Mark Barwinski is a global cybersecurity executive with over 22 years of leadership experience spanning financial services, professional consulting, manufacturing, and government intelligence.
As the former Global Head of Cyber Operations at UBS, he spearheaded security strategies, enhanced detection capabilities through machine learning, and optimized global Security Operations Center (SOC) performance.
Mark began his career at the National Security Agency (NSA), where he played a pivotal role in offensive and defensive cyber operations.
His work extended across multiple continents, including intelligence support in Germany, Canada, Central, and South America.
He also completed two voluntary deployments to Afghanistan, advising military leadership on securing high-risk operations and leading advanced bi-lateral cybersecurity initiatives, earning multiple commendations from senior military officials.
At PwC and Siemens, Mark revitalized cybersecurity teams, developed next-generation defenses, and orchestrated responses to nation-state threats.
His leadership drove the creation of advanced anti-phishing platforms, incident response frameworks, and threat intelligence programs, which transformed security operations for global enterprises.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Mark is a dedicated cybersecurity advocate and writer, contributing to South American newspapers to elevate public awareness on cyber threats.
He also advises startups, shaping global strategies, optimizing security operations, and reinforcing technical processes.
Outside of cybersecurity, Mark is an avid sailor, having navigated the North Sea, Southern Ocean, and Cape Horn.
He is currently preparing for a potential Pacific Northwest Passage (PNW) expedition in the coming years.