Cybersecurity: Samuel Afolabi Lordsam Named As Trailblazer By CIO Magazine

 Nigerian Cybersecurity Prodigy Named As Trailblazer In American Magazine

Nigerian’s cybersecurity talent, Samuel Afolabi (Lordsam) has earned international recognition after featuring on the cover of November’s CIO Magazine as a Trailblazing Cybersecurity Leaders to Watch in 2025. The United States–based tech publication is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Afolabi is among a class of young African tech professionals spotlighted by the global magazine for excellence, thought leadership, and industry impact.

Described by peers as a “cybersecurity multi-potentialite”, Afolabi has carved a niche in FinTech, E-Commerce, EdTech, Insurance, GovTech, Consulting and others.

His journey into technology, he said, was marked by curiosity, self-learning, and a knack to solve complex problems.

From software engineering (low-code) to networking, data centre management, cloud computing, and ethical hacking, Afolabi’s technical depth has positioned him as a sought-after mind in secure systems design and cyber-defence infrastructure.

A former Fellow of Pan-African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance, professional member of Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria, and certified Ambassador of Management & Strategic Institute, Pennsylvania, U.S, Afolabi holds industry certifications from Amazon, Microsoft, CompTIA, EC-Council, Fortinet, and GitHub.