Faculty

Summit

Zechariah Akinpelu

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Unity Bank Plc

Biography

Akinpelu is CISO, Unity Bank in Nigeria. With more than 18 years of experience, Akinpelu has worked across functions, including information security governance, cloud security, security incident management and threat hunting. He has also led the cybersecurity functions of several organizations.

Company

“Unity Bank is one of Nigeria’s leading retail banks. We have 219 business offices spread across the country and are continuously increasing this number. Today, we are Nigeria’s 7th largest bank by business locations. Unity Bank is one of the largest employers of labour in Nigeria and a major contributor to its gross domestic product (GDP). Driven by the vision of becoming the Retail Bank of choice for all Nigerians. The quest for this has led us to carryout far-reaching structural and personnel realignments and we believe the Bank is poised more than ever before to sustain best-in-class Banking services across its entire branch network. Unity Bank’s decision making and service delivery processes run along Strategic Business Unit lines, a highly effective model that is business focused, leads to specialization, better understanding of the market and responsible accountability. It is one of the revolutions we have adopted to ensure that the Bank has a 360-degree view of the market and proffers solutions that fit. As the Central Bank pushes for a nation-wide adoption of the cashless policy , Unity Bank is presently an uncompromising leader in terms of customer information security. Our recent re-certification to the Payment Cards Institute Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is a clear pointer to our readiness to support the shift from cash-based transactions by providing secure card environments to customers nationwide. Our people are the greatest asset we have at our disposal. We consistently strive for perfection and rejuvenate our workforce – introducing a steady mix of promising young talent and experienced and industry tested professionals – constantly. Our goal is to be able to offer to our customers, a team of dedicated and resourceful staff at all times.”

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Unity Bank Plc

Future Events

January 16, 2025

AI-Driven Insights for Asset Visibility and Streamlined Patch Management

January 22, 2025

Mitigate Risks Through Asset Discovery and Compliance Monitoring

January 28, 2025

Are You Ready for DORA? Strengthening Resilience and Achieving Compliance by 2025

Future Events

January 16, 2025

AI-Driven Insights for Asset Visibility and Streamlined Patch Management

January 22, 2025

Mitigate Risks Through Asset Discovery and Compliance Monitoring

January 28, 2025

Are You Ready for DORA? Strengthening Resilience and Achieving Compliance by 2025

January 30, 2025

The Anatomy of Cyber Resilience: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters, and How to Achieve It

February 11-12, 2025

Virtual Summit: Cybersecurity Implications of AI