Mário Lavado
Cyber Security DORA Control Officer @ agap2IT Portugal
About
Seasoned cybersecurity and governance executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise security, risk, compliance, and digital trust programs across financial markets, public sector institutions, and global consulting environments. Mário Lavado is recognized for aligning cybersecurity strategy with business objectives, enabling organizational resilience, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder confidence. He has served as CISO, ISMS leader, founder, and CEO, advising executive committees and boards on cyber risk posture, certification strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. His leadership has delivered multiple international certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, ISO 9001), enterprise GRC transformations, and cross‑border security programs. He combines deep technical governance expertise with strategic business insight gained through executive leadership and an MBA from AESE/IESE. Mário is a trusted advisor to senior leadership, known for translating complex cyber risk into clear business language, strengthening governance frameworks, and building high‑performance teams that enhance organizational security maturity.
Portugal
Lisbon
Financial Services
DORA, NIS2, Auditing, Business Continuity, COBIT, DPO, Cybersecurity, ISO 22301, SWIFT, CISO, IT Service Management, Iso 9000, Strategy, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, IT Management, Governance, IT Strategy, Business Process, Team Leadership
Experience
Cyber Security DORA Control Officer
agap2IT Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Cyber Certification Officer
Euronext
Porto, Portugal
Support enterprise ISMS implementation aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF across group entities - Coordinate certification audits and renewal processes organization‑wide Maintain certification records and ensure compliance with evolving requirements
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Euronext
Porto, Portugal
Directed integrated management system certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001) Led enterprise risk assessments and remediation programs Managed regulatory compliance initiatives including SWIFT and DORA Oversaw vulnerability management and security governance programs - Led internal audit programs for enterprise security and management systems
Local CISO Euronext Securities Porto
Euronext Securities
Porto
• Define and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite • Advise Board and Executive Committee on cyber risk exposure, regulatory landscape, and security investment priorities • Establish and maintain enterprise Information Security Management System (ISMS) • Lead governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs across international entities • Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., DORA, SWIFT, GDPR) and certification readiness (ISO 27001, ISO 22301) • Oversee enterprise risk assessments, threat modeling, and risk treatment plans • Direct vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response capabilities • Develop and test business continuity and cyber resilience frameworks • Manage third party and supply chain security risk • Lead internal and external audit programs and certification processes • Build and mentor high performance cybersecurity and risk teams • Drive security awareness and executive reporting through KPIs and risk dashboards
Partner
INOSERV - Innovation in Services
Lisboa
Built international cybersecurity consulting practice delivering GRC, ISO frameworks, and privacy programs Designed and implemented management systems for global organizations across finance, technology, and public sectors Delivered executive and technical training in ISO standards, GDPR, risk management, and security governance
co-Founder and CEO
INOSERV - Innovation in Services
Coimbra
Led IT governance and service management consulting initiatives - Designed enterprise ITSM platform and advised major organizations on COBIT, ITIL, and ISO frameworks
co-Founder and CEO & Business Development
InoCrowd
Alcabideche, Cascais
Developed crowdsourcing innovation platform linking enterprises with R&D providers - Secured investment funding and led product and market strategy
Quality & Information Security Manager
Instituto Informática,I.P.
Designed and led enterprise‑wide quality, IT service management, and information security programs for 14,000+ users Implemented and maintained ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications Established IT governance model aligned with COBIT Directed cross‑functional teams and managed auditors, vendors, and stakeholders
Director
Link
Portugal
Led consulting engagements in performance improvement, enterprise systems, and strategic IT planning - Managed consulting teams and client delivery for major national organizations
Senior Consultant
Partex
Lisbon, Portugal
Delivered total quality management programs aligned with EFQM standards Advised organizations on ISO 9001 implementation and certification
Education
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Quality Engineering
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Physics and Materials
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