CISSP Jorge Mario Ochoa
CISO, Mentor, and Board Member in Guatemala
Cybersecurity Executive | Security Magazine Top Leader 2024 | ISC2 Global
Achievement Award Winner | Co-author "The CISO Mentor"
I've spent 20+ years protecting 50M+ users across Fortune 500 organizations in Latin America. Currently CEO of CSI LATAM, transforming regional cybersecurity through consulting, training, and thought leadership.
What drives me: Service. Whether it's building 24/7 SOCs that protect millions,
training the next generation of CISOs, or literally building homes for those
in need—I believe in using our skills to make a real impact.
My approach combines:
- Technical depth: 35+ certifications (CISSP, CISM, C|CISO), MIT credentials
- Business perspective: MBA + 6 additional Master's degrees
- Human understanding: Ph.D. (candidate) in Psychology
- Global experience: Keynote speaker across 3 continents, 50+ conferences
Beyond the credentials, I'm:
- ISC2 Americas Representative (Chapter Advisory Committee)
- Global Achievement Awards Committee Member
- President, ISC2 Guatemala Chapter (Award Winner)
- Regular contributor: ISC2 Magazine, EC-Council Magazine
- Passionate about education, mentorship, and Latin American cybersecurity
Recognitions:
🏆 Security Magazine Top Cybersecurity Leader
🏆 ISC2 Continental Achievement Award (Senior Information Security Professional) 2017
🏆EC-Council Global Achievement Award (Innnovative project of the Year) 2017
🏆 Favikon Top 20 Most Influential on LinkedIn (Guatemala)
Let's connect if you're interested in:
✓ LATAM cybersecurity landscape
✓ CISO leadership and career development
✓ Board-level cyber risk communication
✓ Building security programs that enable business
linkedin.com/in/jmochoagt