Confidence Staveley is the Founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe Foundation – a non-governmental organisation that aims to instate inclusive and safe digital access across Africa and protects those people and businesses who are most prone to cybercrime. Dubbed as a “Relatable Cybersecurity Leader”, Confidence was the CyberSecurity Woman of the Year Award winner in 2021 and 2022 and featured in the 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity list in 2023. Confidence is now available to speak at a range of corporate events on her experience a talent developer, inclusion advocate and Africa’s most celebrated female cybersecurity leader.
Appointed an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council in 2022, she is certifiably one of the most revered senior-level technology executives. Accolades galore for Confidence’s excellent work, she was named African Obama Leader in 2021, received the Young CISO of the Year award in 2021, and included on the 45 Most Influential Women in Digital Transformation 2021-2022, 20 African Women of Impact 2022 by Ventures Africa, and the IFSEC Global Top Influencers in Security & Fire (One-to-Watch) for 2021 lists. She is also a Judge for Ally of the Year which celebrates allies who work towards ensuring equality for women in tech all over the world. Additionally, she is a Judge for Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiSCME) that is a collaborative effort by and for women in cybersecurity all across the Middle East.
One of the most experienced personalities in her field, she started out as a Computer Instructor at Eastern Data Services Ltd. She was also an executive Assistant/ IT Officer at Cross River State Government, a Customer Service Advisor/Telephone Banking Consultant at the Lloyds Banking Group, an Information Technology Specialist at Calabar International Convention Centre, a Tech Marketing and Interactive Media Manager at InfoGraphics Nigeria and a Cyber Security Analyst at UIC Innovations Africa. Before she became the Managing Partner at Gidinerd in Nigeria, she served as the Country Manager of DIGISS LLC where she had to understand the impact of cyber-security laws and regulations on public and private sector businesses.
With a BSc in Information Technology and Business Information Systems from the University of Middlesex and an MSc in Information Technology Management from the University of Bradford, Confidence is the author of “NoGoFallMaga – The Handbook”, Africa’s first cybersecurity awareness handbook. Frequently appearing on top global media platforms like Forbes, BBC, and The Guardian to name a few, and speaking at the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Councils Meeting and The World Bank Digital Development Seminar, she is experienced in sharing her views on cybersecurity matters. Available to hire for a range of events, Confidence speaks on the importance of cybersecurity and creating a more inclusive cyberspace. An eloquent, knowledgeable, and respected speaker, Confidence Staveley will be an excellent choice for your next event. Hire her today!
