Impacting generations through ICT and CyberSecurity

I am a CyberSecurity entrepreneur and a mentor based in Nairobi Kenya. I have over 10 years of experience in managing Technology, Processes and People. I mentor in technology and CyberSecurity
My interests are in ICT, CyberSecurity and Startup Growth. I am a technology trainer and a mentor to many upcoming professionals
I participate in the growth of the listed ventures in different capacities (Advisor, Tech Lead, Strategic Lead):
1. Secunets Technologies Ltd a Pan African technology company with specialty in CyberSecurity .
2. CybAccel Fund which is an online platform that enables innovators in CyberSecurity and Blockchain space to crowd fund for capital to kick start and scale their innovations
3. Fremtec College of Technology (FCT) providing hands on training in ICT, CyberSecurity and Business Management.
4. Free CyberSecurity Toolkit (Cyba Toolkit) that provides free cyber awareness to SME within Africa
I am a Co-Founder / Vice Chairman of Kenya CyberSecurity and Forensics Association (KCSFA). Approved and legally registered as per the societies Act our objective is to bring together CyberSecurity and Forensics professionals in Kenya and Africa to promote knowledge sharing and professional growth.
In Feb 2020 my innovation in cloud based API security gateway was selected out of 150,000 applications globally as top 100 innovation in CyberSecurity category to present before leading investors in Istanbul Turkey ( Startup Istanbul )
I am an active member of The Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG) which is a general forum for discussing and reviewing uses of cryptographic mechanisms, both for network security in general and for the IETF in particular.
Technical lead during the first Kenya National CyberSecurity Hackathon sponsored by the Ministry of ICT through Communications Authority (October 2019)
A mentor in Technology and CyberSecurity during the EU COVID-19 Hackathon (The biggest globally, March 2020)
I manage CybAccel Fund online which is the first CyberSecurity Crowd Funding platform globally for easier access to capital targeting CyberSecurity innovators and startups in Africa
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jul 18, 2024
CyberSecurity Simplified (SME & Professionals)
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity stands as a beacon of resilience and trust for SMEs. While open-source tools offer a robust foundation, the holistic approach to cybersecurity, encompassing comprehensive services and effective implementation, truly fortifies a business against threats.
Providing small businesses with practical tools means giving them the means to protect themselves against cyber attacks and increase their resilience to financial loss.



Monday Jan 10, 2022
Affordable CyberSecurity for SME
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
SME is grappling with the issue of cyber risk. There is a competition between digital transformation and cyber resilience. A few tips that will help salvage the situation for the SME1. We have to achieve 100% security : Risk can never be eliminated completely2. When we invest in best of class technical tools, we are safe : Effective cyber security is more of mindset and right attitude
