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Ricardo Esper

Over three decades dedicated to information security, I've witnessed the complete transformation of the digital threat landscape—from early boot viruses to ransomware campaigns orchestrated by nation-states. This temporal perspective has taught me that security is not just about technology, but about people, processes, and the wisdom to anticipate what has yet to be seen.

As founder of NESS since 1991 and CISO of IONIC Health, I've built my career at the intersection of technology and corporate governance. My work extends beyond Brazilian borders—I serve as an international consultant in privacy and compliance, navigating the complex regulatory frameworks of LGPD, GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

At 60, as a father of two daughters, I viscerally understand that protecting corporate data means protecting lives, reputations, and legacies. Every security policy I design, every defense strategy I implement, carries this conviction.

Global Presence

  • CEO & FounderNESS
  • CISO & Co-FounderIONIC Health
  • CEO — forense.io, Trustness, Infinity Safe
  • Board Member — Bekaa Trusted Advisors

International Community

Active member of leading global security organizations: HackerOne (Bug Bounty), OWASP (Application Security), IAPP (Privacy Professionals), ERII (International Affairs), and OAB/SP (Legal Practice).

Certifications and Expertise

Certifications: CCISO (Chief Information Security Officer), CEHIv8 (Ethical Hacking), GDPR Compliance, Cybersecurity Awareness

Information Security ArchitectureDigital Forensics & Incident ResponseInternational Privacy & ComplianceCISO Leadership & GovernanceCyber Intelligence & OSINTExecutive Protection (TSCM)

Contact

Connect with me on LinkedIn.

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