About
Cícero Campelo
Cybersecurity entrepreneur · Co-founder & Business Director @ AccessOne
25+ years dedicated to cybersecurity — and the instructor behind AI Operating System for Startups.
CISSP-certified by (ISC²) since 2006 — among the first professionals in Brazil to earn the credential — with a broad portfolio of security certifications and over 25 years in the cybersecurity market.
I've led projects at large enterprises across many industries, as analyst, consultant, instructor, manager, and entrepreneur. I specialize in helping clients select and implement security controls with a vendor-neutral approach, pairing education with the adoption of emerging technologies.
Today I lead business development and consultative pre-sales as Co-founder of AccessOne, where I use AI every single day and helped the team grow the platform to over 1 million users. Based in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Roles & companies
Co-Founder & Business Director
PresentAccessOne
- Lead business development and consultative B2B enterprise pre-sales.
- Use AI every day and helped the team grow the platform to over 1 million users.
Business & Solutions Director
Trust Control
- Led the business and solutions areas for managed digital protection and 24/7 network monitoring.
Director of Services
Grupo Energy Telecom
- Directed managed technology and information-security services — cybersecurity and cloud for enterprises.
Director of Services
CoreSec Segurança da Informação
- Led delivery of information-security and IT services for enterprise clients.
Instructor & Security Consultant
Lanlink Informática
- Delivered security consulting and official training across cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
Areas of focus
Identity Governance
Implementing and managing IGA solutions for access control, automated provisioning, and regulatory compliance.
Cybersecurity
Defining and executing security strategies to protect corporate infrastructure, data, and digital assets.
B2B Enterprise Sales
Driving complex, consultative sales cycles for large corporations — translating business challenges into high-value solutions.
Compliance & Audit
Aligning to security frameworks, running access audits, and achieving compliance certifications.
Startup Ecosystem
Active in innovation ecosystems such as Cubo Itaú, connecting technology, business, and opportunities across startups and ventures.
Artificial Intelligence
Applying AI to solve business and technical challenges — accelerating processes, optimizing decisions, and creating competitive advantage.
Certifications & awards
CISSP
(ISC²)Certified Information Systems Security Professional — one of the most respected credentials in cybersecurity. Certified since 2006, among the first professionals in Brazil to earn it.
CYBERFORCE Hero
Palo Alto NetworksAwarded at Palo Alto Networks' global partner event in Las Vegas, recognizing certifications and delivered projects.
MCT
MicrosoftMicrosoft Certified Trainer — accredited to deliver official Microsoft training in security and infrastructure.
CYBERFORCE Hero — Palo Alto Networks, Las Vegas
Let's talk
Open to conversations about cybersecurity, identity governance, innovation, AI, and how AccessOne can support your company.