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Sébastien OLAÏZOLA

Critic · DISC type C
European Broadcasting Union at European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
📍 France

Sébastien OLAÏZOLA serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for France Médias Monde, the nations international public broadcasting group. His extensive career includes key security leadership roles at the French Ministry of the Interior and Insee. He holds certifications as an ISO 27035 Lead Incident Manager.

Sébastien is committed to strengthening the wider digital ecosystem by contributing his expertise to industry groups. He is an active member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and CESIN, and volunteers as an expert helper for the MonAideCyber initiative to support small businesses with cybersecurity.

Unique fact: A primary risk he manages at France Médias Monde is preventing a "noir antenne" (broadcast blackout), which highlights the critical, real-time nature of his responsibilities.

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Current Role
European Broadcasting Union
Location
France
Personality Overview

How Sébastien shows up

Precise
Objective Thinker
ROI Driven

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Sébastien cares about

Media Cybersecurity
As CISO for a global broadcaster (France 24, RFI), he focuses on unique media-specific risks like broadcast interruptions and the prevention of deepfakes, which could have diplomatic consequences.
Talent Development
Frequently posts online about hiring cybersecurity interns and apprentices, showing a commitment to fostering the next generation of talent in the field.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
European Broadcasting Union
European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
7-2023
CISO/RSSI, Responsable de la sécurité des systèmes d’information
France Médias Monde
10-2022 - 7-2023
CISO/RSSI - Chef de la division sécurité et maîtrise des risques
Insee
9-2022
Club des experts de la sécurité de l’information et du numérique
CESIN
3-2016 - 5-2019
Chef de projet IT - ASSI
Ministère de la Transition écologique et solidaire
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2019
67è session intelligence économique et stratégique
Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN)
1-2021 - 9-2021
Ingénieur principal
Ministère de l’Intérieur
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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