Petko D. Petkov
About Petko D. Petkov
Petko D. Petkov serves as the VP of Information Security at Onfido and has extensive experience in the field, having previously held the position of Director of Information Security at the same company. He is also a founder of multiple ventures, including ChatBotKit, BountyPage, and SecApps, and has contributed significantly to the Information Security landscape through research and innovation.
Work at Onfido
Petko D. Petkov has served as the Vice President of Information Security at Onfido since 2022. Prior to this role, he held the position of Director of Information Security at the same company from 2018 to 2022. His tenure at Onfido reflects a commitment to enhancing the company's information security framework and practices.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Petkov is the founder of several companies, including ChatBotKit, BountyPage, and SecApps, all established in 2022. He also founded Websecurify and Cohesion in 2012. These ventures demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit and focus on innovation within the information security sector.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before his roles at Onfido, Petkov worked at Santander UK as an Information Security Principal for seven months in 2018. He also served as an Information Security Principal at The Rank Group plc from 2015 to 2017 and as an Information Security Specialist at Betfair from 2011 to 2015. His diverse experience in various organizations has contributed to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Petkov studied Computer Engineering at Richmond, The American International University in London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2002 to 2005. He also attended the High School of Natural Science, focusing on subjects such as Physics and Mathematics. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in information security and technology.
Contributions to Information Security
Petkov has made significant contributions to the information security field, including developing exploitation techniques for various technologies and contributing early research on embedded devices and IoT security. He founded GNUCITIZEN, a non-profit think tank recognized for its influence in the security community. His work includes coding in multiple programming languages and sharing open-source projects on GitHub.