Additional Info

Company / OrganizationEni Plenitude Iberia
Company size100 - 499 employees
CountrySpain
World RegionEurope
Websitehttps://eniplenitude.es

NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS

Telecommunications engineer specialising in information security. He is currently the CISO of a large energy company and the CEO of a cybersecurity consulting company (www.nextsecurity.es) that provides services such as Virtual CISO to help SME’s to improve their security. He also combines his profession with education, teaching about cybersecurity at the University of Cantabria and collaborating with several magazines, round tables, and radio stations talking about cybersecurity. His LinkedIn profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusabascal/

Accomplishments

1. Expertise and leadership. The candidate's extensive experience as a CISO in a leading energy company, coupled with his entrepreneurial initiative as CEO of a cybersecurity consulting firm, demonstrates a strong combination of expertise and leadership in the field.


2. Commitment and motivation. Their commitment to supporting SMEs through services like Virtual CISO highlights a dedication to improving cybersecurity beyond their immediate professional responsibilities, contributing to the broader ecosystem's resilience.


3. Community and passion. Through educational initiatives at the University of Cantabria and collaborations with media outlets, the candidate actively promotes cybersecurity awareness and knowledge sharing, further solidifying their role as a thought leader and community contributor.