Fernando M.

Background

About Fernando M.

Global Security Leader | Intelligence & Risk Management Expert | PhD in International Security Senior Security Strategist with 15+ years of experience protecting multinational operations across high-risk regions (MENA, APAC, LATAM). Blends frontline intelligence expertise (Spanish Ministry of the Interior, Counter-Terrorism Ops) with academic leadership to design resilient security architectures for transnational firms. CORE VALUE PROPOSITION "I transform complex threats into actionable strategies—safeguarding people, assets, and reputations in politically volatile and digitally disrupted environments." KEY EXPERTISE Enterprise Security Risk Management Built Organizational Security Management Systems (OSMS) for energy/mining giants, reducing incident response times by 30% in conflict zones. Developed gender-sensitive security protocols. Cyber-Physical Threat Intelligence Led ISO 27001-certified cyberintelligence programs thwarting state-sponsored potential attacks on offshore facilities. Integrated dark web monitoring with physical security ops to preempt supply chain sabotage. Crisis Leadership Stabilized operations during 7 national-level crises (coups, kidnappings, cyberattacks) for energy clients. Trained 50+ executives in NATO-style crisis simulations (war games, ransomware response). INDUSTRY IMPACT Energy & Mining: Secured $2B+ assets for Repsol/Talisman in Iraq, Russia, Mexico, ASPAC. Government: Advised on hybrid threat countermeasures and Counterinsurgency. Academia: Published 5 peer-reviewed papers on terrorist and political violence; Lecturer at CEU San Pablo. DISTINCTIONS • PhD in International Security | HardvardX Cybersecurity Certificate • Fluent: English, Spanish. SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS Neutralized millionaire ransomware threat to O&G/Mining facilities via predictive threat hunting. Designed AI-powered risk dashboards now used by private sector partners.