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Cristian Pascariu

Activist · DISC type Cd
Head of Information Security at Sunweb Group
📍 Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Cristian Pascariu is the Head of Information Security and CISO at Sunweb Group, with deep expertise in application security, penetration testing, and threat intelligence from roles at Canon and Electronic Arts. Described by colleagues as professional, diligent, and articulate, he is also a GIAC-certified Web Application Penetration Tester and holds a Masters degree.

Outside of his professional life, Cristian is a dedicated and passionate runner. He actively participates in various races, including 5k, 10k, and even 16km events, consistently pushing his personal records and enjoying the atmosphere of the running community.

Unique fact: Cristian is a prolific course author for the tech-learning platform Pluralsight, having created over 16 courses on advanced cybersecurity topics.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Head of Information Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Cristian shows up

Value Conscious
Meticulous
Observative

They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Cristian cares about

Security Education
He is a notable course author for Pluralsight, creating educational content on complex topics like malware analysis, penetration testing, and threat intelligence for other professionals.
Application Security
A core theme in his career, he has led application security teams, implemented security within the development lifecycle, and managed vulnerability disclosure programs at major corporations.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Head of Information Security
Sunweb Group
2017
Course Author
Pluralsight
4-2016 - 6-2023
Application Security Manager
Canon EMEA
6-2014 - 4-2016
Intrusions and Threat Intelligence Analyst
Electronic Arts (EA)
11-2012 - 6-2014
Software Engineer
Electronic Arts (EA)
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Media appearances

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Education
2012 - 2014
Master's degree
Universitatea din Pitești
2011 - 2012
AP Graduates Degree
Syddansk Erhvervsskole
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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