Dimitris Doganos

Background

About Dimitris Doganos

A seasoned and highly detail-oriented Cyber Security Director with extensive expertise in Cyber Security and Penetration Testing. Equipped with a deep understanding of network and application security, along with proven experience leading cybersecurity initiatives and managing a specialized team dedicated to defending lottery and enterprise assets. Known for strategic thinking, a collaborative management style, and the ability to drive cybersecurity standards aligned with business goals, I am committed to safeguarding organizational assets while fostering a security-first culture across the organization. Achievements: • Led and mentored a highly skilled team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged continuous learning and skill development, while aligning team efforts with organizational security objectives. • Oversaw global cybersecurity operations for lottery systems across multiple countries, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity, compliance, and security resilience to protect sensitive information and financial transactions. • Directed high-stakes security assessments and penetration testing initiatives for major corporate clients, delivering actionable insights and comprehensive reports that enhanced organizational security posture. • Spearheaded critical Cyber Security Projects, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) optimization, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) deployment, and comprehensive Vulnerability Management programs. These initiatives bolstered real-time threat detection, streamlined incident response, and reduced risk exposure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with modern cybersecurity standards. • Presented security findings and strategic recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders, effectively communicating the business impact of cybersecurity risks and solutions. • Invited speaker at the EL/WLA Security and Operational Risks Webinar Week 2023: When Cybersecurity and AI Meet, sharing insights on the convergence of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Additionally, featured on Panorama Epixeirimatikotitas, where I discussed evolving cybersecurity challenges and strategies with industry peers.