Meet our Speakers of the 4th CSN Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference – Dimitris Pissanidis, Chief Information Officer – AΩZ

Cyprus Shipping News is delighted to announce the speakers of of the 4th CSN Cyprus Shipping ICT Conference “Exploring the Digital Frontier: Bridging Theory and Practicality in Maritime Technology”.
His robust background in Cybersecurity and Information Security sets him apart as a technician and a strategist. His knack for anticipating future trends allows him to pivot effectively in an ever-changing threat landscape. His professional adaptability and resilience make him uniquely qualified to manage challenges dynamically. Beyond technical prowess, Dimitris Pissanidis excels in softer skills; his emotional intelligence and creativity contribute significantly to fostering a cohesive and innovative team environment. With a skill set that balances strong problem-solving and decision-making management, Dimitris also possesses remarkable mental strength and time management skills. His assertiveness in decision-making, dedication to networking, focus on innovation, and commitment to social justice serve not only to make him an asset but also to enhance the social cohesion and overall effectiveness of any team he joins.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ALPHAOMEGAZED S.LTD
- HEAD OF DIGITAL GOVERNANCE DEPT. & INFOSEC HELLENIC NATIONAL DEFENCE GENERAL STAFF
- CIS OFFICER & INFOSEC HELLENIC NATIONAL DEFENSE GENERAL STAFF
- CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER CYPRUS NATIONAL GUARD
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER HEADQUARTERS, FORMATIONS AND UNITS OF - SUPREME MILITARY SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION OF THE GREEK ARMY (AS
- ICT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR HELLENIC NATIONAL DEFENSE GENERAL STAFF
- WEBMASTER HELLENIC ARMY GENERAL STAFF
- SOFTWARE ANALYST HELLENIC ARMY GENERAL STAFF
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- HELLENIC MILITARY CYBER-SECURITY from Research-Informatics Officers School Cyber-security, Operations, and Defense – KALI Linux
- DEFENCE POLICY AND NATIONAL STRATEGY from Hellenic National Defense College
- MANAGEMENT AS A ΗIGHER LEVEL STAFF OFFICER from Hellenic Supreme Joint War College
- COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY IN WINDOWS SYSTEMS from National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government
- MANAGEMENT AS A STAFF OFFICER from Greek Army General Staff College
- MSC IN IT MANAGEMENT -TECHNOLOGICAL-ECONOMICS SYSTEMS OF COMPUTER NETWORKS from NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHEENS (NTUA)
- BACHELOR – SECOND LIEUTENANT IN INFANTRY from Hellenic Military Academy
- PROGRAMMER AND ANALYST from Research-Informatics Officers School
CERTIFICATIONS
- PRojects IN Controlled Environments – PRINCE2 Certification number GR656074613DP
- Certified Ethical Hacker V11 ECC1983576042
- Information Security Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor ISO 27001 1370/TAR-AK/11/2019, CQI|IRCA|207423
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP Certification number 634499
- Digital Leadership & Team Management from NATO academy
- Green Digital Skill LinkedIn Issued Jun 2023 Credential ID 2696368286DP
- Government Quality Assurance and Certification of Defense Equipment from National Center for Public Administration and Local Government
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