Lyzia van Iterson

Head of Information Security | Securing Customer Applications @ LKQ Europe

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Lyzia is a Cybersecurity Leader and Advisor with 30 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. He is currently the Head of Security for Customer Applications at LKQ Europe, a leading distributor of automotive parts and accessories. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the security of the digital platforms and services that serve its customers across Europe. Lyzia combines his technical expertise, business acumen, and design thinking skills to advise and guide organizations on how to use technology to support and transform their business in a secure manner. He helps companies by assessing their Cybersecurity posture, defining their strategy, and implementing and improving their Cybersecurity capabilities and culture. He is fostering optimism and positivity in the cybersecurity industry to drive change. He is also a frequent speaker, moderator, and panelist on Cybersecurity topics and trends.

Experience

  • Head of Events at Cyber Security District
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • LKQ Europe ()
    • Head of Information Security | Customer Applications
      Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Regional Information Security Officer at Fource Automotive Source
      Dec 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Cybersecurity Program Leader at Fluor Corporation
    May 2016 - Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Leading the Information Security Integration Program for a recently acquired operating company. Key deliverables: Develop and implement a Cybersecurity Governance structure The development and implementation of the program to integrate Cybersecurity capabilities and transform towards Secure by Design. Operationalize the Information Security Management System Implementation of Cybersecurity Hygiene aligned CIS Critical Security Controls with ISO27001 based policies Continuous Vulnerability Management Security Information & Event Management - SIEM Incident Response Information Security Awareness Data Classification, and Protection Application Security Cloud Security Perimeter Security (OKTA, ZScaler, WAN, Cloud)

  • Cybersecurity Consulting, Pre‐sales, and New Business Development Leader at CSC
    May 2013 - Apr 2016 · 3 yrs

    Lead Cybersecurity Consulting and new business development Key Deliverables: Develop Cybersecurity awareness within the sales teams New Business Development initiatives Strategic Cybersecurity Consulting Development of strategic Cybersecurity Roadmaps for customers Bid work within global strategic growth teams (RFI, RFP) Cybersecurity Workshop development and delivery Thought leadership development and Content Marketing

  • IT Director & Chief Digital at Teidem B.V.
    Oct 2011 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Leading the Digital Transformation Initiative to digitalize every business process into a single, unified experience. Key Deliverables: Recruit and retain the team to execute the digitalization strategy Omnichannel Sales Tools for iPad and Web Product Lifecycle Management portal API and service bus to integrate tools used by the customers, suppliers, internal design, sales, and supply chain. Product Data Management Digital Corporate Identity