customers , who , according to Fernández , “ access their pesos accounts , transfer money , pay bills , use their credit cards , obtain loans , take out insurance , deal with e-commerce , buy trips , enjoy promotions , and more .”
Bringing a multitude of skills to the role of CISO , Fernández is also a Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Palermo . The position , he says , gives him valuable insights into the space , which is becoming increasingly important in fintech , where protection of data and financial information is paramount .
“ The university environment gives me the opportunity to share a space of constant challenge , not only with my colleagues but also with the students . Many of my colleagues work for the most important Argentine companies and , in many cases , international companies . They tell me their strategies , how they plan to approach them , what objective they pursue . That is nourishing for both parties , particularly for me .”
Fernández says the opportunity to view new perspectives and become familiar with the latest technologies being used in the market benefits the Naranja X Information Security team .
Indeed , the company ’ s security strategy is multi-pronged and relies on the latest technologies to secure data and customer information against cyber attacks .
“ Our mission in the area of Information Security is to protect user and company data , ensuring data availability , confidentiality , and integrity ,” he says .
“ We work proactively and synergistically with all the areas so that we can have a comprehensive vision of all the processes , thus reducing exposure levels , mitigating vulnerabilities and improving data protection . To achieve these objectives , we have designed a strategy built on three main pillars :
“ The first involves security awareness campaigns for employees , users , and the
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