Marios THOMA

Dr. Marios Thoma is a retired military officer, having achieved the rank of Colonel in Signals. He commenced his military career after graduating from the Hellenic Military Academy and joining the National Guard of Cyprus in 1997. He holds a Master of Science degree in communications and computer science from the University of Athens, Greece, and is a graduate of the Hellenic Military School of Signals Officers, specializing in Telecommunications and Electronics.

In 2018, he obtained his PhD degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cyprus. His doctoral research focuses on cyberspace defence, particularly on modelling and early detection techniques for cyber attacks, with a specific emphasis on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).

Dr. Thoma has built extensive expertise throughout his career in areas such as Information Assurance, Development Security Operations, Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Governance, and Information Security Management. His professional experience spans a diverse range of projects, including accrediting Communication Information Systems and developing Business Continuity and Recovery Plans. Additionally, he possesses in-depth knowledge of Space, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies – Security, Hybrid Threats, and their intersection with Cybersecurity. He has actively participated in strategic, operational, and technical endeavours within both national and EU contexts.

He is a Senior Member of IEEE and an active participant in various information security organizations. Dr. Thoma also serves as the National Representative in several key committees, including CEN/CENELEC JTC 21 (AI), JTC 22 (Quantum), JTC 25 (Data and Cloud Edge), as well as ETSI/SAI and ETSI/QKD.

Currently, he holds the position of Director at Cyberecocul Global Services, a newly established startup, committed to delivering cybersecurity services spanning research, development and innovation domains.