About
Ricardo Esper
Over 35 years dedicated to information security, I’ve witnessed the complete transformation of the digital threat landscape — from early boot viruses to ransomware campaigns orchestrated by nation-states.
As CEO & founder of ness. since 1991, CISO & co-founder of IONIC Health and board member at Bekaa Trusted Advisors, I’ve built my career at the intersection of technology and corporate governance — navigating LGPD, GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2.
As a father of two daughters, I viscerally understand that protecting corporate data means protecting lives, reputations and legacies.
Career
Expertise
- Information Security Architecture
- Digital Forensics & Incident Response
- International Privacy & Compliance
- CISO Leadership & Governance
- Cyber Intelligence & OSINT
- Executive Protection (TSCM)
Certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor — Information Security Management SystemsGlobal PCS Certificações · PC01E090056
- ISO/IEC 27701:2025 Lead Auditor — Privacy Information Management SystemsGlobal PCS Certificações · PC01E090056
- CCISO — Certified Chief Information Security Officer
- CEHv8 — Certified Ethical Hacker
- GDPR Compliance Certification
International community
FAQ
What is Ricardo Esper's experience in cybersecurity?
Over 35 years, since founding ness. in 1991. He is CISO & co-founder of IONIC Health, founder of forense.io, Trustness and Infinity Safe, and on the board of Bekaa Trusted Advisors.
In which countries does he consult?
Brazil, the US and Europe — LGPD, GDPR, HIPAA and SOC 2.
What services does he offer?
CISO as a Service, compliance (LGPD/GDPR/HIPAA), digital forensics, corporate counter-espionage (TSCM), executive protection and advisory board.