Horica "Rico" Ionescu, CISSP

Information Security Professional

About

Horica "Rico" Ionescu is an information security leader with nearly a decade of experience driving security operations and regulatory compliance in the software industry. He is motivated by driving cultural change to embed secure practices across teams and business processes.He is currently an Information Security Manager at Finvi, where he oversees the information security team.Outside of work, Rico is a voracious reader who enjoys a good cup of coffee, mountain biking, and spending time with his family. He currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

Portfolio

  • Resume available here

offerings

  • Mentoring: Rico offers free 1-on-1 guidance for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers, build confidence as leaders, or grow in the field of cybersecurity.

  • Cybersecurity Book Club: A book club open to anyone interested in reading cybersecurity related books and discussing them in a virtual setting with like-minded people. Find out more at cyberbookclub.hionescu.com.

  • Public Speaking: Rico is a passionate public speaker who shares insights on leadership, career development, and cybersecurity. He brings real-world experience and practical advice to every talk, inspiring audiences to grow with purpose and navigate change with confidence.

  • Information Security Management: Rico helps organizations build and lead effective security operations teams while driving regulatory compliance initiatives. He brings practical leadership to build and mature information security programs tailored to business needs. While currently leading security operations at Finvi, Rico is open to discussing opportunities where his background could support organizations seeking to advance their security posture.

Contact

For inquiries or to start a conversation, reach out to Rico by email or LinkedIn:
[email protected]
linkedin.com/in/horica-ionescu/