Bengt Engström Heino

Informations-/Cybersäkerhetsexpert och Säkerhetsarkitekt

Stockholm/Göteborg, Sweden

About

Bengt is an experienced cybersecurity consultant, information security specialist, and security architect with over 30 years of experience in complex IT and business environments across Europe, North America, and Asia. He is known for building sustainable security structures, leading incident management, and developing governance and compliance at the intersection of technology, business, and regulatory requirements. Bengt has extensive experience in program management across multiple jurisdictions and implementing NIS2, DORA, and GDPR in practical governance and control structures.

Skills

access control

Business continuity planning

CIS Controls

Compliance Management

Cybersecurity

Data Protection (GDPR)

DevOps Security

EDR/XDR

Exportkontroll

GDPR Compliance

Experience

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant/Specialist

University Hospitals

2024 — 2024 · Through Intellix Inc

Conducted a comprehensive review of University Hospitals' security governance, focusing on protecting sensitive medical information and patient safety in digital healthcare systems. Harmonized technical and organizational controls with both American and European regulations.

Independent Information & Security Specialist

Unknown

2023 — 2024 · Berlin

Worked with a financial entity in Berlin classified as an 'essential entity' under the upcoming NIS2 legislation. Conducted a full GAP analysis against NIS2's Annex I and II and relevant German regulations, leading to a comprehensive roadmap for compliance.

Security Architect & Data Security Advisor

Unknown

2022 — 2023 · Unknown

Modernized security architecture and data protection work for a tech company in a strong expansion phase. Established a structured framework for data protection according to GDPR and modernized identity and access management.

Information Security Systems Security Lead/Governance & Risk Advisor/Architecture Support

Education

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Uppsala Universitet

1985 — 1986

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Stockholm Universitet

1984 — 1985

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Televapen S1 Enköping

1984 — 1985

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Uppsala Universitet

1984 — 1985

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Sorbonne Université

1983 — 1984

Certifications

Cybersäkerhet

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Att bygga en informationssäkerhetskultur

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Ledning och samordning av informations- och cybersäkerhet

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Languages

Swedish · native

English · fluent

French · good

German · basic

Russian · basic

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Information Security Management

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Säkerhetsarkitektur

2018 — 2024 · Unknown

Established and matured security governance in organizations with rapidly changing business and regulatory requirements. Developed governance documents, processes, and control structures linking IT, business, and compliance.

Cybersecurity Project Lead

Fortune 500 and global industrial clients

2009 — 2023 · EU, USA, Asia, Israel

Led cybersecurity projects for global industrial companies and Fortune 500 firms across multiple countries and time zones. Responsible for securing encryption, identity management, and communication security in distributed and complex systems. Ensured compliance with NIS/NIS2, DORA, and NIST frameworks.

Information and Cybersecurity Advisor

Intellix Inc

2003 — Present · International

Collaborated with Intellix Inc on assignments across Europe, North America, and Asia. Worked on harmonizing security requirements between jurisdictions, businesses, and technical platforms. Developed frameworks for risk management and security architecture that function globally.

Security Governance & Compliance Consultant/Expert

Intelix Inc

2000 — 2024 · Boston, USA

Worked as an independent cybersecurity expert in international assignments focusing on security governance, compliance, and FDI-regulated projects. Established governance frameworks, conducted GAP analyses, and maturity assessments according to NIST CSF.

Cyber Security Engineer

International finance and insurance sector

2000 — Present · FDI-related

Responsible for security architecture, policy development, and risk management in the international finance and insurance sector. Established ISMS according to ISO/IEC 27001/27002, conducted GAP analyses against NIS2, DORA, GDPR, and NIST CSF, and developed risk registers and control libraries.

Information Security Manager

Nordic banks and government institutions

1995 — 2020 · Nordic countries

Established and developed information security management systems (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001 in both public and private sectors. Responsible for policy development, governance models, audits, incident management, and recovery. Implemented ISO 27035-based incident management processes.

Senior IT Security Advisor

Nordic defense industry (SAAB, Kockums, BAE, Bofors)

1990 — 2020 · Nordic countries

Strategic advisor to the Nordic defense industry focusing on system, communication, and signal security in classified environments. Developed security strategies, architectures, and communication solutions for high confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Bengt Engström Heino

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About

Skills

Experience

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant/Specialist

Independent Information & Security Specialist

Security Architect & Data Security Advisor

Information Security Systems Security Lead/Governance & Risk Advisor/Architecture Support

Education

:null in Russian A

:null in French with legal orientation

:null in Company officer training

:null in Eastern European studies integrated basic course

:null in Economics

Certifications

Cybersäkerhet

Att bygga en informationssäkerhetskultur

Ledning och samordning av informations- och cybersäkerhet

Languages

Interested in working with Bengt?

Cybersecurity Project Lead

Information and Cybersecurity Advisor

Security Governance & Compliance Consultant/Expert

Cyber Security Engineer

Information Security Manager

Senior IT Security Advisor