Hi, I’m Confidence! (I'm not making this up, my parents set me up by giving me such a name.. 😂)I’m a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience helping organizations build secure products and navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape. My work focuses on making security an enabler of innovation—not a roadblock.I’ve been fortunate to lead teams and initiatives that embed security into every stage of the development process. Whether it’s integrating automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines, or designing strategies that scale with business goals, I love taking on complex challenges and turning them into actionable solutions.I’m also the author of API Security for White Hat Hackers, an Amazon bestseller that’s helped professionals master API security strategies to defend against modern threats.Here’s what I bring to the table:▶️ Deep expertise in application and product security.▶️ Inspiring leadership experience that includes mentoring teams, building security programs from the ground up, and presenting strategies that align security with business priorities.▶️ A commitment to staying ahead of the curve and an insatiable desire for knowledge and improvement, demonstrated through certifications like CSSLP, CISSP, etc.▶️ Deep expertise in secure coding, threat modeling, CI/CD integration, and cloud security (AWS, Azure).▶️ Experience driving secure-by-design initiatives and scaling application security programs.▶️ An energetic & charismatic international speaker who can double as an evangelist for your security initiatives or product.My super power? Excellent communication skills that enables me simplify complex cybersecurity issues, & help organizations innovate with confidence (Pun intended! 😁).If you’re looking for a security leader to drive your product or application security strategy—or need a consultant to help transform your security posture—I’d love to chat. Let’s connect!I pay it forward through my non-profit, CyberSafe Foundation which runs CyberGirls Fellowship; Africa’s biggest cybersecurity training and mentorship program for women.I’m also frequently celebrated. Here's a summary of some of my most recent recognitions:- Top 40 Global thought leader in security and safety 2024 - Women Know Cyber : 150 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime”, by Cybersecurity Ventures.- Top 25 Leaders in Cyber Security 2024 - SC Media’s Women in IT Security 2024 Power Player- Security Magazine’s 2024 Women In Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Woman of the World, 2023- ISC2 Global Achievement Awards 2023.