Sergey Komarov - Managing Director Cybersecurity

Q: Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Stuttgart, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Managing Director Cybersecurity at CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH .

Q: What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH , Boerse Stuttgart Group , Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH , and Mercedes-Benz Bank AG .

Q: Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Banking and Finance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Sergey also has some experience in Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Strategy and Planning .

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Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

7 months

Germany

Managing Director Cybersecurity

CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH

Developed comprehensive services in cybersecurity, IT governance, and AI
Built and delivered strategic security solutions such as vCISO service, ISMS, SOC-as-a-Service (SIEM, SOAR, use cases, playbooks, threat hunting, incident response), AI-driven risk and compliance tools, and frameworks for outsourcing and third-party risks
Guided companies through regulatory requirements and certifications (ISMS, NIS-2, DORA, CRA, KRITIS, ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI IT-Grundschutz, EU AI Act)
Promoted innovation in cybersecurity automation, AI governance, and secure digital transformation
Managed company growth, client relationships, and strategic partnerships

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years

Germany

Director, Head of Group Cyber Security

Boerse Stuttgart Group

Established cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler, leading cross-functional teams of over 40 internal and external members across four teams
Enhanced enterprise architecture resilience by implementing IAGM, SOC (use cases, playbooks, threat hunting), SIEM, automation/SOAR, PAM, EDR (SentinelOne), and Cloudflare Zero Trust (ZTNA, Zscaler, CASB, DLP)
Developed and executed cloud security strategy for Azure (MS Sentinel), AWS, and GCP, considering regulatory requirements (KRITIS, DORA, NIST, ISO 27001) and zero trust architecture
Ensured compliant operation of cyber security services: vulnerability management, penetration testing, red teaming, encryption, cloud security monitoring, PAM, and hardening of hybrid IT systems
Defined and rolled out the cyber security framework and roadmap for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments company-wide
Created policies and automated processes to increase efficiency (>30%) and audit readiness under BaFin § 44 KWG, as well as cost reductions (–15%) through service optimization
Developed dashboards for risk-based management and regular KPI/KRI reporting to top management
Chaired the Cyber Security Steering Board and coordinated local CISOs across the group, focusing on security by design in agile development and cloud migration projects, including AI-based methods

Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

2 years 9 months

Germany

Lead Cyber Security

Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH

Implemented the first line IT framework and established a SOC (use cases, playbooks, incident response, escalation), SIEM (MS Sentinel), vulnerability management and penetration testing (on-premises & cloud/Microsoft Azure), ITSCM, and DevSecOps
Visualized complex process and tool architectures (e.g., identity management, interfaces, network structures) to support optimization and stakeholder decisions
Introduced security for AI-based internal portals, as well as automated KPI-based application security reporting and awareness (KnowBe4)
Led cross-functional teams and collaborated with business units, IT, and management at various decision-making levels

May 2015 - Feb 2021

5 years 10 months

Germany

Senior IT Security Manager

Mercedes-Benz Bank AG

Managed IT security operations in compliance with BaFin/KWG § 44 and GDPR
Supported security projects (e.g., CRM, CBS, web portals, SAP FI, SAP HANA)
Implemented Next-Gen firewalls and web proxies based on Fortinet technologies
Chaired the IT security committee, ensured audit readiness, and conducted IT security awareness initiatives

Jun 2008 - Apr 2015

6 years 11 months

Russian Federation

Head of IT Operations / Information Security Officer

Mercedes-Benz Russia SAO

Responsible for IT governance, ITSM, and enterprise architecture management (PlanningIT, LeanIX), as well as service delivery
Implemented and operated SAP landscapes (SAP FI, SAP SD/MM (Velo), SAP HR), ensuring IT security (IAM, SoD, SSO)
Led complex security architecture and infrastructure projects under ISO 27002
Trained employees in IT security and project management

Jul 2006 - May 2008

1 year 11 months

Russian Federation

Chief Information Officer

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Leading IT strategy, planning, budgeting and contract management, and managing the IT team
Executing projects, including Chrysler carve-outs, new data centers and IT infrastructure projects

May 2004 - Jun 2006

2 years 2 months

Russian Federation

Remote

IT Infrastructure Manager / Vice CIO

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Introducing IT standards and developing infrastructure for remote offices
Managing outsourcing processes and optimizing costs and performance

Apr 2002 - Apr 2004

2 years 1 month

Russian Federation

System Administrator

DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO

Performing IT operations tasks for the organization
Migrating from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 and from Novell to Active Directory
Coordinating the setup of IT infrastructure at MB Plaza Moscow

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (15.5 years), Banking and Finance (10.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (23.5 years), Project Management (9 years), Operations (2 years), and Strategy (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Summary

Cybersecurity director with more than 20 years of experience in developing, leading, and optimizing IT and cybersecurity strategies. Proven success in boosting security process efficiency, implementing compliance requirements, and providing scalable IT and security solutions. Expert in security architecture for complex environments, risk management, governance, ISMS, and cross-functional leadership. Certified in CISM and CISSP with solid knowledge of regulatory compliance (ISO27001, DORA, KRITIS, NIS2, CRA, NIST SCF, NIST 800-53), audit preparation, and execution.

Skills

Cyber Security Leadership
Process Efficiency
Regulatory Compliance (Iso27001, Dora)
Iagm
Pam
Siem (Ms Sentinel, Kql)
Soc
Soar
Brand And Reputation Protection
Vulnerability And Threat Management (Penetration Testing, Red Teaming)
Cis Controls
Cis Benchmarks
Iso 27001/27002
Nist Scf
Security Architecture
Cloud Security (Cloudflare, Zero Trust, Azure, Aws, Gcp)
Next-gen Firewalls
Ips/ids
Web Proxy (Fortinet)
Dlp
Edr (Sentinelone)
Grc
Eam
Sap Security
Jira
Confluence
Servicenow
Mlsecops
Security4ai
Ai4security
Knowbe4

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1992 - Jun 2000

Beruni State Technical University

Bachelor in Electronics, Automation, and Computer Science · Electronics, Automation, Computer Science · Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Certifications & licenses

Certified Information Security Manager

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Information Security Architect

Daimler Corporate Academy

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Sergey based?

Sergey is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

What languages does Sergey speak?

Sergey speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sergey have?

Sergey has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sergey be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sergey would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director Cybersecurity, Director, Head of Group Cyber Security, Lead Cyber Security.

What is Sergey's latest experience?

Sergey's most recent position is Managing Director Cybersecurity at CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH.

What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sergey has worked for CBA-Cybersecurity and Business Advisory GmbH, Boerse Stuttgart Group, Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH, and Mercedes-Benz Bank AG.

Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?

Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Sergey also has some experience in Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?

Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Sergey's education?

Sergey holds a Bachelor in Electronics, Automation, Computer Science from Beruni State Technical University.

Does Sergey have any certificates?

Sergey has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Certified Information Security Architect.

What is the availability of Sergey?

Sergey will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Sergey?

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