Temi Adebambo

Temi Adebambo

Cybersecurity Executive Leader

Miami, FL
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Temi Adebambo is a cybersecurity executive whose leadership is integral to Microsoft's security strategy, where he currently serves as General Manager and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for gaming. In this capacity, he is responsible for the security and privacy of more than 500 million monthly active players, overseeing protective measures for a diverse portfolio of popular titles, including Xbox, Call of Duty, Halo, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, Minecraft, Fallout, Diablo, Doom, and Indiana Jones. With a career spanning over two decades, Temi’s expertise transcends industry lines, encompassing technology and gaming, as well as life sciences, financial services, and industrial products.


Temi has developed a reputation for guiding Fortune 500 companies through complex technology transformation programs and leading initiatives that drive both innovation and security. His work encompasses the development and execution of product and platform strategies, the management of cloud security, and the implementation of cyber risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks. He is highly skilled in areas such as application security, identity and access management, data protection, privacy, threat detection, and incident response. Temi’s approach is grounded in industry standards, and he regularly works with frameworks such as HITRUST, NIST, FedRAMP, ITIL, and compliance requirements, including PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.

In recognition of his dedication and impact, Temi has earned numerous industry certifications across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, as well as the CISO Connect Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Award in both 2024 and 2025. He is a respected thought leader, frequently presenting on cybersecurity topics at international conferences, including Black Hat MEA and the Transformational National CISO Assembly.

Temi’s journey began in Lagos, Nigeria, where a fast-paced and multicultural environment helped shape his values of resilience, adaptability, and community. His move to the United States marked a turning point, offering opportunities to pursue a world-class education and collaborate with leading technology innovators. These experiences further fueled his passion for global cybersecurity solutions.

His career before Microsoft includes serving as Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services, where he led customer-focused teams and shaped cloud security strategy. He also held leadership positions at Deloitte and PwC, where he guided cyber risk and vulnerability management programs. Temi also started his professional journey as a Microsoft Ambassador, promoting technology resources to technical communities. In addition to his corporate achievements, he serves as a board member of the National Cybersecurity Society. He is an active volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Habitat for Humanity. Temi Adebambo holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Master’s in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego, and executive education from Harvard Business School.

Experience

2024 Apr - Present
General Manager & Chief Information Security Officer
Microsoft Gaming
Safeguarding players by delivering seamless security and staying ahead of emerging threats across our portfolio including Xbox, Call of Duty, Halo, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, Minecraft, Fallout, Diablo etc. 500M+ Monthly Active Users.
2020 Jun - 2024 Apr
Global Head of Security Solutions Architecture
Amazon Web Services

Head of Security Solutions Architecture team for AWS, leading talented teams of customer-obsessed solutions architects. Security Solutions Architects collaborate with AWS customers to understand their security challenges, develop solutions, and serve as technical advisors/thought leaders on AWS products and services.

2017 Jun - 2020 May
Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Services
Deloitte

Led the Google Cloud Infrastructure Security practice at Deloitte. Built a team of cloud cyber risk professionals to deliver cloud migration engagements at our most strategic GCP clients.

Education

Harvard Business School
Executive Education
University of San Diego School
Master’s in Global Leadership
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS in Computer Engineering