Henrik Pedersen åmark
About Henrik Pedersen åmark
Henrik Pedersen is a Co-Chapter Lead at OWASP Stockholm and a Co-founder and Senior Security Consultant at Venor AB. He has extensive experience in information security, particularly in the finance sector, and has held various roles in security operations and consulting since 2005.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Henrik Pedersen Åmark has served as Co-Chapter Lead at OWASP Stockholm since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the organization's mission of improving software security through community-led initiatives and educational programs. His leadership at OWASP has focused on fostering collaboration among security professionals and enhancing awareness of security best practices within the software development community.
Professional Experience
Henrik has a diverse background in information security, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Security Operations EMEA Team Lead at Nasdaq from 2014 to 2015 and served as an Information Security Consultant at Nasdaq from 2012 to 2014. He co-founded Venor AB in 2017, where he currently works as a Senior Security Consultant. His previous roles include Senior Security Consultant and Founder at Red and Blue Security, and Owner at GeekT.
Education and Expertise
Henrik studied at Forsmarks skola, where he achieved a Natural Sciences qualification from 2003 to 2005. He furthered his education at Kalmar University, specializing in Network Administration and System Techniques from 2006 to 2008. His educational background supports his extensive experience in information security, particularly in traffic analysis and security infrastructure.
Background in Security Operations
Henrik possesses a decade of experience in building, improving, and deploying various security mechanisms. He has extensive experience in establishing and maintaining Security Operations Centers (SoCs) from a team lead perspective. His work primarily focuses on high-demand clients in the finance industry, law firms, and governmental organizations, all of which require robust security measures.
Career Progression
Henrik's career began at Atlas Copco as an Assembler in 2005. He transitioned to roles in information security, including positions at Cuebid as a Security Consultant and Security Services Team Lead. He also worked at LK Data as a Vicar for Systems Engineer. His progression reflects a strong commitment to enhancing security practices across various sectors.