During this Vision Dinner, Athina Syrrou, Senior Director Tech Risk Operations at Booking.com, will explain how the company approaches cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security awareness. She will share how security and risk initiatives across the organization are translated into a coherent narrative for leadership and the board, providing clarity on priorities, risk ownership, and decision-making. Athina will explore how Booking.com identifies its most critical security risks, balances regulatory requirements with business objectives, and determines which risks to mitigate, accept, or avoid. She will also discuss the challenge of embedding effective security awareness across a diverse ecosystem of employees, customers, and partners, ensuring the right level of engagement without creating unnecessary friction.
Leaders in Cybersecurity
CPE points | 2 points
17:30 | Start of program (including presentation, discussion and 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Language: English
Restaurant ‘t Amsterdammertje, Loenen aan de Vecht
Senior Director Tech Risk Operations
Athina is a technology, cybersecurity, and risk leader with 20 years of international experience across various industries. Currently serving as the Senior Director of the Technology Risk Operations department at Booking.com, she leads global teams across cybersecurity, strategic programs, and risk governance for security, safety, and fraud. She began her career as an Electrical and Computer Engineer and software developer before transitioning into consulting at KPMG. Since then, she has successfully driven digital resilience and enterprise security in pivotal leadership roles at Booking.com, Booking Holdings, HEINEKEN International, and ING Bank.
How do you create a cybersecurity strategy that not only protects the organization, but also enables business growth? How do you communicate complex security and risk programs to executive leadership in a way that drives alignment, focus, and informed decision-making?
During this Vision Dinner, Athina Syrrou, Senior Director Tech Risk Operations at Booking.com, will explain how the company approaches cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security awareness. She will share how security and risk initiatives across the organization are translated into a coherent narrative for leadership and the board, providing clarity on priorities, risk ownership, and decision-making. Athina will explore how Booking.com identifies its most critical security risks, balances regulatory requirements with business objectives, and determines which risks to mitigate, accept, or avoid. She will also discuss the challenge of embedding effective security awareness across a diverse ecosystem of employees, customers, and partners, ensuring the right level of engagement without creating unnecessary friction.
Join this session to exchange insights with peers and explore how security leaders are balancing regulatory compliance, cyber risk, and business velocity in an increasingly complex governance landscape. We look forward to welcoming you!
