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About me

Welcome! I’m David (Femi) Akinsanya, a Senior Security Architect and cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions for organizations across industries. My career is defined by a commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructures, enabling secure innovation, and aligning security strategies with business objectives.

Expertise and Experience
I have had the privilege of leading cybersecurity initiatives across diverse industries, including automotive, hospitality, cloud services, retail, healthcare, and government sectors. My expertise spans the entire spectrum of cybersecurity, with a focus on securing complex IT infrastructures and addressing evolving threats. Key areas of expertise include:

Application Security Testing (AST): Managing and optimizing programs for IAST, SAST, and penetration testing, ensuring robust protection of mission-critical applications.
Cloud Security and Compliance: Leading secure cloud adoption strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP while ensuring adherence to compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and CCF.
Infrastructure Security: Designing and implementing secure network architectures, endpoint protections, and scalable solutions to safeguard on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Secure

Configuration and Component Hardening: Establishing secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and networks, reducing vulnerabilities associated with misconfigurations.
Zero Trust Architecture: Architecting granular, policy-driven access controls to enhance security for hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.
My work with U.S. Federal agencies, alongside enterprises in retail and healthcare, has equipped me with the expertise to navigate stringent regulatory environments, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and healthcare compliance frameworks such as HIPAA. I am skilled in Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and Certification and Accreditation (C&A), ensuring systems meet the highest security and operational standards.

Some key highlights of my career include:

Leading regional application security testing programs for enterprises spanning North and Latin America.
Developing enterprise-wide infrastructure security and hardening standards, tailored to meet the needs of both corporate and regulatory environments.
Implementing cloud-native security solutions that enhance resilience, scalability, and redundancy.
Automating security processes in DevSecOps pipelines, enabling seamless integration of security within the SDLC.
Thought Leadership
As a passionate advocate for cybersecurity excellence, I actively contribute to advancing industry best practices through:

Developing reference architectures and security guidelines to align organizations with evolving threat landscapes.
Educating stakeholders and teams on emerging risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements.
Consulting with executives and cross-functional teams to align security with business objectives, ensuring innovation and security coexist harmoniously.
My approach emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement, empowering organizations to maintain a proactive stance against evolving cybersecurity threats.

Mission
My mission is to enable businesses across industries and government agencies to operate securely and confidently in today’s digital-first world. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, regulatory insights, and industry best practices, I work to reduce risk, foster innovation, and build resilient infrastructures.

Thank you for visiting my page! Here, I share insights, strategies, and thought leadership to help organizations navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity. Together, we can secure the future—one solution at a time.