Washington Neto

Background

About Washington Neto

From an early age, technology captured my attention with its ability to deliver tangible results and transform businesses. This curiosity led me to build a solid career in Information Technology, where I now have over 15 years of experience working with large companies in the Retail, Multinational Industry, and Public Sector. My journey began at the ground level as an intern, then analyst, and gradually evolved into strategic positions such as IT Supervisor/Coordinator and Information Security Coordinator. In every challenge, I went beyond simply managing infrastructure: I planned, implemented, and secured complex environments, always focusing on innovation and security. Throughout this path, I developed broad expertise in IT infrastructure, working with Windows and Linux operating systems, Firewalls, Switches, Virtualization (VMware and Nutanix), Antivirus Solutions, Backup, and Service and Asset Monitoring. In the field of information security, I specialize in planning and implementing security policies, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, performing continuous monitoring of critical environments, responding to security incidents, and managing governance and compliance demands. Over the years, I have gained hands-on experience with frameworks, standards, and open-source tools such as OSSEC, Wazuh, Graylog, NMAP, OpenVAS, Pfsense, Kali Linux, and OWASP, as well as with solutions from major industry players including Palo Alto, Kaspersky, F5 WAF, and CyberArk. My professional growth is driven by a simple philosophy: always learn to protect better. For this reason, I continuously invest in courses, practical labs, training, events, and certifications, ensuring that every project I lead aligns with market best practices and organizational growth strategies. I hold certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker CEH (EC-Council), Pentest+(CompTIA), ISO 27701 Lead Implementer (PECB), as well as Data Protection Officer and Information Security Officer (EXIN). I am proficient in international standards such as ISO 27001, 27002, 27005, and applying their principles to strengthen information security governance and data protection. More than a technology specialist, I am a security and privacy strategist, dedicated to anticipating risks, protecting critical information, and driving results. My mission is to transform IT environments into secure, resilient platforms that enable innovation and business success.