Dusan Petricko

He has been involved in information security for over 12 years. In his role as an information security specialist at one of the largest Slovak banks, he focuses heavily on practical security and the implementation of security measures during the design and review of solutions. He consults on the design, architecture, and implementation of new technologies. He helps partners understand the mindset of security professionals, explains the rationale and benefits of thinking about security in advance, and can also demonstrate the consequences of neglecting security. In his role, he approaches security comprehensively—from communication with developers and architects, through security training and raising awareness among everyday users, to testing the security features of solutions, handling security incidents, and communicating with solution owners, vendors, and top management.

He also serves as a lecturer for the Cybersecurity Manager II course at the Competence and Certification Centre for Cybersecurity.