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Rudolph Pretorius

Critic · DISC type C
Head Cyber Security Operations at ARLANXEO
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Rudolph is a strategic CISO with over 20 years of experience securing global fintech and data-driven enterprises like ARLANXEO and E. ON. He specializes in transforming security with a focus on cloud, zero trust, and metrics-driven resilience, holding a certification in Cloud Security from SANS Technology Institute.

He once received a CEO Award in recognition of his innovation for a risk management team.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head Cyber Security Operations
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Rudolph shows up

ROI Driven
Information Seeker
Precise

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Rudolph cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
He recently shared that integrating AI into the cybersecurity ecosystem can lead to significant improvements and reduce exposure to operational risks.
Ransomware Defense
Emphasizes the critical importance of having a tested ransomware defense program and a well-prepared incident response team to handle all stages of an attack.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Head Cyber Security Operations
ARLANXEO
8-2022
Global Head Cyber Security Operations
ARLANXEO
1-2021 - 7-2022
Lead Cyber Security Expert
E.ON
2-2019 - 1-2021
Cyber Security Archtect
E.ON
7-2017 - 2-2019
Information Security Advisor
FedEx
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2006
IT Audit
University of the Witwatersrand
Cloud Security and Dev Ops (SEC540)
SANS Technology Institute
2012 - 2012
SANS 20 Critical Security Controls
SANS Technology Institute
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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