Tal Sarid

Head of Cyberdefense @ Gong.io | Ex-monday | Ex-Microsoft

Israel

About

With extensive experience in security, cloud computing, and enterprise software, I currently serve as Senior Director - Head of Cyberdefense at Gong. I focus on fortifying the organization's cybersecurity framework and ensuring robust defense mechanisms are in place to safeguard critical assets. Previously, I held leadership roles at monday.com, where I led global teams in IT Security, SOC, Offensive, and Cloud Infrastructure Security. My work included developing and implementing strategies to enhance security operations and posture. My professional journey reflects a deep commitment to driving innovation and collaboration to ensure the highest standards of security and operational excellence.

Experience

  • Senior Director - Head of Cyberdefense at Gong
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • monday.com (4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Global Field CISO, Director of Cyber Defense
      Mar 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

      In my role as Field CISO and Director of Cyber Defense at monday.com, I lead global teams in IT Security, SOC, Offensive, and Cloud Infrastructure Security. I develop and implemented strategies to constantly enhance security operations, posture, detection and response.

    • Global Field CISO - Senior Group Lead
      Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Leading global teams in IT Security, SOC, Offensive and Cloud Infrastructure Security / DevSecops at monday.com. • Develop and implemented strategies to enhance security operations and protect company assets. • Driving significant reduction in security incidents and improved overall security posture. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement in security measures.

    • Global Field CISO - Group Lead
      Apr 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs

      • Led global teams in FIELD Security, IT Security, SOC and Cloud Infrastructure Security at monday.com. • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance security operations and protect company assets. • Achieved a significant reduction in security incidents and improved overall security posture. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement in security measures.

  • Head of Technical Partner Enablement & Director of EMEA Pre-Sales at Semperis
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Owner and Founder - Innovation, Digital and Trustworthy Computing Consulting & Coaching Services at Infundo.io
    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Microsoft (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Cloud Technology Evangelist - One Commercial Partner Group
      Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Strategic Transformation Lead - Global Enterprise Services
      Aug 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Productivity and Trustworthy Cloud Lead - Enterprise Partner Group
      Dec 2013 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos