Cybersecurity in the Dominican Republic is moving from reactive defense to structured, risk-led leadership. As financial services, government, and enterprise organizations modernize, CISOs are taking on a clearer role in governance, resilience, and business alignment.
The leaders below stand out for their influence, experience, and visibility in the local cybersecurity ecosystem. Each one plays a role in shaping how security programs are built and scaled in the country.
Juan Matos
Chief Information Security Officer, Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII)
Juan Matos brings more than two decades of experience across IT, cybersecurity, and regulatory environments. His work sits at the intersection of public sector security, compliance, and large-scale data protection.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/juanmatos
Carlos Fernández, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CDPSE
CISO and IT Security Leader
Carlos Fernández is a highly credentialed security leader with deep experience in governance, risk, and compliance. He is known locally for his hands-on approach to security program design and risk management.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/carlosfernandezr/en
Diego L.
Chief Information Security Officer
Diego is a seasoned CISO with a strong background in financial services and operational risk. His career spans more than 20 years in IT and cybersecurity leadership roles.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/diego-l-02a6a366
Miguel Roman
Chief Information Security Officer
Miguel focuses on cybersecurity strategy, cloud security architecture, and enterprise risk management. His work supports secure digital transformation in regulated environments.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/miguel-rom%C3%A1n-85a73b47/en
Jhonatan Carvajal
Chief Information Security Officer
Jhonatan is a cybersecurity and risk management leader with over 15 years of experience. His background includes building security frameworks and aligning security with business priorities.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhonatancarvajal
Abraham Núñez
Cybersecurity Executive and Principal Consultant
Abraham operates as a trusted security advisor and vCISO for organizations across the region. His work spans security operations, consulting, and executive-level risk strategy.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamnunez
Freddy Perez, CIA, MBA, PMP
Vice President of Information Security
Freddy plays a key role in shaping cybersecurity policy within the Dominican banking sector. He also chairs the national banking cybersecurity committee, helping align institutions on shared threats and controls.
Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-perez-cia-mba-pmp-974012a
Francisco Antonio Batista GarcÃa
Information Security Leader, BANFONDESA
Francisco has built a career around security governance, compliance, and risk management. He has recently taken on expanded CISO-level responsibilities within the financial sector.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/batistafrancisco/en
Andres Mora
Chief Information Security Officer
Andres has led SOC and CSIRT operations and is known for building and scaling security teams. His focus includes incident response, detection, and operational resilience.
Profile: https://do.linkedin.com/in/andresmoracyber/en
Why These CISOs Matter
These leaders reflect a broader shift in how cybersecurity is approached in the Dominican Republic. Security is no longer a technical afterthought. It is a core part of trust, compliance, and business continuity.
As regional threats grow and regulatory expectations rise, CISOs like these will continue to influence how organizations across the country think about risk, resilience, and leadership.