Summary
Eugene Taylashev is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with 13+ years driving information security governance, risk management, and compliance across financial institutions and top consulting firms. As Director of Information Security Governance and former Information Security Officer, he blends hands-on security architecture and incident response experience with strategic program delivery, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PIPEDA and emerging DORA requirements. He has repeatedly built cross-functional security programs that align IT, applications and business objectives while managing supplier risk and business continuity for large, regulated environments. A CISM-certified practitioner who began his career in systems engineering and IT audit, Eugene pairs technical depth with audit rigor and a track record of running SOC 2/CSAE3416 engagements and ISO-aligned risk assessments. He also explores AI-driven productivity enhancements for financial services, demonstrating a forward-looking approach to security and innovation. Based in Kitchener with a Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, he is known for pragmatic, enterprise-focused solutions that improve resilience without blocking business momentum.
12 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Lomonosov Moscow State University
English, Spanish