Jose Palacio

Jose Palacio is an experienced cybersecurity professional currently serving as a Villager at Team8 since June 2022, contributing to a global community focused on cybersecurity innovation and collaboration. As Global Head of Threat Detection and Security Operations and Global Head of Cybersecurity Risk Audit at Banco Santander since July 2017, Jose leads the internal audit functions for cybersecurity risk. Previous roles include IT & Operations Internal Audit Director and IT Audit Director at Santander Bank, where responsibilities encompassed managing internal audits across various business lines. Jose's extensive background in IT auditing began with positions at Banco Santander and Hewlett-Packard, complemented by a robust educational foundation including an MBA and multiple certifications in information security.