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Gbolabo Awelewa

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Gbolabo Awelewa
Born
Gbolabo Awelewa

(1980-12-04) December 4, 1980 (age 43)
NationalityNigerian
EducationLagos State University
OccupationCybersecurity
Years active2005–present

Gbolabo Awelewa is a Nigerian cybersecurity leader currently serving as the Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) at Cybervergent,[1] a company specializing in cybersecurity solutions.[2] Awelewa has worked in information security and business information systems in sectors, including banking and technology. He has held roles at organizations such as Coronation Merchant Bank, Unified Payments, United Bank for Africa (UBA), and Interswitch Group.[3]

Certifications

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Awelewa holds several professional certifications in cybersecurity,[4] including Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),[5] and ISO Lead Implementer.[6] He has completed academic programs at Lagos State University, Rome Business School, and Harvard Executive Education in cybersecurity.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Cybervergent's Q1 2024 Report Reveals Rising Threat of Remcos RAT Malware in Financial Sector". Techpoint Africa. 7 May 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  2. ^ Moses, Peter (16 September 2024). "Banks, others battled 586,130 cyber threats in H1 2024 – Report". Daily Trust. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  3. ^ Ibeh, Royal (16 September 2024). "5 Cybersecurity Trends To Expect In H2 2024 – Report". Leadership News. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ Adewumi, Bode (18 September 2024). "Nigeria's financial, telecoms' firms hit by 586,130 cyber attacks in six months —Report". Tribune Online. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  5. ^ Onwuegbuchi, Chike (16 September 2024). "Insider Threats Resonated in Cybervergent Half Year Cyber Threat Report". Nigeria Communications Week. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Cybervegent Harps On Infrastructural, Human Capacities In Cybersecurity To Improve Digital Development – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  7. ^ Partner, Uma Edwin for (31 October 2023). "Infoprive rebrands as Cybervergent, poised to revolutionise Africa's tech sector with automated cybersecurity solutions". TechCabal. Retrieved 8 November 2024.