Nicolas Perraud
About Nicolas Perraud
Nicolas Perraud serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Upflow and has held various security roles at notable companies including Dailymotion and Credit Agricole CIB. He is also a board member at SecAtScale, contributing to the cybersecurity community through leadership and volunteer efforts.
Work at Upflow
Nicolas Perraud serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Upflow since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's information security posture and has been instrumental in achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. His responsibilities include implementing robust security frameworks and ensuring that the organization adheres to best practices in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience at Dailymotion
Prior to his current role, Nicolas held two positions at Dailymotion. He served as Chief Information Security Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he oversaw the security strategies of the organization. Before that, he was the VP of Security & Privacy from 2018 to 2020, focusing on the protection of user data and privacy compliance.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Perraud holds a Master of Science in Information Systems - Information Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, which he completed in 2003. He also earned an Engineering degree in Information Technology - Systems, Networks, and Security from EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique, graduating in 2002. His academic background supports his expertise in information security governance and risk management.
Background in Information Security Consulting
Nicolas has a diverse background in information security consulting, having worked at several organizations. He served as an Information Security Consultant at Edelweb from 2006 to 2008 and at Sogeti-Transiciel from 2003 to 2005. His experience includes roles that required a strong focus on security governance and compliance.
Community Involvement and Leadership
Nicolas is actively involved in the cybersecurity community through his work with SecAtScale, where he has taken on leadership roles. He emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in technology companies and has contributed to community initiatives, including co-hosting a Capture the Flag (CTF) security event. His volunteer work aims to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of tech organizations.