Europe’s Visionary Cybersecurity Leaders to Watch, 2026
ON THE COVER
Dr. Tobias Scharnowski
Dr. Tobias Scharnowski has built his career around a simple but important question: what happens when software behaves differently from how it was expected to behave? As co-founder and CEO of Fuzzware, he works at the intersection of academic research, vulnerability research, and practical cybersecurity. His focus is embedded software, the code that controls products such as vehicles, medical devices, and industrial systems.
Colchix
Gianni Valerio, Co-Founder and CEO of Colchix, is an Italian technology entrepreneur focused on helping organisations navigate the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. His journey into cybersecurity came through his experience in the technology industry and his growing awareness of how quickly generative AI was becoming part of everyday work.
THREAT-WATCH
Konstantinos Chatzistavrou
Konstantinos Chatzistavrou is the founder of THREAT-WATCH, a boutique managed security service provider based in Thessaloniki, Greece. His journey in cybersecurity began long before he started a company. While still in secondary school, he started sharing technical breakdowns, security analysis, and threat research on LinkedIn.
EC-Council University
Lata Bavisi is a passionate and visionary leader who currently serves as the President of EC-Council University. With a deep belief in the power of education and the transformative potential of online learning, she has dedicated herself to empowering individuals across the globe to excel in the vital field of cybersecurity.
Ilantus & Network Intelligence
Arun K. Singh
Arun K. Singh currently serves as the Global CEO and President of Ilantus Services, a leader in providing identity-centric, holistic cybersecurity solutions. Last year, Ilantus Services was acquired by Network Intelligence, a digital security company. In addition to his role at Ilantus, he is also the CEO of Network Intelligence for the Americas region. Arun began his career as a cryptographer and security research professional. His journey into cybersecurity started during his academic years at IIT Kanpur, India.
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