Steve Jump

Steve Jump has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, beginning as an electronics and systems engineer for Schlumberger Technologies. Steve went on to become a principal electronics engineer for the Botswana Technology Centre and then the technical director for Info Botswana Internet Services. In 1999, they became the service assurance executive for Intekom/Telkom SA Ltd. and then a senior technology strategist for Telkom. As Acting Head and later Head of Corporate Information Security Governance, they developed and implemented a business-centric cybersecurity framework and information security strategy for Telkom. In 2020, they founded Custodiet Advisory Services, which focuses on providing CISO/ISO advisory services. Steve also currently holds the position of CSO at SLVA Cybersecurity. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated a consistent focus on technology strategy, risk management, and the alignment of IT with business objectives.

Steve Jump earned a B.Sc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Portsmouth from 1979-1982. In 2007, they completed the Executive Development Program from Wits Business School and in 2009, they completed the Strategic Management Program from North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit in the Telkom ISMP field of study. Additionally, in 2010, they obtained a certification in CISM from ISACA and in 2012, they obtained the SABSA Certified Foundation certification from SABSA.