Joan Mburu
Airtel Kenya
Council Speaker
Council - 2023 Jan 24 CXO Council East Africa
I am an IT risk and Information Security professional with over 12 years experience gained in financial services and telecommunications.
I have experience in maturing Information security across an organization using NIST Cybersecurity framework and ISO 27001. I am a passionate proponent of incorporating security as a business need in today’s digitally connected world with increasing compliance and regulatory requirements.
I hold CISA & CISM certifications from ISACA, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certificate.
I was a recipient of the Business Daily Top 40 under 40 Women Award in 2016. I was also a board member of the ISACA Kenya chapter from 2014-2016. I take part in various conferences as a speaker and panelist, including annual ISACA Kenya conferences, CIO East Africa Security summit, and the first Africa CACS conference that was held in Nairobi in 2016.