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Founder and CEO

OKQ8

Markus led a team of skilled specialists in the creation of a security platform designed to aid OKQ8's journey towards a sustainable future. He was responsible for Information Security and IT security as well as the budget and resources (employees and consultants) for the department he was head of.

Head of Information and IT Security (CISO)

DigitalRoute

Markus was responsible for Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance. The assignment included preparing the organization for three upcoming audits (ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification audits and a SOC 2 Type II audit).

CISO and Head of Compliance

AB Trav och Galopp

Markus was contracted to take the lead in an Information Security Management System (ISMS) implementation initiative. Where the first phase consisted of creating the Governing Documents that would form the foundation for the ISMS. After Senior Management approval of the documents, Markus delivered training and awareness sessions to the organization for the decided Information Security requirements as well as taking lead on the second phase of the initiative: implementing processes, controls, and technical security measures in order to achieve the objectives and adhere to the requirements stipulated in the governing documents. The implementation areas included Supplier Governance, Risk Management, Privacy, and Internal Control over financial reporting.

Cyber Security Consultant

Markus was contracted to make sure the client would be prepared for and pass the certification audit that is a part of obtaining and retaining a license to operate in the Swedish gambling market. The work consisted of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and IT compliance.

GRC Consultant

DeLaval

Markus was the Project Leader and Subject Matter Expert for the GDPR Compliance project. The project consisted of several streams including Data and Process Mapping, Privacy Risk Management, Personal Data Breach handling, and Data Protection Governance and Markus's role was making sure all relevant functions delivered as planned as well as providing expertise and guidance within the areas of privacy, risk, compliance, and information security.

Project Leader/Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Markus was the acting Data Protection Officer for a global manufacturing company with responsibility for privacy and data protection. The role consisted of legal and information security-related advice to employees and senior management and Markus was the single point of contact for privacy and data protection compliance during the assignment.

Data Protection Officer

Transcendent Group

Markus worked as a senior consultant within the department IT Governance and Security, making use of his knowledge and experience in areas such as:

• Design, implementation, testing and evaluation of Information Security
requirements
• Design, implementation, testing and evaluation of internal controls
• IT and Information Security Governance
• Project Management
• Regulatory compliance
• IT Audit

Senior Consultant

With 15 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and cybersecurity, I'm now exploring my other passions in self-improvement and emerging technology.

As AI advancements continue to shape the future of work, I'm more convinced than ever that it's essential to focus on honing the distinctive human abilities that make us stand out. That's why I'm passionate about helping people succeed in this new landscape and redefine what success means in the age of AI.

Through personal development strategies and systems, I aim to empower people to excel in an automated, AI-driven world.

With a dual Master's degree in Business Administration and Information Technology, along with being a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), I bring a wealth of expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), cybersecurity, privacy, and IT audit. I am dedicated to providing ongoing support to my clients in these fields, while pursuing my other passions.

Markus Lannsjo

PostNord Strålfors

Chief Information Security Officer

WSP i Sverige

Chief Information Security Officer Nordics

Banqsoft

Norrtälje kommun

Information Security Officer

Certezza AB

Senior Information Security Consultant

AB Trav och Galopp ( ATG )

Information Security Officer (Consultant)

Netsecure Sweden AB

Senior Security Consultant

BT in the Nordics

Senior Security Specialist Sales

Service Operation Manager for Network Security services in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Responsible for the delivery of Network Security to approximately +300 Enterprise customers. Responsible for service development and strategies, budget, purchase and contract management. The day to day business includes Program and Project management, following up day to day activities, supporting RFP and RFI requests and leading a team of senior engineers.

Service Component Owner / Team Lead - Security Services, Global Infrastructure Services

A strategic and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over two decades of comprehensive experience in IT and information security. Extensive experience in steering information security initiatives across global IT landscapes. With a robust background in both technical and leadership roles. Currently part of spearheading the cybersecurity landscape of a multinational corporation, I bring a wealth of knowledge in risk management, incident response, and regulatory compliance. My leadership is defined by my ability to drive innovation while safeguarding the company’s digital assets against evolving threats. I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience, ensuring that security is not just a protocol, but a business enabler.

Information security experience within fintech, gambling, consultancy, manufacturing and public sector.


Specialties: Information Security, ISO 27001 implementation and audit, ISMS, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Security Awareness and Culture, Service Delivery Management, Service Strategy, Service Development, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, IT Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure Security, IT Security, Network Technology, IT Network Architecture, Cloud Computing.

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