About Cerberus

A sovereign cyber defence partner

Cerberus exists to protect what matters most — national systems, sensitive data, and public trust. Calm under threat, precise in response.

Our Foundations

Why Cerberus

Why the name Cerberus

Why the name Cerberus

Cerberus, inspired by the mythological three-headed guardian of the underworld, embodies the perfect symbol for a cybersecurity company. Just as Cerberus protects the gates of the underworld, we guard your digital domains against unauthorised access and cyber threats. Each head of Cerberus represents one of our three core pillars: advanced technology, vigilant monitoring, and rapid response.

Why Portugal

Why Portugal

Portugal stands out as an ideal home for a cybersecurity company due to its geopolitical neutrality, fostering trust and collaboration across global markets. Unlike nations with agendas that include embedding backdoors into systems, Portugal prioritises transparency, security, and ethical standards. Its strategic position as a gateway between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, robust legal framework, and commitment to privacy provide a stable, secure environment for our operations.

Mission Statement

Our mission

At Cerberus, our mission is to empower governments worldwide to protect their critical infrastructure, secure sensitive data, and combat evolving cyber threats. Through cutting-edge technology, tailored strategies, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we strive to enhance national security, foster digital resilience, and enable trust in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Together, we safeguard the future of governance and the well-being of citizens across the globe.

Earth from orbit encircled by a secure network lattice
  • 24/7Monitoring & response coverage
  • 1,000+Substations secured on a single national grid
  • 100%Focus on sovereign & public-sector missions
Leadership

Our team

Cerberus brings together leaders in intelligence, technology, and government advisory.

Amb. ShivShanker Nair GCEG. OV

Amb. ShivShanker Nair GCEG. OV

Advisor

A global expert in strategic communications, financial advisory, and conflict resolution with over 20 years of experience. Serving as Tuvalu's Ambassador for Oceans and Climate Change and founder of Suez Capital Lda, he has led landmark infrastructure projects in Africa and Latin America, advising governments on FDI, strategic planning, and financial engineering.

Prasath Nanayakkara

Prasath Nanayakkara

Director

Chairman of two Silicon Valley-based startups: 1 Billion Tech, a leading software engineering company, and MillionSpaces, a marketplace for booking event spaces online. With over 20 years of consulting and management experience across the USA, Brazil, UK, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Sri Lanka.

Christian Persurich

Christian Persurich

Director

Brings over 20 years of expertise as a criminologist, researcher, and former intelligence officer. With experience in Italy and internationally, he has led efforts to counter terrorism and conducted complex investigations into violent crimes.

Gianluca Tirozzi

Gianluca Tirozzi

Director

A former Italian intelligence officer with extensive experience in social sciences research at IESE Business School, Navarra University. Specialising in countering Islamist terrorism, he has managed information sources in foreign operational settings and is fluent in Arabic.

Ras Withanage

Ras Withanage

Director

Oversees the Information Technology vertical at Suez Holdings Group. With over two decades of expertise across banking, telecommunications, media, and IT, he focuses on disruptive technologies, product development, and renewable energy.

Rustam Ismailov

Rustam Ismailov

Director

A seasoned business development professional who led product development at Suez Technologies for two flagship offerings — the Scheduit App and Hippo Data, a social media analytics engine — and forged strategic partnerships with key market influencers.

Our Expertise

The blend behind our defence

Technical expertise, analytical precision, and interpersonal excellence — applied to sovereign missions.

State-of-the-Art Technical Skills

Advanced threat detection tools, programming expertise, and mastery of network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

Advanced Analytical Capabilities

Quick identification of vulnerabilities, deep understanding of attack vectors, and prompt incident response to neutralise threats.

Up-to-Date Industry Knowledge

Familiarity with the latest cybersecurity trends — ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats — keeping defences a step ahead.

Ethical Hacking Expertise

Skilled in penetration testing to simulate attacks and strengthen defences against real-world threats.

Clear Communication & Collaboration

Working closely with stakeholders, explaining risk in plain language, and developing customised security strategies.

Certified Professionals

Holding top industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CEH — a commitment to the highest standards.

Proactive & Adaptable

A mindset focused on innovation and critical thinking, adapting continuously to evolving threats.

Secure sovereign systems with confidence.

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