Additional Info

Job title of nominated professional (or team name)Cybersecurity Strategy and Transformation || SSDLC Optimization || Cybersecurity Leader ||
Company (where nominated professional or team is working)Deloitte UK
Websitehttps://www.deloitte.com/uk/en.html
Company size (employees)10,000 or more
CountryUnited Kingdom
Headquarters RegionEurope

Overview

Bisola Kayode is a distinguished cybersecurity professional star known for her technical expertise, strategic vision, and contributions to research and mentorship. She has played a key role in enhancing security and compliance for multi-billion-dollar enterprises across the UK and Africa, driving initiatives in risk management, threat mitigation, and regulatory alignment. Her expertise spans Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), incident response, and vulnerability management, with hands-on experience in advanced security tools, penetration testing, and threat hunting..

Her career showcases a deep mastery of cybersecurity disciplines, including Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), incident response, vulnerability management, and technology risk consulting. At her current firm, she played a pivotal role in integrating threat modelling and DevSecOps into SDLC processes, ensuring alignment with global standards. Her work also involved implementing critical frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS, highlighting my commitment to robust compliance and governance practices. Her technical versatility shines through her hands-on experience with advanced tools like SIEMs (e.g., QRadar, ArcSight) and EDR platforms (e.g., Carbon Black, DarkTrace). She has tackled complex tasks such as API security testing, penetration testing, and threat hunting, demonstrating her technical rigor and adaptability in addressing evolving cyber threats.

Her academic contributions further solidify her reputation as a thought leader. Among numerous journal contributions, she co-authored the paper “Machine Learning in Cybersecurity: A Multi-Industry Case Study Analysis for Enhanced Threat Detection and Response,” presented at the ISETE International Conference in Istanbul. The paper explores the transformative potential of machine learning (ML) in enhancing cybersecurity across industries like finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. It provides actionable insights into leveraging ML techniques like supervised learning, anomaly detection, and federated learning for robust threat detection and incident response.

Bisola Kayode is a great mentor and she is constantly looking for ways to give back to the society. She is a mentor at Women4Cyber , ISACA , Young CISO Network , University of Plymouth and University of East London. She is also an ambassador for coding black females.

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bisola-kayode-cissp-cism-580721107/

Accomplishments

1. She is a dedicated mentor and coach who is passionate about giving back to society. She actively supports the growth of aspiring cybersecurity professionals through mentorship roles at Women4Cyber, ISACA, the Young CISO Network, the University of Plymouth, and the University of East London. In addition, she serves as an ambassador for Coding Black Females, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Her commitment to mentorship and advocacy continues to inspire and empower individuals in the cybersecurity and technology communities.


2. She has built strong technical and leadership skills in cybersecurity, playing a key role in integrating threat modeling and DevSecOps into SDLC processes while ensuring compliance with global standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS. To enhance her expertise, she has earned top industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AWS Solutions Architect, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, and CEH. She is an active member of professional organizations such as WiCyS, ISC2, ISACA, and OWASP Global Leaders, demonstrating her commitment to the field. Her contributions to security governance, compliance, and technical excellence continue to drive industry best practices.


3. She has made significant academic contributions through research, publications, and conference presentations, reinforcing her influence in cybersecurity. Notable among her research publications are “Machine Learning in Cybersecurity: A Multi-Industry Case Study Analysis for Enhanced Threat Detection and Response” and “Securing the Intelligent Supply Chain: The Convergence of AI, IoT, and Blockchain Technologies.” Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for the RSIS (IJRSI) journal and a judge for the Globee Cybersecurity Awards 2025. As a keynote speaker at the 3rd Global Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Feb 17–18, 2025) and a featured speaker at Conf42 Cloud Native 2025 (Mar 6, 2025), she continues to drive discussions on emerging trends in cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain.


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