NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS

As one of the leading CISOs in Latin America, I manage one of the largest telecom security budgets, protecting over 83 million clients. My initiatives span across Cybersecurity Risk Management, Threat Intelligence, Engineering Security, 5G security, MVNO security, Micro-Segmentation, generative AI, Zero Trust, CIAM, WIAM, IGA, data protection, next-gen Security Operations, external fraud investigation, and fraud management. I also organize four major annual security events, offering exclusive forums for CISOs, emphasizing my commitment to the security community.

At Claro Brasil, I lead a diverse team of 38,000 employees, and 40,000 contractors, and support over 100,000 partner users. My leadership was recognized with the “Top 10 Cases” award in 2023, reflecting my expertise in Brazilian information security. One of my key achievements is the ‘Autentica’ project, which integrates facial biometrics with Serasa Experian’s Liveness 3D technology, ensuring non-repudiation and data confidentiality for millions of clients across 18,000+ stores.

Recognitions:

(1) CISO of the Year at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards (Link)
(2) 2nd place (Silver) in the “Leader of the Year” category at the Security Leaders Awards (Link)

Key Projects:
1) Enhanced risk management methodologies and execution speed.
2) Strengthened resilience in critical business areas.
3) Improved controls in Data Protection, IAM, Endpoint Security, Fraud Prevention, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Third-Party Risk Management.

Building Communities:
1) Launched the “Papo de CISão” initiative, with the participation of 30 principal CISOs in Brazil.
2) Hosted four major events, including Claro Security Innovation Day with top CISOs and Cybersecurity Leaders
3) Expanded Tech Day educational sessions, engaging over 300 employees per event.

Contributions:
1) Authored articles and participated in podcasts like Security Leaders, TecSec Podcast, and Mind the Sec, sharing insights on cybersecurity, AI, and leadership.