Dr. Blaz Ivanc

GLOBAL CYBER TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR

Dr. Blaz Ivanc is a leading European AI cyber security expert and corporate advisor with a track record as a CISO for major banking and financial groups, as well as a cyber technology lead on EU critical infrastructure security projects. He is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences such as Hack Sydney and the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, and frequently presents his work at renowned science and technology institutions worldwide. For his contributions, he received the Best Paper Award from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics – one of China's esteemed “Seven Sons of National Defense”. In addition, he is a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel, a community of business professionals.

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CORPORATE CYBER LEADERSHIP

  • Dr. Ivanc led information and cyber security for major banking and financial groups, most recently serving as Group Chief Information Security Officer at NLB - a leading banking and financial group in SEE, overseeing 10 local CISO offices across the region.

  • He was also a CISO at one of the world’s strongest banking brands. The bank received the “Best Information Security Initiative in CEE” award from Global Finance magazine. 

  • Blaz also serves as a key expert at the SEE Center of Excellence in Finance’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Community, which unites heads of regulation and supervision departments from central banks and supervisory agencies.

Global Presence
We operate via entities in Dubai, Singapore, and Zurich — three of the world’s leading business and financial centers. This international footprint enables us to provide clients with a truly global perspective while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and access to world-class ecosystems. Our consulting approach is structured for organizations seeking comprehensive, high-impact outcomes.

  • BENEFITS: reduced risk of acquiring hidden cyber liabilities | stronger negotiation leverage during deals | alignment with compliance and regulatory requirements

    • assessment of the target’s security posture and maturity of cyber capabilities

    • evaluation of cyber risks during mergers, acquisitions, or third-party partnerships

    • analysis of regulatory exposures, cyber management weaknesses, and compliance gaps

  • BENEFITS: reduced likelihood of successful cyber attacks | enhanced the speed and efficiency of threat response | strengthened overall organizational resilience

    • improve threat response

    • strengthen your defensive capabilities

    • ensure continuous operations in the digital landscape

  • BENEFITS: streamlined communication with auditors | early identification of compliance gaps | accelerated audit process

    • shorten audit timelines

    • reduce internal burden on your teams

    • minimize compliance gaps or findings

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