Peter Malits
About Peter Malits
Peter Malits serves as the Senior Manager of Information Security at iiPay, where he leads the department and oversees compliance audits and security incident investigations. He also holds a position as VP Team Local Supervisor - IT Information Security Lead Auditor at Citi, contributing to security management in the EMEA region.
Work at iiPay
Peter Malits has been employed at iiPay since 2020, where he serves as the Senior Manager of Information Security and Head of Department. In this role, he coordinates the ongoing development of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards and manages third-party audit and validation processes. He is responsible for investigating suspected and actual security incidents in alignment with the security incident management standard. Additionally, he has developed and implemented a security awareness training program aimed at enhancing security awareness among employees. His work ensures compliance with ISO 27001 and DPA/GDPR requirements through regular audits.
Current Role at Citi
In addition to his position at iiPay, Peter Malits has been working at Citi since 2008 as the VP Team Local Supervisor and IT Information Security Lead Auditor for the EMEA region. His extensive experience in this role spans 16 years, during which he has overseen various aspects of information security across multiple countries. His responsibilities include leading audits and ensuring compliance with information security standards within the organization.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before his current role at Citi, Peter Malits worked as the IT Risk and Control Manager for the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) cluster from 2003 to 2007. In this position, he focused on managing IT risks and implementing control measures to safeguard information security across the region. His experience during this period contributed to his expertise in information security management.
Education and Expertise
Peter Malits studied at Budapest Business School, where he earned a degree in Economics. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his roles within information security. His expertise encompasses various aspects of information security management, compliance auditing, and risk management.