Thomas Kranz
Selbstständig, vCISO, Cybersecurity Consultant, Self Employed Freelancer
Ponzone, Italien
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Knowledgeable, award-winning Security and Technology Leader with 30+ years’ experience in consulting, cybersecurity, business development, and digital transformation for financial services, automotive, government, and retail, providing 25%+ savings on security budgets, generating multimillion euro new business and identifying cybersecurity risks for established industries and start-ups. Implementing security awareness training programs and compliance strategy for high-risk business areas including dealing with physical and virtual nation-state attacks. Leading teams on security best practices, translating complex technical issues at C-suite and board level, and engaging with key business stakeholders and 3rd parties.
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Thomas Kranz
Bis heute 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, seit Mai 2023
Member
Tortora Brayda Institute
Tortora Brayda Institute engages business, cultural, government and thought leaders worldwide to reshape and develop collaboration and partnering practices with a view to improving and securing business and economies.
Bis heute 1 Jahr und 11 Monate, seit Aug. 2022
Member
Forbes Technology Council
Sharing insights and experience on Cybersecurity with Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organisation for successful senior-level technology executives.
Bis heute 4 Jahre und 10 Monate, seit Sep. 2019
vCISO, Cybersecurity Consultant
Self Employed Freelancer
Designed and presented vCISO services, including cybersecurity strategy, roadmaps, white papers, and policies to private sector clients across EMEA region. Created and published cybersecurity articles and formulated talks and training on cybersecurity strategies, policies, and technology at conferences and industry events. - Wrote award-winning “Making Sense of Cybersecurity” for Manning Publications and “How is AI transforming Cybersecurity?” published by NVIDIA.
1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Feb. 2022 - März 2023
Head of Cybersecurity
RDX Works Ltd.
Supervised £2M yearly cybersecurity budget for GDP 7-figure annual revenue unicorn cryptocurrency company. Hired, oversaw, and trained team of 4 security personnel, created security tools, operational procedures, and risk management policies, and reported directly to C-Suite with new incident management processes.
7 Monate, Juni 2021 - Dez. 2021
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Koala Capital
Coordinated and created security strategy to support business goals, managed €2M budget and liaised with regulators, insurers, and investors to advise on protection and monitoring for <$5M crypto exchange. Communicated directly to executive team as single point of contact and engaged with partner consultancies.
Conducted overview of vulnerability management transformation strategy for Atos and €200m global manufacturing client. Led team of 3, matrix managed 60 staff across Atos, oversaw €2M project budget, and spearheaded best practice for global transformation program.
2 Jahre und 3 Monate, Juni 2017 - Aug. 2019
Director, Cyber Lab
6point6 Ltd.
Operated £1m budget to create award-winning cyber R&D function. Implemented new cutting-edge research and analysis in complex, rapid-growth environment. - Identified £5m new pipeline, created and implemented go-to-market strategies. - Facilitated 160% cyber practice staff growth within 18 months through transformation of overall interview process. - Achieved £1m+ revenue through creation of new consulting business unit to define go-to-market strategy and successfully sold and embedded service to clients.
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Englisch
Muttersprache
Französisch
Gut
Italienisch
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