Ilia Hristov
Information Security Compliance Officer
Sofia
Summary
Detail-oriented IT Security officer with a strong expertise in regulatory compliance, IT controls, governance and risk management frameworks. Working experience on the blue team side too. Keen interest in AI and AI Governance.
Demonstrated ability in developing effective compliance programs and policies, with a proven track record of implementing DORA and ISO 27001 requirements and controls, as well as managing and improving the entire ISMS.
Organized and led multiple DORA implementation initiatives. Hardworking and driven.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
IT Security Officer
ProCredit Bank Bulgaria
01.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded DORA compliance efforts, developed numerous internal policies and rules. Performed process and ICT risk assessments as well as TPRM.
- Established a management process for monitoring, logging, classifying and reporting ICT-related incidents, as per DORA requirements.
- Implemented solutions, aimed at minimizing exposure and enhancing business resilience. Performed contact review in alignment to the resilience act.
- Participated in audit engagements. Worked together with risk, legal and internal audit departments to achieve the best results.
IT Security Specialist
PAC Doverie
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Led and organized ISO 27001:2022 audits efforts to secure compliance.
- Organized DORA compliance strategy and efforts.
- Maintained and improved the information security management system (ISMS).
- Risk management and controls assessment. TPRM.
- Blue team tasks daily - Threat detection and remediation. Splunk, Crowdstrike, McAfee, DLP.
- Developed an employee cyber security awareness program.
International Relations Analyst
European Parliament
05.2019 - 08.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Sofia University
Sofia 04.2001 -
Skills
DORA
ISO 27001
Cybersecurity strategy
TPRM
Blue team
Data protection and DLP
Security audits
Purview
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, CQI-IRCA
Timeline
IT Security Officer
ProCredit Bank Bulgaria
01.2025 - Current
CompTIA Security+
10-2024
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, CQI-IRCA
03-2024
IT Security Specialist
PAC Doverie
08.2023 - 12.2024
Linux Engineer, ProgressBG Study Center, Sofia
08-2023
International Relations Analyst
European Parliament
05.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Sofia University
04.2001 -
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