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Elastos Chimwanda, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, ISO/IEC27001 LA

Founder,
Cyber Defense Consultancy (CDC)

Contact Details

Cyber Defense Consultancy (CDC)
Harare

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Bio

Elastos Chimwanda is a cybersecurity and cloud security enthusiast who is a passionate advocate for digital security and privacy. With a background in IT auditing and a penchant for unraveling complex cyber puzzles, Elastos has dedicated his career to safeguarding organizations against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Having worked with both private enterprises and government agencies on a global level, he brings a wealth of experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response and enterprise security and compliance. He actively contributes to various open-source cybersecurity projects and frequently speaks at cybersecurity conferences, emphasizing the importance of proactive cyber defense. When not immersed in lines of code, dissecting malware or other cybersecurity activities, Elastos enjoys hiking, exploring cryptic escape rooms, and sipping coffee while contemplating the intricacies of encryption algorithms.

Education

National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
MBA, 2020
Leadership & Management
2019 To 2020

Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), 2009
Accounting & Information Systems
2005 To 2009

Professional Associations

CIS
2022 - Present

PECB
2022 - Present

ISC2
2021 - Present

ISACA
2016 - Present

IIA
2013 - Present

Job History

Cyber Defence Consultancy
Founder
Harare, Zimbabwe
October 2023 - present

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Certifications

  • CIA
  • CISA
  • CISSP
  • ISC2 CCSP
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor