Omar BENJUMEA

Omar Benjumea brings nearly 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a specialized focus on the rail sector since 2018. He has held leadership positions at prominent companies like Knorr-Bremse and Siemens. Currently, Omar serves as Field CISO at Cylus, the leader in rail cybersecurity solutions. Omar has significantly contributed to developing key industry standards, including CENELEC TS 50701 and the upcoming IEC 63452, which outlines cybersecurity requirements for rail applications. He is also an active participant in the cybersecurity working groups of UITP and UNIFE, helping to shape the future of rail cybersecurity. Beyond his professional contributions, Omar lectures on cybersecurity topics at various universities in Spain and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, where he shares valuable insights into rail cybersecurity.