Rafael Parra

Global Cybersecurity Director & IT Risk CISO @Corporación Multi Inversiones

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) leading a team of 35 professionals, managing IT & Cybersecurity risk through key areas such as IT Governance and Risk, Architecture and offensive Security, Cybersecurity operations, Digital identity, and Industrial Cybersecurity. My key responsibilities are:• Develop and lead information security strategy and policies aligned with organizational goals and best practices.• Collaborate on company strategies, integrating information security across all business aspects to preserve corporate value.• Lead security committee, influencing strategic decisions, and effectively communicating security challenges.• Proactively assess and mitigate IT risks, ensuring global compliance and safeguarding data integrity.• Ensure security of technological infrastructure, adopting the latest solutions for networks, systems, and applications.• Evaluate and stay updated on new technologies and trends in cybersecurity, assessing their relevance.• Establish employee training programs for a culture of security and shared responsibility.• Establish and coordinate incident response program, investigate breaches, and take corrective measures to guarantee business continuity.• Manage budget and IT investments, ensuring cost reduction and leveraging economies of scale while maximizing business value.• Supervise and lead a qualified security team, fostering a strong security culture.• Advise Top Management and Shareholders on cybersecurity best practices.

IESE Business School

Executive MBA, Master of Business Administration

Universitat de Barcelona

Licenciatura, Administración y dirección de empresas

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Ingeniería Superior, Informática