José Costa

José Costa is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer at Critical Software since April 2019, with extensive experience in IT audit and cyber security. Previous roles include IT Audit Manager at Itau BBA, overseeing cyber security audits and risk assessments, and IT Audit Manager | Cyber Security Audit Portfolio Manager at Credit Suisse, responsible for continuous monitoring of the bank's cyber security processes. José has also served as Information Security and Technology Risk Manager at UBS, leading global assessments of IT and security risks, and as Information Technology Audit Manager at Roche, where responsibilities included leading global audits and advising on IT processes. Earlier career stages include a Senior Information Security and Technology Consultant at Deloitte, delivering advisory projects in IT assurance and security, and an internship at Vodafone focusing on internal control frameworks. José holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Business Management from Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa.