Our mission
We strive to be the leading partner, offering CISO as a Service (CISOaaS) and serving as the foremost subject matter expert in enterprise Information Security, Compliance, Privacy, Cyber Security, and Risk Management.
Principal Consultant & Fractional CISO
Russell Okoth is Founder of Cyberdiligent, an Information Security Governance and Risk Advisory firm, Russell specializes in providing strategic counsel, cybersecurity expertise and Virtual/Fractional CISO services to Boards, C-suites, Founders, Executives, and Corporations. Additionally, as an IANS Faculty member, he shares knowledge and expertise, contributing to the growth and development of business and security programs worldwide.
As CISO and Data Privacy Officer at Pacific Premier Bank, Russell managed $22 billion in assets, showcasing his ability to navigate complex and heavily regulated financial landscapes. His leadership at Apex Fintech Solutions, where he served as CISO, was marked by managing the security of over 21 million brokerage accounts and digital asset trading, overseeing assets worth more than $123 billion.
Russell's prior experience includes establishing an IT Risk program for Mr. Cooper, the largest Fitch-rated mortgage servicer in the US, serving over 4.2 million customers and a UPB of $937 billion. His work at Mr. Cooper earned the Identity Governance team the 'Cybersecurity Team of the Year' award at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in 2021.
A recognized thought leader, Russell has spoken at prestigious events such as the 2022 Africa Fintech Summit and the 2024 Africa CISO Summit. His contributions to cybersecurity have garnered global recognition, including features alongside other CISOs in a Wall Street Journal publication and highlights in Lacework's inaugural edition of The Modern CISO Network Board Book in 2023. Further accolades include being named a Top Global CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine in 2023.
Strategist
Align your business and Information Security risk strategies, drive innovation, and implement transformative changes to manage risk through strategic investments efficiently.
Technologist
Evaluate, architect, and deploy cutting-edge security technologies and standards to enhance organizational capabilities.
Advisor
Collaborate with your business to provide education, guidance, and strategic influence on activities with information security risk implications.
Guardian
Safeguard your business assets by comprehensively understanding the threat landscape and optimizing the effectiveness of your information security risk program.