Confidence Staveley

Renowned as Africa’s most celebrated female cyber security leader, Confidence Staveley is shaping the future of information security and women in cyber security. With numerous professional certifications to her name, Confidence is widely known as the Founder and Executive Director of the CyberSafe Foundation – an organisation committed to ensuring inclusive and safe digital access in Africa. A great communicator of the importance of cyber security, don’t hesitate in hiring Confidence Staveley for your next cyber security event today.

Having achieved a BSc in Information Technology and Business Information Systems from the University of Middlesex, Confidence began her illustrious career working at the Faculty of Eastern Data Services Ltd. After working as an Executive Assistant and IT Officer for Cross River State Government, Confidence returned to education to achieve an MSc in Information Technology Management from the University of Bradford. Building a solid understanding of information technology, Confidence soon became interested in keeping information safe and secure – beginning her passionate interest in cyber security. Confidence has since worked as a Cyber Security Analyst for UIC Innovations Africa and as a Country Manager for DIGISS LLC – responsible for keeping abreast of cyber-related laws and regulations.

Today, Confidence is an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council, spending her time sharing her detailed insights on cyber security in the invitation-only organisation for senior technology executives. Having dedicated her platforms to communicating cyber security in a relatable and understandable manner, Confidence has been nominated for and won countless awards. Her most recent awards include being named as one of the 45 Most Influential Women in Digital Transformation by Dx5ve, the Cyber Security Merit Award of Cyber Security Women of the Year 2022, the Meridian Global Leadership Awards Global Citizen Award 2022 and the Cyber Security Women of the Year Women Supporter of the Year Award 2022 from the United Cyber Security Alliance.

Having also been named one of the Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria, Confidence Staveley is an influential cyber security speaker whose expertise should not be missed! Nicknamed ‘The Relatable Cyber Security Queen’, Confidence is renowned for making cyber security understandable for all. A seasoned speaker, Confidence has formerly spoken at the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Councils Meeting in Europe and at The World Bank Digital Development Seminar. Detailing the best practices of cyber security with an engaging style and no jargon, don’t hesitate in hiring Confidence Staveley when looking for a cyber security expert for your next event.