Michal Everis

Co-founder & Director, IISRI®

Cybersecurity Leader • 20+ Years Global Experience • NATO/EU Clearance

Michal Everis - CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Cybersecurity Expert

Quick Facts

  • 20+ Years Experience
  • ANZ, EU, North America
  • NATO/EU Security Clearance
  • 8+ Professional Certifications

About Michal Everis

Michal Everis (previously known as Michal Blajerski) is an accomplished cybersecurity leader and co-founder of the Independent Information Security Rating Institute (IISRI®), where he serves as Director. With over 20 years of global experience, he has led large-scale security and privacy audits across data centers and government institutions, developed innovative tools like CyberRank.ai for vendor risk assessment, and co-founded multiple security startups.

Holding top-tier certifications including CISSP, CISM, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, and possessing NATO/EU security clearance, Michal is a recognized authority in information security governance, risk management, and compliance. His work spans across regions including ANZ, EU, and North America.

Expertise Areas
  • Information Security Management
  • Security Auditing & Assessment
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Vendor Risk Assessment
Industries Served
  • Government & Defense
  • Financial Services
  • Data Centers
  • Critical Infrastructure

Professional Certifications

Security Management
  • BSI ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Lead Auditor
  • PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
  • PECB ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
  • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Security & Compliance
  • (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • PCI SSC Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
  • NATO CONFIDENTIAL & SECRET Security Clearance
  • EU CONFIDENTIAL & SECRET Security Clearance

Key Competencies

Expert Knowledge in Information Security Management

Mastery in implementing, managing, and auditing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001. Capable of aligning security strategies with organizational objectives.

Strong Auditing and Assessment Capabilities

Expertise in performing internal and external audits for ISO/IEC 27001 compliance. Skilled in assessing compliance with international standards and identifying security vulnerabilities.

Payment Card Security Expertise

Highly competent in auditing, advising, and certifying compliance with PCI DSS. Experienced in guiding organizations in protecting sensitive cardholder data.

Information Security Governance

Proven ability to develop and manage security programs aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements. Skilled in governance, risk management, and strategic security planning.

Advanced Technical Knowledge

Deep technical understanding of network security, cryptography, identity and access management, security operations, and software security with practical application experience.

Project Leadership & Implementation

Proven expertise in leading complex information security implementation projects. Capable of managing entire project lifecycles from strategy to successful implementation.

Typical Professional Roles

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Director of Information Security
Senior Security Consultant/Advisor
Senior Auditor or Compliance Officer
Information Security Program Manager
PCI Compliance Auditor or Advisor

Professional Value

Data Security Excellence

Brings comprehensive expertise in securing sensitive data, managing organizational risk, and strategic cybersecurity planning.

Executive Communication

Positioned to effectively communicate with senior executives, technical teams, and external regulators or auditors.

Team Leadership

Equipped to lead diverse teams, mentor professionals, and influence organizational cybersecurity culture and practices.

🌟 NATO/EU Security Clearance Value

Access to sensitive, classified environments significantly enhances Michal's trustworthiness and professional appeal for organizations needing high confidentiality and stringent security standards.

Positions him uniquely to manage international cybersecurity engagements, especially in defense, diplomatic, governmental, and critical infrastructure scenarios.

Overall Professional Assessment

The addition of NATO and EU security clearances elevates Michal Everis's cybersecurity credentials to an exceptional level, demonstrating not only technical and managerial mastery but also extensive trustworthiness, reliability, and eligibility for roles handling highly sensitive and classified data on an international scale.

He is uniquely positioned for senior, sensitive cybersecurity leadership positions requiring advanced competencies, strategic insight, international coordination, and uncompromising integrity.

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