This is an article published by AppSec that discusses the importance and role of Compliance Officers in European companies and public organizations. The content focuses on the regulatory landscape in Europe, particularly examining regulations such as Spain's National Security Framework (ENS), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), and the Payment Services Directive (PSD2). The article explains how these regulations require organizations to adopt stringent compliance measures in areas including cybersecurity, operational resilience, and security of electronic transactions. It outlines the responsibilities of a Compliance Officer, which include risk assessment, monitoring and reporting, employee training, and maintaining relationships with regulatory authorities. The content describes the ideal profile for a Compliance Officer, emphasizing the need for expertise in both regulatory compliance and cybersecurity, with relevant certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CISSP. It also discusses how this role should be independent from the CIO to avoid conflicts of interest. The article provides detailed explanations of each regulation's requirements and how they impact organizations across different sectors including financial services, critical infrastructure, and public administration.