Panos Papadopoulos
About Panos Papadopoulos
Panos Papadopoulos serves as the Head of Red Team at iProov, where he has worked since 2022. With a strong background in cybersecurity, he has held various roles in security consulting and research across multiple organizations, including Brave Software and Telefónica.
Current Role at iProov
Panos Papadopoulos serves as the Head of Red Team at iProov, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team focused on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing the security posture of the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing penetration testing and threat modeling initiatives, which are critical for safeguarding digital assets. Papadopoulos has been instrumental in shaping the security strategies at iProov, leveraging his extensive background in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at iProov
Before assuming his current role, Panos Papadopoulos worked as a Security Consultant at iProov from 2021 to 2022. During this year, he contributed to various security projects, applying his expertise in fraud detection and network security. His work involved assessing security risks and providing actionable recommendations to enhance the company's security framework.
Education and Expertise
Panos Papadopoulos holds multiple degrees in Computer Science from the University of Crete. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 2006 to 2011, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2012 to 2014. He further advanced his studies, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2014 to 2018. His academic background underpins his specialization in fraud detection and trustless distributed systems, areas that are central to his work in cybersecurity.
Professional Background
Panos Papadopoulos has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity. He has worked at various organizations, including Brave Software as a Security Researcher from 2018 to 2020 and Telefónica as a Security and Privacy Researcher from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles include positions as a Research Assistant at ICS-FORTH and as a Research Intern at Telefónica I+D. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security challenges across different sectors.
Consultancy Services
In addition to his roles in established companies, Panos Papadopoulos provides cybersecurity consultancy services, particularly to blockchain companies and startups. His expertise in network security and privacy allows him to offer tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by these organizations. His focus on fraud detection further enhances the value he brings to his clients.