Sergey K.
Director, Head of Group Cyber Security
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 8 monthsDirector Group Cybersecurity
Boerse Stuttgart Group
- Establishing cyber security as a strategic business enabler
- Implementing IAGM, SOC, SIEM, PAM, EDR, Cloudflare Zero Trust (ZTNA, CASB, DLP), including planning, tool or service selection, procurement and operation
- Developing and executing the cloud security strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP) under regulatory requirements (DORA, NIST, ISO 27001) and zero trust architecture
- Operating cyber security services: vulnerability management, pentesting, red/blue teaming, encryption, cloud security monitoring, PAM, hardening hybrid IT systems
- Defining and implementing the cyber security framework & roadmap (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)
- Building automated processes to increase efficiency (>30%) and audit readiness under §44 KWG
- Driving efficiency: reducing costs (–15%) through service, provider and license optimization
- Creating KPI/KRI dashboards for top management reporting
- Chairing the Cyber Security Steering Board, coordinating local CISOs, embedding "security by design" in agile projects, including AI-based solutions
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
4 yearsHead of Cybersecurity
Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH
- Introducing the IT framework for the first line of defense
- Implementing SOC, SIEM, pentests, vulnerability management (on-prem & Azure cloud), including planning, tool or service selection, procurement and operation
- Establishing IT service continuity management processes
- Building and leading Cyber Security Operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (BAIT, ZAIT)
- Automating KPI-based application security reporting
- Introducing DevSecOps practices
- Securing AI-based internal portals
- Leading cross-functional teams
Jan 2015 - Dec 2021
7 yearsManager IT-Security
Mercedes-Benz Bank AG
- Leading IT security operations (BaFin/KWG §44, GDPR)
- Implementing security projects
- Providing security guidance for all IT-related projects in the company
- Implementing next-gen firewalls, web proxies, vulnerability management
- Establishing and leading IT security committee with reporting to the executive board
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
8 yearsRussian Federation
Head of IT and ISO
Mercedes-Benz Russia SAO
- Establishing processes and responsibilities for IT governance, ITSM, EAM, service delivery
- Implementing SAP security (SoD, SSO)
- Developing and operating a custom IAGM system (requirements, development, operation)
- Leading security architecture and infrastructure projects
- Training on IT security & project management
- Leading an information security improvement project (ISO 27002)
- Setting up IT for three new joint venture companies
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsRussian Federation
CIO
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
- Leading IT strategy, planning, budgeting, contract management, team leadership
- Executing the Chrysler carve-out – building the IT infrastructure and application-based setup for the new environment in Russia and migrating users and data
- IT infrastructure projects: setting up infrastructure for new locations, building an in-house data center, including BCM/ITSCM framework
- Establishing application landscapes and IT governance for new joint ventures Daimler/KAMAZ, Daimler/GAZ
Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
3 yearsRussian Federation
RemoteIT Infrastructure Manager / Vice CIO
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
- Implementation of IT standards
- Development of infrastructure for remote offices
- Outsourcing management
- Cost and performance optimization
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 yearsMoscow, Russian Federation
System Administrator
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
- IT operations at one location
- Migration NT4.0 → Windows 2000, Novell → Active Directory
- Building IT infrastructure (incl. data center) at the company's new central location: MB Plaza Moscow
Summary
Director of Cyber Security with over 20 years of experience developing, leading and optimizing IT and cyber security strategies. Proven track record in improving security process efficiency, meeting compliance requirements and delivering scalable IT and security solutions. Expert in security architecture, risk management, governance and cross-functional leadership.
Languages
Russian
NativeGerman
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 1992 - Jun 2000
Beruni State Technical University
Bachelor · Electronics, Automation, Computer Science · Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Certifications & licenses
Certified Information Security Manager
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Certified Information Security Architect
Daimler Corporate Academy & IT/QG
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