Cyber Governance & Digital Resilience Advisory

Translating cyber complexity into strategic clarity

Independent advisory at the intersection of cybersecurity governance, EU regulation, and digital resilience — for organisations navigating an increasingly complex threat and compliance landscape.

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12+ Years International Experience

12 National Assessments Led

PhD University of Warwick

Oxford Research Fellow

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About

The bridge between policy, technology,
and boardroom decisions

With over a decade of experience spanning the University of Oxford, NATO, the European Parliament, Europol, ENISA, and leading professional services firms, I bring a rare combination of academic rigour, policy expertise, and private sector insight to cybersecurity governance.

PhD in EU-US Cybersecurity Cooperation (University of Warwick), Oxford Research Fellow

12 national cyber maturity assessments across 4 continents with World Bank, ITU & UK FCDO

Deep expertise in DORA, NIS2, AI Act, CRA — from policy design to implementation

Advisory Services

How I help organisations

Strategic advisory tailored to your governance, compliance, and resilience challenges — delivered with clarity and precision.

EU Regulation Readiness

Navigate the evolving European regulatory landscape with confidence. From gap assessments to governance frameworks, I help organisations understand what new regulations mean for them — and build a clear roadmap to compliance.

DORANIS2AI ActCRAGDPR

Cyber Governance & Risk Advisory

Align your security posture with business strategy. I provide maturity assessments, risk evaluations, and strategic recommendations that connect technical security with organisational objectives and board-level decision-making.

NIST CSFGRCBIARisk Assessment

Executive Workshops & Training

Equip your leadership with the cyber fluency they need. From board awareness programmes to deep-dive masterclasses on EU regulations and AI governance, I design and deliver sessions calibrated to senior audiences.

Board BriefingsMasterclassesAI Governance

Research & International Projects

Evidence-based research, policy analysis, and expert consultation for international organisations, think tanks, and EU-funded initiatives. Drawing on extensive experience with the World Bank, ITU, ENISA, and NATO.

Policy ResearchCapacity BuildingNational Assessments

Career

Selected experience

A track record built across governments, international organisations, academia, and the private sector.

2024 — Present

Senior Security Consultant

Unisys — Budapest

Acting Deputy CSO for the European Central Bank. Leading vulnerability management. Delivering internal advisory on DORA, NIS2, AI Act, and post-quantum cryptography readiness.

2022 — 2024

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

PwC CEE — Budapest

Led cyber governance, risk, and compliance engagements. NIST CSF maturity assessments, BIA, and third-party risk reviews. CEE Tower Keeper for Strategy, Risk & Controls.

2017 — 2022

Research Fellow

University of Oxford — Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre

Led the Cybersecurity Capacity Maturity Model (CMM) for Nations. Conducted 12 national assessments with World Bank, ITU, and UK FCDO. Led global revision engaging 150+ experts. College tutor in EU Politics and International Security.

2016 — 2017

Junior Policy Officer · Associate Fellow

NATO · EUISS — Brussels

Arms control policy negotiation at NATO HQ. Led research for EU Cyber Capacity Building Toolkit at EUISS.

2015 — 2016

Policy Assistant

Europol EC3 — The Hague

Cybercrime policy analysis and strategic communications at the European Cybercrime Centre.

2013 — 2014

Policy Advisor to MEP

European Parliament — Brussels

Advised on EU Cybersecurity Strategy, NIS Directive, GDPR, and Europol dossiers. Authored amendments that won legislative approval.

Credentials

Why organisations trust my advisory

Combining academic depth with operational experience to deliver strategic clarity.

PhD, University of Warwick

Doctoral research on EU-US cybersecurity cooperation. Visiting Scholar at Georgetown University.

12 National Assessments

Led cyber maturity assessments for governments across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific in partnership with World Bank and ITU.

Oxford · NATO · EU · Europol

Career spanning the institutions that shape global cybersecurity policy and governance frameworks.

Published Researcher

Peer-reviewed publications in Policing journal, Computers & Security, and co-authored policy reports with international impact.

International Speaker

Keynote and panel presentations at high-level events including the Leangkollen Security Conference and UN Headquarters.

WITSEC Community

Active mentor supporting women's advancement in cybersecurity. Passionate about building inclusive security communities.

Research

Selected publications

Peer-reviewed research and policy work shaping cybersecurity governance.

EU's Emerging Strategic Cyber Culture(s)

Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice, 2018

The Solution is in the Details: Building Cybersecurity Capacity in Europe

Creese, Dutton, Esteve-González, Goldsmith, Nagyfejeo, Saunders, von Solms & Weisser Harris, 2022

Cybersecurity Education, Awareness Raising, and Training Initiatives: National Level Evidence-Based Results

Computers & Security, Vol. 119, 2022

Transatlantic Collaboration in Countering Cyber Terrorism

In: Terrorism Online, Routledge, 2015

Get in Touch

Let's discuss your governance
and resilience challenges

Whether you're navigating new EU regulations, building a cyber governance framework, or seeking strategic advisory — I'd welcome the opportunity to explore how I can support your objectives.

eva.nagyfejeo@hotmail.com +36 30 828 7254 LinkedIn

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