Thomas Kranz

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.

Sharing insights and experience on Cybersecurity with Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organisation for successful senior-level technology executives.

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.

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.

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.

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.