Similoluwa Adelowo

@similoluwa-adelowo

Cybersecurity insights from a practitioner — SOC, DLP, OT security, and the Nigeria tech scene" Bio: Cybersecurity analyst. Former NNPC Group Information Security team. Writing about SOC operations, threat detection, data loss prevention, and breaking into cybersecurity from Nigeria. ISC2 CC | Google Cybersecurity

Lagos, NigeriaJoined August 2023

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Cybersecurity analyst. Former NNPC Group Information Security team. Writing about SOC operations, threat detection, data loss prevention, and breaking into cybersecurity from Nigeria. ISC2 CC | Google Cybersecurity

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SASimiloluwa Adelowothecyberlight.hashnode.devMar 27 · 14 min read

What 6 months inside NNPC's SOC taught me about cybersecurity in the oil and gas sector

I did not expect to end up inside a Security Operations Center at Nigeria's largest oil company. I expected a standard university internship sitting through presentations, shadowing senior staff, and

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SASimiloluwa Adelowosimiloluwaadelowo.hashnode.devJan 20 · 5 min read

The Shield of Trust: Inside ISO 27001 and the Future of Cyber Standards

The Backbone of Digital Trust In today’s world, data is the new defense line. With every click, upload, and transaction, organizations expose themselves to potential breaches, leaks, or regulatory risks.Enter the International Organization for Standa...

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SASimiloluwa Adelowothecyberlight.hashnode.devOct 2, 2025 · 4 min read

Building an Effective IT Strategy Report: From Template to Execution

In today’s digital-first business world, IT isn’t just a support function, it’s the backbone of innovation, security, and operational resilience. Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing, having a clear IT strategy report helps...

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SASimiloluwa Adelowothecyberlight.hashnode.devSep 29, 2025 · 3 min read

Tech Alone Is Not Enough: The Human & Process Layer of Cybersecurity

Introduction Cybersecurity investments are at an all-time high. From advanced firewalls to AI-powered threat detection platforms, organizations spend billions each year on cutting-edge tools. Yet, breaches continue to rise. Why? Because technology al...

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SASimiloluwa Adelowothecyberlight.hashnode.devSep 27, 2025 · 5 min read

The Hidden Cost of Weak Vendor Security: Lessons from Heathrow & JLR Cyberattacks

Introduction September 2025 has been a rough month for critical infrastructure. Two major incidents which are the Heathrow Airport outage and the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) ransomware attack reminded us just how fragile modern digital ecosystems are. Ne...

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What 6 months inside NNPC's SOC taught me about cybersecurity in the oil and gas sector

The Shield of Trust: Inside ISO 27001 and the Future of Cyber Standards

Building an Effective IT Strategy Report: From Template to Execution

Tech Alone Is Not Enough: The Human & Process Layer of Cybersecurity

The Hidden Cost of Weak Vendor Security: Lessons from Heathrow & JLR Cyberattacks

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Similoluwa Adelowo's blogs

Recently published

What 6 months inside NNPC's SOC taught me about cybersecurity in the oil and gas sector

The Shield of Trust: Inside ISO 27001 and the Future of Cyber Standards

Building an Effective IT Strategy Report: From Template to Execution

Tech Alone Is Not Enough: The Human & Process Layer of Cybersecurity

The Hidden Cost of Weak Vendor Security: Lessons from Heathrow & JLR Cyberattacks