Yiannis Michos
About Yiannis Michos
Yiannis Michos is an Information Security Manager at VISTRA, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in information and cyber security, having previously held various roles at notable companies including Barclays, ARM, and JPMorgan Chase.
Work at Vistra
Yiannis Michos currently serves as the Information Security Manager at Vistra, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security initiatives, including budgeting for Information Security and Cyber Security programs for 2023. Previously, he worked as the Information and Cyber Security Project/Programme Manager at Vistra from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he successfully led the Cyber Security Enhancement programme, which included key initiatives such as Active Directory hygiene, vulnerability patch management, and ransomware incident response. He also produces weekly and monthly executive committee reports to track security maturity aligned with Vistra's security roadmap.
Education and Expertise
Yiannis Michos has a diverse educational background in business and project management. He earned his MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, completing the program from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Solent University between 1999 and 2003. He has also pursued specialized training, obtaining a Prince2 certification in Project Management from Attra Partners in 2010 and an Agile Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Agile8 in 2018. Furthermore, he completed the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) at Fitch Learning Business School from 2013 to 2015.
Background
Yiannis Michos has extensive experience in information security and business analysis across various organizations. He began his career in 2007 at Barclays, where he held multiple roles, including Relationship Management and Capability Development Manager. He continued to advance within Barclays, taking on positions such as Lead Business Analyst for Unified Control Endpoint Security and Cyber Security Project Manager. His experience also includes roles at JPMorgan Chase, ARM, and the London Metal Exchange, where he contributed to business analysis and project management efforts.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Yiannis Michos has successfully implemented several initiatives aimed at enhancing information security. At Vistra, he conducted targeted phishing campaigns to reduce human vulnerability and implemented a process re-engineering of the Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) process to standardize objectives. His leadership in the Cyber Security Enhancement programme at Vistra has been instrumental in improving the organization's security posture. Additionally, he has produced executive committee reports that capture security maturity scoring, demonstrating his commitment to aligning security efforts with organizational goals.