability research and bug bounty program management

  • Data analysis and security monitoring

  • Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Neta has consistently demonstrated her ability to identify and address complex security challenges. At Meta, she spearheaded the expansion of the company's bug bounty program, resulting in the discovery and remediation of numerous critical vulnerabilities that could have otherwise compromised user data and platform integrity. As the SOC Team Lead at Zalando SE, she implemented innovative security monitoring and incident response strategies that significantly improved the organization's overall security posture.

Conclusion


With a proven track record of success in the security industry, Neta Oren is a valuable asset to Amazon's application security efforts. Her deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and commitment to driving continuous improvement make her well-positioned to help the company navigate the evolving threat landscape and maintain the trust of its customers worldwide.