Bernard Chadenga is a cybersecurity advocate, speaker and governance expert with over 18 years of experience in the cyber security field. He has a proven track record of successfully implementing cyber security strategies across numerous organisations by assessing their cyber security posture and developing customised solutions that address their unique needs. As a trusted adviser and transformational leader, Bernard understands the critical role of cyber security in business resiliency. He is a passionate cyber workforce developer and is also committed to building the next generation of cyber security professionals. Through his work as a speaker and contributor to cyber security and business events Africa-wide, he shares his expertise on topics such as third-party security risk management, incident response, governance, and regulatory compliance. His unique blend of technical and business skills makes him an effective leader and communicator, capable of driving change across complex organisations. In his most recent positions, Bernard served as a CISO and as a senior consultant for two international firms where he led teams to provide strategic guidance for clients across various industries. Bernard holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Security and multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and CISM.