Summary
Nicolas M is a Principal Cyber Security Consultant based in Nicosia with a decade of hands-on experience in offensive security, vulnerability research, and security architecture. He leads formal penetration tests, physical and wireless assessments, and security audits for diverse clients, blending technical depth from roles at Grant Thornton, Bulletproof, and Circles with entrepreneurial leadership as Director of RUNESEC. A former OWASP Cyprus Chapter leader and MSc in Cyber Security from De Montfort, he combines community-driven knowledge sharing with practical red-team skills and threat research. Nicolas has a track record of turning deep technical analysis into actionable remediation and detection guidance, including malware analysis and proof-of-concept development. Known for a clear-eyed view that many breaches stem from human factors, he pairs technical defenses with pragmatic advice to reduce real-world risk. He brings military discipline and team leadership experience to high-pressure engagements, making him effective at coordinating complex assessments and driving organizational security improvements.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, Fist Class Honours, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, Fist Class Honours at Northumbria University
Master of Science (MSc), Cyber Security, Master of Science (MSc), Cyber Security at De Montfort University
English, Greek