Technical knowledge needs practical experience
At VigilHorizon, effective cybersecurity combines technical knowledge, practical experience and continuous analysis of real threats. Our publications draw on current standards and vendor documentation, as well as specialists’ experience with IT infrastructure and organisational security.
Our editorial principles
Knowledge centre and blog content explains technical topics and service scopes. The byline identifies the person assigned to a publication. It does not automatically mean that the entire material has undergone independent technical or legal review.
1. Research and source analysis
Source selection should consider vendor documentation, relevant standards and publications by the institutions responsible for the subject. Operational examples must be clearly distinguished from documented client engagements.
2. Defining the approach
We define the article’s scope, audience and key questions. Content should be accurate, practical and clear for those responsible for security and IT infrastructure.
3. Developing the content
The text should explain the problem, possible actions and the conditions and limitations of their use. Service descriptions must remain consistent with the agreed scope, without promises of universal effectiveness.
4. Scope of review
An expert review may be recorded on an individual publication after it has taken place, identifying the person or role, date and scope. Describing an editorial process does not confirm that every publication has received that review.
Regulatory content requires the relevant jurisdiction, entity type and current legislation to be established. A guide does not replace individual legal assessment or confirm an organisation’s compliance.
5. Publication
After editing, the content is published in the VigilHorizon Knowledge Centre or blog with information about the responsible author and in accordance with our editorial process.
6. Updates
Changes to legislation, documentation or service scope may require a publication to be updated. The date and description of an actual change help readers understand its scope; they do not confirm that the entire publication has been reviewed again.
Experts working with VigilHorizon
CISO / CTO
Hubert Pasternak
Co-founder and CISO / CTO of VigilHorizon. He is responsible for the company’s technology direction and the security strategy behind its services. He connects IT architecture development with risk management so that technology decisions support business goals and organisational resilience. He oversees the selection and integration of solutions, security standards, and incident detection and response processes. He supports technical teams in translating requirements into coherent, scalable solutions. His approach centres on informed technology decisions, clear responsibilities and continuous improvement of the protection provided to client environments.
CEO
Jakub Marciniak
Co-founder and CEO of VigilHorizon. He leads business development, sales and marketing, as well as relationships with clients and partners. His focus is on building the brand, developing the service offering and clearly communicating the value of cybersecurity services. He combines knowledge of the IT sector with an understanding of clients’ business goals, helping them define their needs and the scope of cooperation. He works with the technical team to align proposals with each organisation’s priorities, capabilities and scale. His approach centres on a clear sales process, lasting partnerships and the company’s long-term growth.
Marek Jakubowski
IT Operations and Observability Expert
Director of IT Operations • Enea Centrum Sp. z o.o.
Has extensive experience managing enterprise IT operations and environments with demanding availability and continuity requirements. Reviews material on NOC, infrastructure monitoring, observability and IT service management.
Areas of expertise: enterprise IT operations, observability, maintenance and availability.
Szymon Matylla
NIS2, ISO 27001 and GDPR expert
Data Protection Officer • GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIS2 Expert
Has extensive experience helping organisations build information security management systems, protect personal data and meet GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIS2 requirements.
Areas of expertise: NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, compliance, risk management and information security.
Renata Urowska
Legal and Compliance Expert
Attorney-at-law • Kancelaria Radcy Prawnego Renata Urowska
Specialises in commercial law and business legal support. Reviews material on compliance, organisational accountability, NIS2 and legal aspects of cybersecurity.
Areas of expertise: law, NIS2 and compliance.
Edward Starczewski
IT Infrastructure Expert
Senior IT Infrastructure Consultant
Has extensive experience designing and maintaining IT infrastructure for large organisations, including the financial sector. Supports secure infrastructure design and architectural consulting.
Areas of expertise: technical infrastructure and consulting.
Elmira Aliyeva
Information security expert
Information Security Specialist • IT Security Auditor
Specialises in information security, risk analysis and IT security audits. Gained experience in the financial sector and now helps organisations assess infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services and identity management systems.
Areas of expertise: information security, IT security audits, Microsoft 365 Security, IAM and risk analysis.
Our responsibility
Our publications are educational and informational. Although we work to keep them aligned with current knowledge and law, they do not replace an individual technical assessment, security audit or legal advice tailored to a particular organisation.
Why do we do this?
We aim to build one of Poland’s most reliable resources on cybersecurity, security monitoring, SOC, NOC and NIS2 requirements. Responsible publishing should draw on practitioners’ experience and expert review.
Publication principles
We identify relevant primary sources where they are needed to check technical and regulatory claims. A content or link update is distinguished from the publication date and any expert review. Educational scenarios are labelled as illustrations, not client engagement results.
Explore our articles
Our publications help readers understand a topic and prepare questions for their IT or security team or legal adviser. Sources and the scope of a dated update are provided with the material. Before making a decision, check that the stated conditions apply to your organisation.