-Obadare Was Appointed Professor Of Practice By The Miva Open University, Abuja
News Highlights:
- This prestigious role, confirmed in a letter dated July 1, 2024, recognizes his exceptional professional experience and contributions to the field.
- Dr. Obadare’s new role will bridge the gap between academia and industry by incorporating his extensive expertise into Miva Open University’s curriculum.
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader and Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity).
Digital TimesNG understands that Dr. Obadare’s letter of appointment as a Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity) by Miva Open University, Abuja, dated 1st of July 2024 was signed by the University’s Registrar, Iheanyi Akwitti.
Further checks by Digital TimesNG showed that the position of Professor of Practice is awarded to distinguished individuals of recognized professional standing, with a significant track record of exceptional professional experience in their field.
This Professor of Practice appointment will offer Dr. Obadare, arguably the most “credentialed” global digital trust leader, cybersecurity strategist, and GRC thought leader the opportunity to draw from his extensive industry and professional expertise.
The appointment will also allow him to provide links for students in theoretical principles, conceptual and functional application of cybersecurity knowledge, consequently, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Miva Open University, headed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Tayo Arulogun, will expose the students to real-world experiences and practical knowledge, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and improved employability through building up-to-date skills and competence.
This is in addition to developing capacity and knowledge in areas of vulnerability management, penetration testing, computer forensics, risk management, and compliance, etc., following Dr. Obadare’s appointment.
He will be collaborating with the University to enhance its reputation through association with industry leaders, fostering stronger connections within the industry for research and development, and improving curriculum relevance and innovation.
An elated Dr. Obadare in his reply, expressed his appreciation for the privilege to contribute to Miva Open University’s purpose of preparing people for opportunity and improving society through education.
“I am truly honoured to join Miva Open University as a Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity, the first in Nigeria, and thrilled to work with the University in deepening a ‘town and gown’ relationship.
“This appointment offers me the opportunity to give back to the society and I look forward to synergizing with other faculty members to stimulate growth and value creation.”
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale is a seasoned Multi-Award PAN-African Digital Trust Leader, CyberSecurity Strategist, GRC Thought Leader & Global Technopreneur with over 58 (Fifty-Eight) international professional certifications to his credit, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Liverpool University, UK, and was awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree in Cybersecurity from Trinity International University of Ambassadors Atlanta Georgia, United States of America.
Obadere is Fellow British Computer Society (FBCS), Fellow Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Fellow Institute of Information Management (FIIM), Fellow Enterprise Security Risk Management (FESRM), Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP-UK), Chartered Risk Manager (CRM-Nigeria), and the first PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) in Nigeria.
He is the first PECB Lead Pentest Professional in Nigeria, First Global PECB Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), The First Ec-Council Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) in Africa, First Ec-Council Certified Blockchain in Africa, the Second COBIT 5 Certified Assessor in Africa, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor (PCI DSS QSA), Forbes Technology Council Official Member and Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader 2023 Awardee.
He is a well-recognized subject matter expert with numerous successful engagements to his credit in Africa and the world. His skills and experience span Data Privacy, Data Protection, CyberSecurity, Information Security, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Business Continuity, IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance.
Obadare is a Cybersecurity Advisory Board Member for the Lagos State Government, a Platinum Team Member of the Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), as well as a lifetime member of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP).
He is an alumnus of FATE Foundation and the US Department of State Exchange programme.
Obadare is also a distinguished alumnus of executive education at Harvard Business School, Harvard School of Government, MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT Professional Education and Oxford University – Said Business School, amongst other laurels.
, Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader and Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity).
Digital TimesNG understands that Dr. Obadare’s letter of appointment as a Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity) by Miva Open University, Abuja, dated 1st of July 2024 was signed by the University’s Registrar, Iheanyi Akwitti.
Further checks by Digital TimesNG showed that the position of Professor of Practice is awarded to distinguished individuals of recognized professional standing, with a significant track record of exceptional professional experience in their field.
This Professor of Practice appointment will offer Dr. Obadare, arguably the most “credentialed” global digital trust leader, cybersecurity strategist, and GRC thought leader the opportunity to draw from his extensive industry and professional expertise.
The appointment will also allow him to provide links for students in theoretical principles, conceptual and functional application of cybersecurity knowledge, consequently, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Miva Open University, headed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Tayo Arulogun, will expose the students to real-world experiences and practical knowledge, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and improved employability through building up-to-date skills and competence.
This is in addition to developing capacity and knowledge in areas of vulnerability management, penetration testing, computer forensics, risk management, and compliance, etc., following Dr. Obadare’s appointment.
He will be collaborating with the University to enhance its reputation through association with industry leaders, fostering stronger connections within the industry for research and development, and improving curriculum relevance and innovation.
An elated Dr. Obadare in his reply, expressed his appreciation for the privilege to contribute to Miva Open University’s purpose of preparing people for opportunity and improving society through education.
“I am truly honoured to join Miva Open University as a Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity, the first in Nigeria, and thrilled to work with the University in deepening a ‘town and gown’ relationship.
“This appointment offers me the opportunity to give back to the society and I look forward to synergizing with other faculty members to stimulate growth and value creation.”
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale is a seasoned Multi-Award PAN-African Digital Trust Leader, CyberSecurity Strategist, GRC Thought Leader & Global Technopreneur with over 58 (Fifty-Eight) international professional certifications to his credit, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Liverpool University, UK, and was awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree in Cybersecurity from Trinity International University of Ambassadors Atlanta Georgia, United States of America.
Obadere is Fellow British Computer Society (FBCS), Fellow Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Fellow Institute of Information Management (FIIM), Fellow Enterprise Security Risk Management (FESRM), Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP-UK), Chartered Risk Manager (CRM-Nigeria), and the first PECB Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) in Nigeria.
He is the first PECB Lead Pentest Professional in Nigeria, First Global PECB Certified Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), The First Ec-Council Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) in Africa, First Ec-Council Certified Blockchain in Africa, the Second COBIT 5 Certified Assessor in Africa, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Qualified Security Assessor (PCI DSS QSA), Forbes Technology Council Official Member and Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader 2023 Awardee.
He is a well-recognized subject matter expert with numerous successful engagements to his credit in Africa and the world. His skills and experience span Data Privacy, Data Protection, CyberSecurity, Information Security, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Business Continuity, IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance.
Obadare is a Cybersecurity Advisory Board Member for the Lagos State Government, a Platinum Team Member of the Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), as well as a lifetime member of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP).
He is an alumnus of FATE Foundation and the US Department of State Exchange programme.
Obadare is also a distinguished alumnus of executive education at Harvard Business School, Harvard School of Government, MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT Professional Education and Oxford University – Said Business School, amongst other laurels.