Bashir Semakula

Bashir Semakula is an accomplished Cybersecurity Advisor and virtual CISO offering expert Cybersecurity Strategy and Transformation advisory services to Technology Leaders and Senior Management.

With a focus on empowering Small and Medium Businesses, and Local Governments, Bashir excels in developing tailored and cost-effective cyber strategies, steering cyber transformation initiatives, and enhancing cyber resilience and posture to earn trust from business leaders and boards.

His areas of expertise encompass Cybersecurity Strategy Development and Implementation, Information Security Risk Management, Cybersecurity Governance, Enterprise and Security Architecture, Technology Governance, Threat and Risk Assessments, Privacy Management, Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Incident Management, and Project Management.

Bashir Semakula is highly qualified, holding a Master's Degree in Network and Information Security, along with numerous industry certifications such as CISM, CRISC, TOGAF 9, COBIT 2019 Design and Implementation, ISO22301 Foundation, Prince 2 Foundation, and ISO27001 Lead Implementer.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Network & Information Security with Commendation from Kingston University, a Certificate in Mobile and Satellite Communication from Multimedia University, and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Computing with an impressive GPA of 3.99/5.0 from Kyambogo University.

Within various organizations, Bashir has made significant contributions, serving as the Co-Founder and Security Advisor at Cyberlastic, and previously as an Advisor at HackNo - Cyber Security, and an Executive Committee Member for the Brisbane Branch at the Australian Information Security Association (AISA).