Nigerian born Cybersecurity expert, Folorunso, bags PhD in Cybersecurity in Colorado
By Suleiman Shehu
Dr Adebola Folorunso, Nigerian born Cybersecurity expert and Co-founder of Absolute Solutions Technology has been awarded the degree of honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity by the International University of Information Management Graduate School of Information Technology State of Colorado.
Folorunso bagged the award during the 49th edition and the 2024 Annual Convention Induction and Investiture of the school.
She was recognised for her contribution to the field of Information technology, data security, and cybersecurity.
Dr Folorunso, with over 20 years of dedicated service, stands as a paragon of excellence and commitment in her role as a Cybersecurity expert and Senior Lead Auditor for ISMS, IT, SMS, BCMS, QMS, PIMS, TISAX and Cybersecurity.
Her extensive experience spans a multitude of sectors including industry, agriculture, and utilities, where she has adeptly conducted compliance audits, hazard analyses, risk assessments, developing. Implementing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard organizational information assets and prevent data breaches.
Her unwavering dedication to developing, implementing, and maintaining robust security policies, procedures, and standards has safeguarded the information assets of numerous organizations.
Folorunso’s professional journey is marked by significant milestones and commendable achievements.
She has earned a plethora of professional qualifications, including the prestigious ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer/Auditor, ISO 27017: 2015, ISO 27018:2019, ISO 27015, ISACA CISA Certification, and ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, among others.
Throughout her illustrious career, Folorunso has spearheaded critical projects such as ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS Implementations, DLP Enterprise Solutions, and NIST Implementations.
Her expertise has been instrumental in her roles at prominent organizations, where she has held pivotal positions as a Lead Auditor and Factory Inspector.
Folorunso’s contributions extend beyond her professional endeavors. Her scholarly work includes publications on cybersecurity interactions in financial technology, information security management systems, and intelligent car park simulation systems.
These publications underscore her thought leadership and dedication to advancing the field of information security. Folorunso’s exceptional service has not gone unnoticed.
She has received commendations from the Director General/Chief Executive of the Standards Organization of Nigeria and the Lagos Island Local Government for her pivotal role in averting data breaches and raising awareness about information technology.
Additionally, her efforts in cybersecurity awareness have been recognized by various organizations including Cybersoft technologies.
Folorunso continues to impact the cyber space through various workshops and awareness sessions among SMEs and Cyber community ensuring compliance with ISO, NIST standards and safeguarding the information assets of various organizations.
Her leadership and expertise have been vital in developing and implementing information security policies, conducting risk assessments, and mitigating vulnerabilities.
