Gibson MacHaria Cisa

Gibson Macharia CISA, CCPA, CCLO, ITIL v3 is a seasoned information security professional with extensive experience in various leadership and technical roles within the cybersecurity domain. Currently serving as the Director of Information Security at Global Communities since July 2024, Gibson previously held the position of Deputy Director of Security Operations at the International Rescue Committee, where leadership in maturing Security Operations was a key focus. Earlier roles include Senior SOC Technical Engineer at Equity Bank Limited, Application and Infrastructure Security Officer at Co-operative Bank of Kenya, and Cyber Security Specialist at National Bank of Kenya, demonstrating expertise in cloud security, vulnerability management, and information security transformation. Gibson’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in IT from KCA University, a certificate in Mobile Apps Development from Mlab East Africa, and a certification as a Certified Information Communication Technologist from Embu College, complemented by ongoing executive education from Harvard Business School.