Niko Pissanidis

Senior Cyber Security Specialist

KPMG in Cyprus

Niko is an experienced professional with a strong background in digital technologies, cyber security, and information security. He is adept at research and development, project management, and leadership, demonstrating a notable ability to drive innovation and promote cutting-edge technologies. He adapts quickly to new situations and cultures, functioning effectively as both a team member and leader. Niko has held roles such as Cyber Security Team Leader, Information Security Officer, and Cyber Security Analyst, showcasing his proficiency in SOC management, web penetration testing, ISO 27001:2013 Internal Auditing, NATO MC LCC Cyber Defense Evaluation, and Network and Software Security Consulting.

  • Compilation and Review
  • Government and Public Sector
  • IT Advisory in Management Consulting
  • IT Advisory in Risk Consulting
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

  • Bachelor Hellenic Military Academy, Athens, Greece

  • Computer Programmer and Analyst - Hellenic Armed School, Athens, Greece

  • MsC Information Technology and Telecoms, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

  • NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (NATO CCD COE), Tallinn, Estonia

  • Botnet mitigation training course, Smartphone security and forensics course

  • IT systems attacks and defense course, Malware and Exploit Essentials course

  • Introductory digital forensic training

  • GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) Certification, SANS Institute, Berlin

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification, TÜV Austria Group