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By Seyi Babalola
Akintunde Akinbo, a seasoned Senior Information Security Officer based in the United Kingdom, is redefining how organizations manage cybersecurity and compliance.
With over a decade of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Akintunde combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver robust security frameworks across diverse industries. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity from Sheffield Hallam University and a BSc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Throughout his career, Akintunde has demonstrated mastery over a range of global standards including ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, as well as emerging frameworks like Cloud Security, CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST CSF, and AI RMF.
His focus on Supply Chain security has been a defining feature, leveraging extensive experience in third-party risk assessments to monitor compliance and mitigate exposure across external networks. In previous roles, he successfully streamlined audit processes, reducing internal resource utilization by 40% and cutting external audit costs by over 50%, equating to savings of $60,000.
Speaking on the importance of innovation in security, Akintunde notes, “Technology should be an enabler, not a barrier. By integrating AI into compliance workflows, we can protect organizations while simplifying complex processes, giving teams the tools to focus on real risk management.”
Beyond his technical achievements, Akintunde has trained and mentored hundreds of professionals seeking careers in cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of building both technical and soft skills, promoting security awareness, and fostering a resilient security culture within organizations. His work demonstrates that innovation and protection can coexist, improving business operations while safeguarding critical assets.
Looking ahead, Akintunde aims to expand his impact within the global cybersecurity landscape by continuing to deliver AI-enhanced security solutions and crisis management tools.
His philosophy is simple yet profound: leverage innovation to protect, automate, and streamline compliance processes while mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Through these efforts, he continues to ensure that organizations can operate securely in an increasingly hostile digital environment.
