Temi Adebambo
Cybersecurity Executive Leader
Temi Adebambo is a cybersecurity executive leader and currently serves as the General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Microsoft Gaming He is responsible for safeguarding over 500 million monthly active players by delivering seamless security and staying ahead of emerging threats across the company’s portfolio, including Xbox, Call of Duty, Halo, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, Minecraft, Fallout, Diablo, Doom, and Indiana Jones, among others.
Driving Innovation and Cybersecurity Excellence Across Industries with Strategic Vision and Technical Expertise
A seasoned leader in the Information Technology space, his two decades of richly diverse experience span multiple industry sectors, including technology, gaming, life sciences, financial services, and consumer and industrial products Temi has a proven track record in spearheading numerous enterprise-wide technology transformation programs, seamlessly navigating all phases from strategic inception to execution
His adept leadership extends to driving product/platform development and implementation, successfully driving new initiatives and transformation programs, from initial planning stages to delivery Temi has been instrumental in assisting Fortune 500 corporations with cloud security strategy, security architecture, cyber risk management, compliance, and governance.
Temi’s expertise spans a spectrum of security domains, encompassing cloud security, application security, identity and access management, data protection, privacy, threat detection, and incident response He is proficient in IT frameworks such as HITRUST, NIST, FedRAMP, and ITIL. Temi also demonstrates expertise in compliance standards, including PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
A Recognized Cybersecurity Leader
Temi Adebambo holds multiple cybersecurity and cloud certifications across AWS, GCP, and Azure. He has also won numerous awards, including the CISO Connect Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Award (A100) in 2024 and 2025, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and excellence He is a strong communicator and has been actively involved in writing and speaking about cybersecurity for the past decade.
He is a frequent speaker and panelist at major industry events and cybersecurity conferences. He will be a featured speaker at Black Hat MEA in December and at the Transformational National CISO Assembly in November
Temi’s Early Life
Temi Adebambo was born and raised in the vibrant and bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria a place that left an indelible mark on his character and worldview Growing up in a fast-paced, diverse environment, he quickly learned the importance of adaptability, resourcefulness, and resilience Life in Lagos taught him how to navigate complexity, embrace innovation with limited resources, and appreciate the power of community and human connection These values would later serve as a strong foundation for his leadership in the global cybersecurity space
His Move to the United States
Temi’s transition to the United States was a deliberate and transformative chapter in his life. He arrived with a deep desire to pursue new educational and professional opportunities, particularly in the field of technology His move unlocked access to world-class institutions and the epicenter of tech innovation, enabling him to gain experience in global cybersecurity landscapes that would have been difficult to access at home This journey not only expanded his global perspective but also deepened his commitment to solving complex security challenges with empathy and foresight
Temi’s Professional Career
Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web Services
Prior to his position at Microsoft Gaming, Temi held roles at prestigious companies, including serving as Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services for nearly four years, where he led talented teams of customer-obsessed solutions architects He and his teams collaborated with AWS customers to understand their security challenges, develop solutions, and serve as technical advisors/thought leaders on AWS products and services
Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Services, Deloitte
At Deloitte, Temi served as the Senior Manager of Cyber Risk Services, where he led the Google Cloud Infrastructure Security practice within the company. He built a team of cloud cyber risk professionals to deliver cloud migration engagements at Deloitte's most strategic GCP and AWS clients. He also served as the Security leader for Deloitte’s Cloud Managed Services (OpenCloud) and led the security architecture and operations of over 3,500 workloads on AWS, Azure, and GCP
Associate, Threat and Vulnerability Management, PwC
Temi also worked at PwC as an Associate, Threat and Vulnerability Management, where he performed cyber threat vulnerability assessments This included reviews of applications, network infrastructure, data protection, access controls, incident response, and disaster recovery processes to ensure they met compliance requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX) at multiple clients He also supported SAP business process controls engagements
Microsoft Ambassador
He began his career as a Microsoft Ambassador, advocating the company’s developer tools and platform within technical communities and promoting and building excitement for Microsoft resources, including online communities, training, expert speakers, launch events, and programming contests.
Board Member, Volunteer Work
Temi Adebambo, Microsoft GM for Gaming Security, has served on the board of directors of the National Cybersecurity Society since 2020 He has been a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America since 2012 and for Habitat for Humanity since 2007
Education
Temi graduated with a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He received his Master’s degree in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego School of Business Administration. Temi also completed executive education courses at Harvard Business School
He holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator –Associate, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, among others.