Nikola Mladenovic

I bring high standards, tried and tested methodology, and industry standard tools and techniques to deliver professional security outcomes. I’m known for clear communication, keeping stakeholders up to date on progress, and collaborating to drive projects toward a successful, mutually satisfying conclusion.

As a Security Architect at BETTER COLLECTIVE A/S, I’ve shaped security architecture, governance, and risk management to safeguard assets and ensure product integrity. I design and enhance security frameworks, embed security into system and application development, and lead investigations for security incidents across SecOps processes (SecOps/DFIR).

I build security assurance across GRC and auditing—establishing security policies, conducting risk assessments, aligning strategies with industry standards and regulatory requirements, and driving internal security awareness initiatives. I also focus on application security and SDLC by ensuring secure coding practices and mitigating vulnerabilities through Security Architecture & Engineering, Security Auditing & Training, and leadership of security onboarding.

Previously, I worked across penetration testing, education, planning, consulting, analysis and assessment, plus investigative and forensic work on black and grey box engagements. I followed PTES and OWASP WSTG methodologies, delivering multi-phase testing (scope, information gathering, threat modeling, exploitation, post exploitation, and report writing) using tools like BurpSuite and Metasploit.