Luiz Firmino, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCISO

Chief Information Security Officer
Summary
Luiz Firmino, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCISO, is a seasoned information security, risk, and compliance professional with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades.
His expertise encompasses leadership roles in various global organizations, with a focus on electronic payment services, banking, insurance, consumer goods, healthcare, and government sectors.
With a track record of constructing virtual teams to oversee global information security and compliance, Luiz has garnered international exposure in Switzerland, the USA, UK, and Latin America, while championing controls that harmonize business objectives with information security goals.
Demonstrating a 'can-do' attitude, Luiz is adept at providing practical solutions to stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes within tight timelines and reducing security risks to a manageable level.
Moreover, he has a significant background in guiding startups and offering information security consultancy services to support business expansion efforts for entrepreneurs.
Luiz's academic pursuits include studies in Data Processing at FITO and Cybersecurity, Managing Risk in the Information Age at Harvard University.
His distinguished professional journey features notable positions such as Group Chief Information Security Officer at PORTO SEGURO, Director of Information Security, Risk, and Compliance for Latin America at TSYS, and Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas at SARA LEE, among others.