Bernard Ukpu

Bernard Ukpu, a seasoned cybersecurity professional holding credentials such as CISSP, CISA, and GIAC, currently serves as the Director of Cyber Threat Management at AIG, where responsibilities include leading teams in penetration testing and application security to enhance IT security risk management through automation and streamlined processes. Previous roles at AIG included Vice President of Information Technology Security and Manager of Application Security, focusing on security assessments and remediation strategies. Prior experience at Halliburton involved driving compliance programs and implementing IT security processes, while tenure at FedEx Services encompassed integrating security within the Software Development Life Cycle. Bernard Ukpu's career began in application development with roles at Accenture, bukpu Computing, and UBS, building a strong foundation in software development and security practices, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Middle Tennessee State University.