Forbes Technology Council has appointed the Founder/Executive Director, Cybersafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, into its fold, thus making her the first Nigerian female to be admitted into the council.
In a letter communicating the decision to Staveley, the Founder, Forbes Technology Council, Scott Gerber, said: “We are honoured to welcome Confidence Staveley into the Community. Our Mission with Forbes Technology Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
In a social media post by Staveley, the cybersecurity expert appreciated the honour and further explained the process: “I was vetted and selected by a review Committee based on the depth and diversity of my experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honours.”
Staveley, who is also an author and entrepreneur, believes that Africans, especially the most vulnerable, should have access to technology and be equipped with cyber-risk and mitigation strategies.
Our Mission with Forbes Technology Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.
She expressed the hope that more Nigerian women will be included in the Forbes Technology Council.
Through her organization, Cybersafe Foundation, Staveley has recently launched the Pan-African cybersecurity awareness tool called, The Sabi Toolkit.
This tool provides users with proactive, preventive measures and practical steps to stay safe as they navigate the digital world. She is also passionate about closing the gender gap in technology through her two initiatives – DigiGirls and CyberGirls.
Her induction into the Forbes Technology Council, an Invitation-Only organisation for senior-level technology executives, is a great testament to her works and further provides a platform to reach the wider world with her expertise.
