André Lameiras

André Lameiras

Senior Territory PR Specialist


Education? M.A. in Political Sciences

Highlights of your career? There’s a few things I am proud of, being a founding member of a film festival, working for the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of EU in 2021 and, of course, joining ESET.

Position and history at ESET? Joined ESET in 2022 as a Security Writer

What malware do you hate the most? Malware targeting civil infrastructure

Favorite activities? Building Lego, reading, traveling.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace? Anything you do online can be tracked. Just keep that in mind.

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it? Pentium II running Windows 95 when I was 7 years old. Still remember having no clue what that useless Internet Explorer icon was for.

Favorite computer game/activity? Age of Empires II, Sims and all racing games. Nowadays Rayman Legends


12 articles by André Lameiras

Compliance and Regulations

What Common Criteria Certification means for ESET Endpoint Security

What Common Criteria Certification means for ESET Endpoint Security

Compliance and Regulations

What Common Criteria Certification means for ESET Endpoint Security

When it comes to IT security technologies, independent tests and certifications help decision-makers assess solutions and evaluate their performance.

André Lameiras 02 Apr 2026 3 min. read


Threat Intelligence

ESET at Gartner 2025: Threat Intelligence – a piece of the puzzle that delivers unique insights

ESET at Gartner 2025: Threat Intelligence – a piece of the puzzle that delivers unique insights

Threat Intelligence

ESET at Gartner 2025: Threat Intelligence – a piece of the puzzle that delivers unique insights

At the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit (September 22–24), ESET highlighted why high-quality Cyber Threat Intelligence is an essential for cyber resilience.

André Lameiras 03 Oct 2025 3 min. read


Threat Intelligence

Prevention-first security begins with data-enhanced insight: Meet ESET Threat Intelligence

Prevention-first security begins with data-enhanced insight: Meet ESET Threat Intelligence

Threat Intelligence

Prevention-first security begins with data-enhanced insight: Meet ESET Threat Intelligence

Supporting threat hunters and incident response teams with hands-on data is crucial, as it not only safeguards organizations but provides the basis for a proactive prevention-first security strategy.

Márk Szabó, James Shepperd, André Lameiras 17 Sep 2025 6 min. read


Threat landscape

Why genuine digital sovereignty requires European IT security

Why genuine digital sovereignty requires European IT security

Threat landscape

Why genuine digital sovereignty requires European IT security

As Europe is rocked by recent global developments, it should harness the talent of its capable citizens to secure Europe physically and digitally.

Márk Szabó and André Lameiras 25 Jun 2025 3 min. read


Threat landscape

Critical Infrastructure: Healthcare in the crosshairs of cyber attackers

Critical Infrastructure: Healthcare in the crosshairs of cyber attackers

Threat landscape

Critical Infrastructure: Healthcare in the crosshairs of cyber attackers

Among the diversity of attacks on critical infrastructure, ensuring security for healthcare remains central to the trust we place in government and the IT sector. Let’s take a look at where things stand.

Márk Szabó and André Lameiras 12 Jun 2025 6 min. read


Compliance and Regulations

What experts think of NIS2 and how it can help your business

What experts think of NIS2 and how it can help your business

Compliance and Regulations

What experts think of NIS2 and how it can help your business

NIS2 was a major topic at the Tech for Good EMEA Regional Conference in October 2023 – where ESET Government Affairs Director Andy Garth discussed with thought leaders and cybersecurity stakeholders updates from their areas of expertise.

André Lameiras 16 Feb 2024 4 min. read


Compliance and Regulations

NIS2 enforcement, supervision and penalties: How does it work?

NIS2 enforcement, supervision and penalties: How does it work?

Compliance and Regulations

NIS2 enforcement, supervision and penalties: How does it work?

The NIS2 foresees enforcement mechanisms to ensure effective compliance with the rules and sanctions in case of breach of the rules.

André Lameiras 13 Mar 2023 3 min. read


Compliance and Regulations

NIS2: The duty to report

NIS2: The duty to report

Compliance and Regulations

NIS2: The duty to report

With the advent of the NIS2 Directive, in addition to the duty of care, the duty to report, which already existed under the original NIS Directive, will be fleshed out.

André Lameiras 13 Mar 2023 3 min. read


Compliance and Regulations

The duty of care under NIS2

The duty of care under NIS2

Compliance and Regulations

The duty of care under NIS2

The duty of care is an important distinction within NIS2, one which has a broad impact.

André Lameiras 13 Mar 2023 3 min. read