Ermias Afeworki

Ermias Afeworki is an accomplished cybersecurity and information protection professional with extensive experience across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as an Information Protection Advisor at Cigna since July 2021, Ermias has integrated multiple applications into Okta for single sign-on (SSO) and managed authentication policies tailored to specific security needs. As a Cyber Security Consultant at Xcel Energy, responsibilities include designing and implementing identity and access management solutions. Additionally, in the role of Senior Digital Delivery Manager at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Ermias ensures successful implementation of digital products and collaborates on integration projects involving identity federation technologies. With a background as a Senior Security Engineer at TCF Bank and a Senior Systems Engineer at Target, Ermias has developed a robust skill set in system engineering and security management, complemented by a Master of Science in Software Systems from the University of St. Thomas.