Temi Adebambo is a cybersecurity executive leader whose role as General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Microsoft Gaming positions him at the forefront of protecting more than 500 million monthly active players worldwide. Charged with overseeing the security of a diverse suite of top gaming franchises, including Xbox, Call of Duty, Halo, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, Minecraft, Fallout, Diablo, Doom, and Indiana Jones, Temi brings over 20 years of experience to building secure, resilient environments across multiple sectors. His background spans technology, gaming, life sciences, financial services, and consumer and industrial products, and he is recognized for delivering impactful technology transformations and managing cyber risk for some of the world’s most prominent organizations.
Temi’s expertise encompasses cloud security, application security, identity and access management, data privacy, threat detection, and incident response. He is adept at aligning cybersecurity programs with leading frameworks and standards, such as HITRUST, NIST, FedRAMP, ITIL, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. His strategic approach has enabled Fortune 500 companies to achieve and sustain compliance while remaining ahead of emerging threats in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Temi’s technical depth is matched by his ability to lead teams through every phase of product and platform development, from strategy to execution.
He is a committed lifelong learner and holds an impressive portfolio of certifications across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure platforms. Temi’s contributions to the field have earned him honors, including the CISO Connect Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Award for 2024 and 2025. As a respected thought leader, he frequently shares his insights at industry conferences and events. He has been invited to speak at high-profile events, including Black Hat MEA and the Transformational National CISO Assembly.
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Temi attributes much of his adaptability, resourcefulness, and leadership style to his upbringing in a vibrant, fast-paced city. Moving to the United States was a pivotal step in his journey, granting him access to world-class education and a broader global outlook on technology and security. These experiences have been integral to his success in addressing complex cybersecurity challenges on an international scale.
Temi Adebambo’s career highlights include serving as Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services and as Senior Manager of Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte, where he led teams in executing paramount security and cloud transformation initiatives. He began his journey as a Microsoft Ambassador and remains committed to community service, serving on the board of the National Cybersecurity Society and volunteering with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Habitat for Humanity. Temi holds a BS in Computer Engineering, a Master’s in Global Leadership, and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School.
