Rayno Heunis

Rayno Heunis is an experienced IT Risk Engineer and cybersecurity professional with a strong background in implementing and improving security control frameworks in alignment with NIST and ISO 27001. Currently employed at BNP Paribas Personal Finance since November 2019, Rayno has held significant roles such as Chief Information Security Officer, overseeing the strategic planning, execution of cyber security programs, and managing cybersecurity teams. Previous experience includes positions at Maitland, GetSmarter, ICASA, Metropolitan, Nclose, Dimension Data, Internet Solutions, Business Connexion, and GijimaAst, where responsibilities ranged from developing information security policies to technical support and implementation of cybersecurity tools. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and a National Diploma in Software Development from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.