Balazs Szikszai
About Balazs Szikszai
Balazs Szikszai is an IT Risk Manager at nib health funds in Newcastle, Australia, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in information security, engineering, and risk management, with previous roles at Deakin University and Rêv Worldwide.
Work at nib Group
Balazs Szikszai has been serving as the IT Risk Manager at nib health funds since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance program strategy. He also leads the alignment of APRA CPS234 for supplier assurance and information asset management. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Acting Head of Cybersecurity, IT Governance and Risk for one month in 2018. Additionally, he worked as an Information Security Officer at nib health funds from 2012 to 2019, contributing to various IT risk management initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining nib health funds, Balazs Szikszai worked at Deakin University as the Chief Design Engineer for the Deakin ASCEND Solar Car from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a six-year tenure at Rêv Worldwide, where he served as Responsible Manager for AFSL from 2011 to 2017 and as Operations and Product Manager - Australia for one year in 2010. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad range of skills in IT risk management and product development.
Education and Expertise
Balazs Szikszai studied at the University of Newcastle, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Science and Information Systems from 2000 to 2007. He also pursued Mechanical Engineering at Deakin University from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, he engaged in financial education studies from 2011 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in IT risk management and cybersecurity.
GRC Integration Projects
At nib health funds, Balazs Szikszai is involved in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) integration projects for line 2 IT Risk. His role includes overseeing ISO27001 re-certification projects, which are critical for maintaining information security standards. His contributions to these projects enhance the organization's risk management framework.