Ivan Makatura

  • Cybersecurity Director at U. S. Steel Košice | Managing Partner at Makatura & Semančín

Ivan Makatura is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership across the private, public, and legal sectors.

Previously served as Director General and Chairman of the Board of Slovakia’s Cyber Security Competence and Certification Centre, representing Slovakia on the Governing Board of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre. His career in cybersecurity spans significant roles across the private and public sectors, including a stint as an Executive Consultant at IBM Security Services and Chief Security Officer at several major banks.

He is a certified cybersecurity auditor, judicial expert, and experienced presenter, as well as a well-versed author and lecturer actively contributing to the development of national and EU cybersecurity capabilities. He plays a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity governance, policymaking, standardization, and education initiatives, with a focus on bridging legal, technical, and strategic aspects of cybersecurity.

Positions: Cybersecurity Director at U. S. Steel Košice | Managing Partner at Makatura & Semančín | Chairman of the Slovak Association of Cybersecurity | ISACA Slovakia Board Member | Founding Chairman of itSMF Slovakia

Sessions

  • Panel discussion (SK)

  • ITSM as the backbone of cybersecurity: Practical links and regulatory framework (SK)

    Cybersecurity is not an isolated discipline, but an integral part of IT service management. The presentation will show how security measures according to the new decree and the principles of ISO/IEC 27001 can be effectively integrated into ITSM processes (incident, change, problem, risk). We will focus on the intersections between ITIL and cybersecurity legal requirements, typical shortcomings in practice and how ITSM can help organizations meet legislative obligations without unnecessary bureaucracy. Participants will receive practical guidance on how to improve service continuity, auditability and resilience through a unified approach to ITSM and security.