Mariska Scriba (de Lange)

Mariska Scriba (de Lange) has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Mariska most recently worked at MTN Business as the Head of Enterprise Security Services since August 2023. Prior to that, Mariska worked at PwC South Africa as a Senior Manager in Cyber Security from May 2022 to July 2023. Mariska also held roles at Openserve as a Senior Specialist/Manager in Risk Intelligence from November 2021 to May 2022, and at Deloitte as a Cyber Strategy Manager and Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead/Manager from August 2016 to October 2021. Mariska also has previous experience at 3D Laser Mapping as an Assistant Manager and LiDAR Systems Engineer in Mining from September 2014 to February 2016, and at Telkom as an Operations Specialist in Technical Product Development from February 2012 to September 2014. Additionally, Mariska has served as an External Postgraduate Examiner/Moderator at Nelson Mandela University since July 2018.

Mariska Scriba (de Lange) has a diverse education history that began at Brandwag High School from 2000 to 2004. After completing high school, they pursued a National Diploma in Information Technology with a focus on Communication Networks at Nelson Mandela University from 2006 to 2008.

Mariska continued their studies at Nelson Mandela University, where they achieved a Baccalaureus Technologiae in Information Technology, specializing in Communication Networks in 2009. Mariska excelled in this degree, being recognized as the best BTech student and graduating Cum Laude.

In 2010, Mariska pursued further education at Nelson Mandela University and obtained a Magister Technologiae in Information Technology, specializing in Information Security. Mariska achieved Cum Laude in this degree as well.

Aside from their formal education, Mariska has also obtained additional certifications throughout their career. Mariska received training in ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer from DQS, graduating Cum Laude in June 2023. In 2014, they completed the KEPNERandFOURIE Problem Solving & Decision Making certification from Thinking Dimensions International. In 2013, Mariska completed the Toastmasters International Speechcraft program under Toastmasters District 74. Mariska also obtained the Hughes HN & HX System Sizing certification from Hughes Network Systems in 2012. Additionally, they completed the Agile Bootcamp program from The Agile Academy and achieved the ITIL Foundation V3 certification from EXIN, both in 2012.

Mariska has also pursued further education in psychology, obtaining an O.A. Dip. (Child Psychology) from Online Academies. The specific start and end year for this qualification are not provided.