Chizor Malize is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC). She has over two decades of professional experience that cuts across marketing, business process re-engineering, market growth strategy, reputation management and business consulting.She has led various strategic and transformational projects in the financial services sector, local and international, in strategy, product marketing, electronic banking, retail, wholesale, private banking and brand repositioning. Her financial services experience spans several institutions such as Valucard Nigeria Plc, Standard Trust Bank/United Bank for Africa and Access Bank Nigeria Plc. She launched and managed several of these Nigerian financial institutions in 8 African countries and the United Kingdom.Prior to assuming the role at FITC, Chizor was a Founding Partner and CEO at Brandzone Consulting LLC. She led the firm’s Consulting practice serving major international and indigenous organizations of repute while creating thought leadership to advance businesses. She has been a mentor to a number of new ventures and advisor to Executives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Marketing. She is a professional member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), London and Chartered Institute of Marketing, Nigeria. She is an Executive Education Alumna of the London Business School, UK and the Columbia University, New York, United States. She is a recipient of Marketing and Leadership awards. She won the award for Marketing Personality of the year 2016 and the African Leadership Excellence Award 2017.

Taiye Lambo is a highly accomplished Information Security Executive with over 33 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity across four continents. Born in Nigeria and later moving to the United Kingdom and the United States, he has held significant leadership positions in both government and commercial sectors. Taiye is recognized as a thought leader, visionary, pioneer, and serial entrepreneur in the field of cybersecurity.

 

His career highlights include serving as the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Atlanta, holding the position of Director of Strategy and Continuous Improvement for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Information Security Department, and working as an Independent Consultant to the United Nations. Taiye has founded several organizations, including CyberCops Europe, the UK Honeynet Project, eFortresses, CloudeAssurance, and the Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute (HISPI).

 

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Taiye Lambo is dedicated to mentoring and investing in the next generation of leaders, particularly in the field of cybersecurity. He has authored a book titled "Attribution," addressing global issues such as social injustice, cybersecurity, family breakdown, and autism. His book also emphasizes the challenges of attribution in social and cyber spaces and encourages young individuals to contribute to closing the skills gap and diversity issues in cybersecurity.

 

Taiye Lambo's passion for social justice, cybersecurity, and mentoring has led him to engage in various initiatives and organizations related to these causes. He holds certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and ISO 27001 Auditor. Taiye is proficient in English and Yoruba and is actively involved in causes related to civil rights, economic empowerment, education, human rights, disaster relief, poverty alleviation, science and technology, and social services.

Experienced Cybersecurity Manager with over a decade professional experience. I have spoken at conferences, delivered trainings, mentored high-performing teams, and advised C-suite executives throughout my career.

 

Worked and consulted in the Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Retail, Logistics and Telecommunication sectors solving security problems for organisations across EMEIA.

Specialty Areas Include:

·       Application Security

·       DevSecOps

·       Cloud Security

·       Red Teaming

·       Information Risk Management

·       Data Privacy

·       Cyber Defence

·       Strategy

·       Executive Leadership.

Tunde Dada is a multi-talented Information Systems and Cybersecurity executive consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. He has experience in global IT / BCM management and policy development with staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. He is also an enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Information Technology systems and Cybersecurity and training in Security Management programs.

 

Tunde is a Data Protection Officer with over 20 years of successful experience in Information Technology systems security and Business Continuity management. He is recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Cybersecurity industry and a reputation in the Cybersecurity industry as a prolific speaker.

 

He has demonstrated strengths in Information Systems project management and Technology leadership backed by training in Information Security program management and outstanding performance in global IT project delivery and Information Security program planning. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of Cybersecurity business.

 

He is recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Cybersecurity industry in Nigeria and beyond. An international contributor to the Cybersecurity body of knowledge and a regular speaker at international security conferences.

A results-driven executive with a track record in Cybersecurity and IT risk management. With extensive experience across diverse industries, including Financial Services, Energy, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Technology, Funmi has consistently delivered transformative solutions that drive organizational success. Recognized for her strategic acumen and leadership, she excels in shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies while coaching high-performing teams.

Funmi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to her roles. Throughout her career, she has led the charge in performing security assessments and penetration tests, executing cyber incident response plans, investigating cyber incidents, and implementing/managing robust security operations architectures. She thrives in dynamic environments, driving innovation and championing cybersecurity as a critical pillar for organizational success.

She has been honoured to present at renowned conferences and events, sharing her expertise and contributing to the advancement of the cybersecurity profession. She is the immediate Past President of ISACA Lagos Chapter.

Goodness Okpani currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Ethnos Cyber Limited (Formerly known as Ethnos IT Solutions) where he leads the technical team across the four practice departments of the organization and has over 12 years experience in Information Security Assurance, Process Implementation and Assessment, Cybersecurity Posture Assessment and Service Improvement as well as security standards implementation.

Goodness Okpani started his career with Numeric Technologies where he served as a Senior Software Developer and later as an IT Security Specialist where he led several projects including developing the NEBSA application used for energy billing for customers, to ISO 27001 and PCIDSS Projects in several banks both in Nigeria and Ghana. He also led the deployment of Security Solutions like Imperva WAF, DAM and later developed security framework for Four Banks in Nigeria. He then moved to serve on contract basis with PriceWaterCoopers where he developed training manuals and had training workshops for developers in secure coding practices across 10 banks in Nigeria. Goodness later moved to Phillips Consulting Ltd where he served as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant and led several projects from VAPT to COBIT and ISO Integrated standards across all the 31 affiliates of the United bank of Africa. He also handled several trainings in South Africa and the Netherlands on Security Process Standardization.

He holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) degree in Computer Science from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a has several cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Linux+, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, PECB Cloud Security Manager.

 

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goodness-okpani-7837a4a1/

Abbie Balogun is an experienced Technical Delivery Leader with a demonstrated history of working in Government, Healthcare, Utilities, and telecommunications industry. He has demonstrated strength as an information technology professional skilled in End-2-End Digital Transformation leadership, Cloud, IoT and Data Analytics, Cyber Security consultancy and Advisory Services, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Software, Smart Grid, Enterprise Architecture, and ITIL.

Opeyemi stewards the proficiencies of astute Information Technology and Cybersecurity professionals at Afenoid Enterprise Limited which he founded in 2011 after leaving his role as Chief Information Security Officer of a large enterprise.

 

He has led Afenoid Enterprise Limited to become a leading Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessment (PCIQSA) Company in the region, SWIFT Cybersecurity Solutions Provider and Digital Trust accredited training organization.

 

He is regarded as a cybersecurity and digital transformation coach, trusted advisor, and strategic partner by a number of public and private sector executives across up to 40 countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.

 

He currently serves the professional community as the Africa Ambassador for ISACA Global and Board Member of Africa ICT Alliance, AFICTA.

In the last 18 years, Daniel’s Span of responsibilities covered 6 countries, 20 million+ global clients, a total of $120M USD in annual revenue, and combine assets of over $600M.

A 2022 Global TOP CISO 100, Daniel has been responsible for strategy formulation & security execution at 3 different financial institutions, and 1 Payment Service Processor (PSP).

An Alumnus of City University London, Daniel has been involved in back-to-back assessment of mission critical payment applications; he currently oversees a team of professionals charged with the responsibility of Business Continuity, Operational & Information Risk Management at a financial institution based in Nigeria.

Core skills include:

+ Practical understanding of multiple compliance framework-PCIDSS 3.2, ISO 27001, 1SO 9001:2013, ITIL

+ Proven success auditing IT infrastructures. Platforms experience include Cisco ASA/PIX, TCP/IP Network; Windows Server, Linux, AIX, Solaris, UNIX; VMware; Apache; Oracle

+ In-depth knowledge of Technology Risk, threat & vulnerability Management landscape-SANS, NIST, IC3, DoD, US-CERT, CNSS, Symantec, McAfee

+ Extensive knowledge leading SOC Team.

+ Vast experience in strategy formulation for Cybersecurity.

+ Expert Knowledge of IT Incident response management

+ Has hands-on experience of payment card industry operations,

+ Expert Knowledge in financial service business operations

+ Experience in working with modern cloud infrastructure, Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service, (SaaS) environments.

Ighoakpo is a seasoned Information Systems Security professional with over eighteen (18) years banking experience spanning across, Information Systems Security, Audit, Risk Management, Control and Compliance. He is currently the Group Head Operational Risk management, in Access Bank Plc. responsible for Information Systems Security Risk, Operational Risk Management, Strategic Risk Management and Reputational Risk Management

 

He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISO27001 (Information Security Management System) Lead Implementer and Auditor, ISO22301 (Business Continuity Management System) Lead Implementer, ISO31000 Risk Management, a certified lead Cyber Security Manager, Payment Card Industry- Internal Security Assessor (PCI – ISA), an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI).

 

He also served on the Board of ISACA (Lagos Chapter), the Executive Committee of the Information Security Society of Africa (Nigeria), and currently a member of Information Security and Risk Management Initiative Working Group, under the Payments System Vision 2020 (PSV2020) project of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Wunmi F. is a seasoned information technology and cybersecurity professional with a successful track record in leading and delivering enterprise technology and security projects. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Sterling NG, she oversees cybersecurity strategies and compliance with industry standards. With extensive experience in roles at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems PLC, Axiom Integrated Solutions Limited, and PwC Nigeria, Wunmi has contributed significantly to technology-driven business models, information security, and risk management. She holds licenses and certifications such as PCI QSA and CEH and is actively engaged in professional networking and community outreach. Wunmi is highly endorsed for her expertise in Information Security Management and Information Security.

Anitha is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Cyber Security Management at Aston Business School and is Deputy Director of the Cyber Security Innovation Centre.

Anitha has delivered multiple research and consultancy projects funded by HMG (DSIT, FCDO), UKRI Innovate UK, EU Horizon WMCA, NCSC and Innovate UK, to name a few.

Her research was also submitted as an impact case in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. In addition to successful research leadership, she leads the delivery of an innovative MBA in Cyber Security that is aimed at middle-senior managers and included key areas such as cyber resilience, cyber risk management, incident management, crisis management and communications, strategy, etc.

As a STEM Ambassador in the West Midlands, Anitha collaborates with schools, youth organisations, employers, and a range of partner organisations. She aims to inspire the next generation to help promote an interest and curiosity in STEM, increase STEM knowledge and develop STEM skills.

Anitha is also the steering group member of the Ethnic Minority in Cyber (EMiC) Network for under-represented professionals supported by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Anitha is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, an APMG certified Cyber Security University Instructor and a board member of ISACA UK Central Chapter.

Ikechukwu Ugoji is a highly accomplished Cybersecurity professional with over 20 years’ experience in banking and Fintech industry. Started as an Information Systems Auditor before transiting to the Cybersecurity space. Served as CISO for 3 banks and the largest Switching company in West Africa. He has successfully developed and implemented Cybersecurity programmes for established banks and start-ups, building and supervising highly functional cybersecurity teams.

 

With a degree in Engineering and a master’s in Business Administration, he also has multiple industry-rated certifications (CCISO, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, ISO 31000, ISO 27035, ISO 27032, ISO 20000, MCSA, COBIT 5 Implementer).

 

Ikechukwu also enjoys sharing his thoughts and ideas at speaking engagements, coaching, and mentoring young talents in the local and global cybersecurity community.

Oluleke (David) Olatunji is an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 14 years of expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and security operations. He is currently serving as the CISO at FSDH Merchant Bank in Lagos, Nigeria, where he manages information security governance and operations, collaborates with regulatory bodies, and establishes comprehensive information security programs. In addition to his role at the bank, Oluleke works as an independent security consultant, providing advisory and assessment services across various industries.

 

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. He holds certifications such as Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and has completed courses related to cybersecurity.

 

Oluleke possesses a diverse skill set, including IT risk management, IT security operations, IT security assessments, ISO 27001, data privacy, financial planning, stakeholder management, and project management.

 

He has volunteered and been involved in various initiatives related to security and risk management, particularly in the context of open banking guidelines in Nigeria. Oluleke is proficient in English and actively supports causes related to economic empowerment, education, human rights, science and technology, and social services.

Samuel Ubido is an Information Security Manager with expertise in Operational Technology (OT) security, associated with the University of Oxford. He is also the Founder of Techinnovate Group, a company focused on technology-driven innovation and growth. Samuel frequently speaks at international conferences on topics like cybersecurity, blockchain, EdTech, and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). He is pursuing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Software and System Security at the University of Oxford, holds certifications in safety instrumented systems, and has worked on projects related to robotics and wearable technology. Samuel is known for his teamwork and time management skills, and he has received positive recommendations for his knowledge and professionalism as a speaker. He is also involved in STEM Ambassador programs and supports various causes, including economic empowerment, education, the environment, politics, and science and technology.

Femi is a conscientious and Skilled information security professional with technical, strategic, operational, and cyber risk management experience. A trusted, proven and certified technology leader experienced in assessing, designing, building, and operating large scale and cutting-edge security platforms in complex and fast-paced environments.

 

Successfully formed and guided highly efficient, and global teams in both start-ups and mature organizations in areas spanning Enterprise Architecture, fraud management, digital transformation, and strategic technology initiatives in Africa.

Nkiru is a seasoned Information security and resilience leader with a track record of helping companies plan for and respond to some of the most challenging moments of their history.

Currently serves as Cybersecurity Director at PwC with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and tech initiatives. Nkiru is a trusted advisor frequently tapped to support Cybersecurity and resilience strategy execution.

She advanced secure and resilient operations across various sectors of the economy (including banking & finance, FMCG, tech, government, energy, hospitality, and telecoms). She helped organizations increase revenue by making Cybersecurity and resilience a vibrant, proactive part of their strategy, operations, and culture.

She holds cybersecurity executive certificates from Harvard and MIT - an MSc in Information Systems Mgt. from the University of Salford, including several industry certifications.

When she is not working, you can catch her attending to her other passions of literature, Christian music, and sketching.

A globally certified Information Security leader offering over 16 years multi-functional career experience in the Financial Service sector across the Information Security value-chain with a track record of aligning Information Security strategy, governance and operations to the overall business objective while leading multi-million dollars security projects. 

Ace in security awareness leadership, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, issues and crisis management, institutional relationship management, controls and compliance, security audit and control, process design and reengineering, research and advisory, risk management, root cause analysis, risk assessment and management, operational & process risk mitigation, Information Security Management System (ISO 27001:2013), programme management, Information Enterprise Security, IT infrastructure security, threat and vulnerability management, endpoint security, budgeting and planning, business and disaster recovery management, business continuity, Cloud Technology (Azure, Cisco Open DNS), cybersecurity and knowledge transfer

Focused on improving business bottom-line through strategic information security management and various business sustainability initiatives whilst focused on the 4Ps (People, Performance, Productivity and Profits). Available for strategic opportunities at leadership level.

Professional Bio:

 

Toluwani Akinniyi is a dedicated and highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist with a passion for protecting digital assets and combating cyber threats. With a solid background in information security and a deep understanding of evolving cyber risks, Toluwani has established himself as a trusted expert in the field. Toluwani continues to leverage his expertise to help organizations protect their valuable assets and maintain a strong security posture in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

 

 

Professional Experience:

 

Toluwani has over 10 years of professional experience working as an Information Systems Auditor, Information Technology Risk Advisor, IT Compliance and Governance Specialist, Cyber Security Manager, Security Operations Center Manager, and Chief Information Security Officer, and he currently works as a Data Risk Advisor with Deloitte UK.

 

He has worked with various organizations ranging from banks, financial technology establishments, and consulting firms. He has led the implementation and management of several security standards, such as PCI DSS, PCI PIN Security, PCI 3DS, ISO 27001, ISO 23001, and NDPR, amongst other enterprise certifications.

 

Toluwani also holds relevant professional certifications such as the ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISC² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), EC-Council, Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) amongst other certifications.

Project Manager (Technical Lead), Central Bank Digital Currency (eNaira)
Lead IT Architect, Central Bank of Nigeria
Cryptography, Blockchain & Cyber Security Researcher
Chairman, Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN)
Founder & President, Cryptography Development Initiative of Nigeria (CDIN)
Founder, Blockchain Industry Association of Nigeria (BIAN, a CDIN Subsidiary)
Member, International Association of Cryptology Research (Ref:20160258)
Certified Blockchain Expert, Certified Blockchain Architect, Certified Hyperledger Expert, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator
Applied Cryptography & Secure System Designer
Public Key Infrastructure & Digital Certificate Services Specialist
Cybersecurity and Counter-Measures Specialist
Digital and Mobile Forensics Specialist
Enterprise Risk Management Specialist
Payment System Infrastructure Security Architect
Information Security Management System Lead Implementer (ISO 27001)
Multiplatform TCP/IP Networking Specialist
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Manager
Project Management
Network Infrastructure Design and Integration
Leadership and team management

Seasoned IT GRC professional with over 22 years financial services experience acquired across multi-functional areas including Information Security, Systems Audit, IT Management & Governance, E-Channels Business Risk Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Quality Assurance and Project Management. Board member of ISACA Lagos Chapter and currently Immediate Past President, ISACA Lagos Chapter.

Cybersecurity Expert / Digital Forensics investigator | Cybersecurity Consultant

A highly accomplished Cyber Security professional with a strong background in Industry and academia, with extensive experience in cybersecurity research, incident response, and IT management. With a PhD in Cyber Security from IMT Ecole des Mines D'Ales in Cybersecurity and an MSc in Forensic Computing & Cybersecurity from the University of Coventry, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in protecting critical national infrastructure and ensuring cyber resilience.
Post-Doctoral Research at Telecom-Sud Paris & LSR Research Laboratory specializes in incident response and digital forensics. I have contributed to cutting-edge research projects focused on cyber resilience assessment, digital forensics, and the delivery of online courses. Additionally, I have successfully supervised and mentored PhD candidates, guiding their cybersecurity research.

Proficient in multiple operating systems, including Mac-OS, Windows, and Kali-Linux, I possess a wide range of technical skills, such as network analysis using Wireshark, forensic toolkit utilization, and Kali-Linux-based ethical hacking tools. I am also experienced in mobile device security analysis and penetration testing, with a focus on mobile app static analysis.

Chinenye Chizea is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity and technology with a diverse background. Currently serving as a Consulting Security Architect for the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project, a World Bank/FGN initiative, she brings a wealth of experience to the role. Prior to this, Chinenye held the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the National Identity Management Commission for nearly six years.

 

Her career includes various roles such as Head of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Consultant at Waterstons, and Technical Support Analyst at BT Global Services, providing her with a broad range of skills and expertise. She holds certifications in GDPR as a Certified Data Protection Officer and ISO 22301 Senior Lead Auditor.

 

Chinenye's skill set encompasses ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, team management, security audits, maturity assessments, and identity and access management (IAM). She is an active volunteer with the ISC2 Nigeria Chapter, where she serves as a committee chair.

 

Colleagues have praised Chinenye for her competence, dedication, and ability to work effectively within teams. Overall, she is a highly accomplished professional in the cybersecurity and technology domain.