Felix Palacios Clark

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ABOUT FELIX PALACIOS CLARK

Cybersecurity & Resilience Leader | CISSP |I\'m a cybersecurity and risk professional with 19 years of experience, predominantly in the global financial sector. What makes my profile unique is that I\'ve seen crisis management from multiple angles: I started as a Software Developer, moved into Project Management and Operations, and later into Incident Management, Cyber Security, and finally as Deputy CISO and Technology Risk Manager (2LoD). This 360° view allows me to understand not just the technical response to a crisis, but the operational, business, and governance implications—ensuring that security enables business continuity and resilience.I hold a CISSP and am an active member for the UK\'s Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), a role that keeps me deeply engaged with professional standards and peer validation.Why work with me?• Crisis & Resilience Expertise: I\'ve lived through crises from the inside. I understand what it takes to prepare, respond, and recover—while managing stakeholders, regulators, and reputational risk under pressure.• Regulatory Mastery: Deep knowledge of key European regulations (DORA, NIS2) and German and Swiss standards (BAIT, FINMA), helping clients turn compliance into strategic advantage.• Elite Credentials: CISSP-certified and active CIISec member ensuring I operate at the forefront of professional standards.• Multilingual & Mobile: Fluent in Spanish, English, and German (C1). Based in Europe and open to hybrid/remote leadership roles across the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain.Currently exploring:Senior leadership opportunities in Big Four firms or multinational corporations, where I can apply my crisis and resilience expertise to protect and enable business growth.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking for a strategic advisor who combines deep technical roots with board-level perspective and a genuine commitment to the profession.