Antonios Lagovardos
Stockholm
Summary
Dynamic IT consultant with broad experience in Cyber Security & Information Security requirements management, and complex IT projects. Extensive experience in security assessments and vulnerability management concerning regulatory compliance. Has conducted complex feasibility studies, gap analyses, and solution designs in various roles and successfully delivered projects from initiation to implementation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Specialist
Quartr AB
01.2025 - Current
- Developed security policies to safeguard sensitive information and systems.
- Implemented security awareness training programs for employees and stakeholders.
- Started and completed SOC 2 certification for the start-up company
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST & PENETRATION TESTER
OKQ8
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinating requirements gathering and solution design for security measures that support business objectives
- Coordinating penetration testing and vulnerability analyses
- Supporting various teams to ensure that security measures are effectively implemented
- Leading and conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT & TEST MANAGER
SKATTEVERKET
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted feasibility studies focusing on information security and risk management, including analysis of functional and nonfunctional security requirements
- Led and performed security testing, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, to identify and address security weaknesses
- Implemented security testing frameworks and requirement setting according to ISO 27001 and NIST
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen IT security and ensure regulatory compliance, including GDPR
- Conducted risk assessments and worked with incident management to mitigate potential threats.
TEST MANAGER INFORMATION SECURITY
MTR
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led feasibility studies and requirements definitions with a strong focus on information security, security architecture, and compliance with security standards
- Conducted security reviews and analyzed business needs to implement secure and scalable IT solutions
- Planned and performed information security testing, including threat modeling and vulnerability management
- Worked with SIEM tools and log management to detect and prevent security incidents
- Implemented automated security testing processes to enhance security controls and regulatory compliance.
SECURITY TEST LEAD
AMF
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led a crossfunctional team in information security testing, including identifying and managing vulnerabilities
- Developed and implemented security testing and risk management strategies to ensure robust IT security
- Conducted security control reviews, including authentication, access controls, and data protection
- Contributed to implementing DevSecOps principles to integrate security into the development process
- Worked with compliance issues and reviewed systems to ensure they met regulatory requirements, including GDPR and PCI DSS.
Education
Bachelor's - Engineering (Network Technology & Electronics)
UMEÅ UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Cyber & Information Security
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Communication & Leadership
- Incident Response
- Gap Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance (NIS2, DORA, PCI DSS, etc)
- Security policy development
- Compliance auditing
- Security architecture
- Security awareness training
- Problem solving
Certification
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) ISACA, 05/2024
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, 01/2021
• Risk Management Framework Training, 01/2022
• GDPR and Data Protection Training, 01/2023
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, 01/2021
• Risk Management Framework Training, 01/2022
• GDPR and Data Protection Training, 01/2023
Languages
Swedish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Information Security Specialist
Quartr AB
01.2025 - Current
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST & PENETRATION TESTER
OKQ8
01.2023 - 01.2025
INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANT & TEST MANAGER
SKATTEVERKET
01.2022 - 01.2023
TEST MANAGER INFORMATION SECURITY
MTR
01.2021 - 01.2022
SECURITY TEST LEAD
AMF
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor's - Engineering (Network Technology & Electronics)
UMEÅ UNIVERSITY