Dr. Blaz Ivanc

GLOBAL CYBER TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR

Dr. Blaz Ivanc is a leading European AI cybersecurity expert with a proven 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 to the cyber attack modeling, he received the Best Paper Award from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics – one of China's “Seven Sons of National Defense”. 

Partner with Dr. Blaz Ivanc and gain the strategic advantage you need to secure your future and stay ahead of the curve.
Don’t just survive in the cyber age – thrive in it!

CORPORATE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Dr. Ivanc led information and cyber security for major banking and financial groups, most recently serving as Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO) 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 brings together heads of banking regulation and supervision departments from central banks and supervisory agencies.

  • 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

All services are offered on a fly-in, fly-out basis or through cross-regional operations, providing flexibility and convenience to meet your needs wherever you are.

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