
SENIOR INFORMATION & CYBER SECURITY LEADER
Dr Xolile Sibande
Dr. Xolile Sibande is a Senior Information and Cyber Security Leader, with over 15 years of industry experience.
Dr. Xolile Sibande is an accomplished Senior Information and Cyber Security Leader, technologist, public speaker, and non-executive director with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and organizational resilience.
Recognized globally as one of the 100 Influential Women in Tech, she is a sought-after board advisor who excels at the intersection of technology, governance, and strategic risk.
In her current executive capacity, Dr. Sibande sets the strategic direction for enterprise cybersecurity, overseeing the implementation of security controls, policies, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation initiatives. She brings proven expertise in implementing rigorous, industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks, including PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST. Her impressive career history includes senior leadership positions at prominent organizations such as Vodacom, We Secure I.T., and the University of Johannesburg, where she has successfully spearheaded critical programs designed to strengthen cybersecurity maturity.