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Mark Bruno

@markbruno

Information Security Officer focused on risk governance and operational resilience in regulated environments.

Netherlands
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own structured security risk assessments and governance, align controls to ISO 27001/NIST CSF, and strengthen operational resilience. I thrive in compliance-driven teams that value clear executive risk guidance and measurable mitigation.

I’m an Information Security professional with experience in governance oversight, structured risk assessment, and security control evaluation within regulated environments. I maintain formal risk documentation and translate technical findings into executive-level risk guidance.

In my current work, I conduct structured security risk assessments for public and private sector clients—identifying critical assets and evaluating threat exposure across infrastructure and supply chains. I develop and maintain risk documentation (likelihood, impact, mitigation strategies, and residual risk tracking) and produce advisory risk reports to support informed decision-making and control improvements.

I’ve supported second-line security governance and structured risk management across research and client-facing operations, contributing to control gap identification and residual risk evaluation. I also help drive measurable security improvements by monitoring mitigation progress and reassessing exposure over time.

Outside of my day-to-day risk work, I’m building depth in digital governance and operational resilience through my ISACA CISM (in-progress) and master’s studies, while aligning security initiatives to defined risk appetite using ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. I’m particularly focused on turning threat intelligence and technical insights into actionable guidance for leadership and operational teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Information Security Risk Contractor

Freudiger IT Security B.V.

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Conduct structured security risk assessments for public and private sector clients, identifying critical assets and evaluating threat exposure across infrastructure and supply chains. Built formal risk documentation and translated technical findings into prioritized remediation roadmaps aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

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Current

Freelance Security & Policy Analyst

NewLines Institute

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Research emerging technology, cybersecurity, and governance developments for a policy-oriented audience and translate complex security topics into structured, accessible analysis for decision-makers and CERT-related contexts. Support strategic discussions at the intersection of digital governance, security, and regulatory environments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Webster University (Leiden) logoWL

Webster University (Leiden)

Master of Arts (MA), International Relations & National Security

2025 -

Pursuing an MA in International Relations & National Security at Webster University (Leiden) from 2025.

Western Governors University logoWU

Western Governors University

Master of Science (MSc), Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

2023 - 2024

Completed an MSc in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance at Western Governors University from 2023 to 2024.

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University of Maryland

Master’s Certificate, Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance

2021 - 2022

Completed a Master’s Certificate in Computer and Information Systems Security & Information Assurance from 2021 to 2022.

State University of New York at Fredonia logoSF

State University of New York at Fredonia

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Communication & Media Management

2012 - 2014

Completed a BSc in Communication & Media Management from 2012 to 2014.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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