Stanko Cerin
About Stanko Cerin
Stanko Cerin is the Chief Information Security Officer at Repsly, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and compliance across various industries. He has held several managerial positions in information security and business consulting, and he specializes in integrating security into business processes.
Current Role at Repsly
Stanko Cerin serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Repsly, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing security, compliance, and privacy certifications and audits, including ISO 27001 and SOC. His work focuses on integrating security into business processes, promoting a security-aware culture within the organization.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Repsly, Stanko Cerin held various positions in the field of information security. He worked as the Infosec Department Manager at ZIK d.o.o. from 2000 to 2006, where he managed security initiatives for six years. He then transitioned to S&T AG as a Principal Consultant in Business Consulting from 2008 to 2011. Following that, he served as the Business Consulting Manager at S&T Hrvatska d.o.o. from 2006 to 2008. He also held the position of CEO at PINswift from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Stanko Cerin studied at the University of Wales, Cardiff, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Advanced Information Technology and Business Management from 2009 to 2013. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in designing and deploying compliance and risk management architectures across various industries, including telecom, financial services, government, retail, media, and food and beverages.
Consulting Services at Ostendo Consulting Group
In addition to his role at Repsly, Stanko Cerin has been providing Cyber Security and Compliance services at Ostendo Consulting Group since 2011. His work at Ostendo focuses on helping clients achieve compliance with major regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. He specializes in integrating security into business processes, enhancing service and code security through deep integration into the DevOps process.
Contributions to Security Culture
Stanko Cerin plays a significant role in fostering a security-aware culture within organizations. He emphasizes the importance of viewing security as a business enabler rather than a hindrance. His approach involves managing security, compliance, and privacy certifications and audits, which are crucial for maintaining organizational integrity and trust.